Before I began working for a pet health insurance company, just over a year ago, my sister became one of the many unfortunate victims of the economy. Her husband lost his job and her child ended up with some very expensive medical issues; subsequently, they lost their home.
Although they were fortunate to find a family member to move in with, my sister was unable to take her two Shih Tzus to their new living situation.
Heartbroken, she posted them on Craigslist, hoping to find a new loving home. Shortly after, a “very nice” family came to visit the dogs and it seemed like a perfect fit. Feeling reassured by this familiys expressed commitment to the two dogs, my sister gave them away at no cost to the new owners.