This is a really cool and somewhat weird story John. Glad the dog is okay after all. We too took in a "free" dog who has cost us over a thousand dollars to get healthy, but he's a good dog.
One piece of advice. If this story is true, and I believe it is, then it probably shouldn't be tagged as fiction. nonfiction would be better. Story certainly fits. shrug just one guy's opinion.
Mike, you are right! I am so used to writing fiction that I automatically tag is as that. So sorry for the mix up.