Hi all
Thanks for all your responses and I agree with you human ignorance. When I accidentally bought my German Shepherd instead of a dado rail I had him plus another rescue Shepherd for 12 years plus. I trained them both myself and they were fab.
So, it appears that the relatives who took him absolutely love him. Had him to the vets had him chipped (which the sellers said was already done), wormed and he’s had a bath and being treated for fleas.
Also, after my rusty investigation skills, I have learned that the owners were selling them for drug money and the house was an absolute disgrace. I kind of went off with a rocket and I have no shame telling you I have reported them. Grandson happy the dog 🐕🐕 is with relatives and can see him anytime he wants AND he loves his fish 🐠🐠
So, clearly what was a problematic situation has settled down and a lesson learned from two ‘adults’ masquerading as 10 year olds.
As a mother you expect a little bit more common sense from your children but alas, intelligent yes, common sense zero !