Heard from the Humane Society and release to rescue is not something they even knew about. Let me tell you his story. He was in a pet store for at least 4 months and this one woman felt bad about it after watching him and feeling bad - BOUGHT HIM for $300 and brought him to the Humane Society. He subsequently was attacked by a bigger dog but is ok. The woman didn't even stick around to get any papers - I do have the name of the pet store and might call and scare them to see where he came from.
What makes it evern stranger is that the site also has a female listed as a chihuahua basenji mix - but she is a basenji - never barks - was taken from a neglectful setting. From the description and picture - she appears thyroid affected - I asked them to find out what thyroid test the vet did and sent her off thyroid info and fanconi testing material.
I don't know who the BRAT contact is for MN - and if they have any screened homes but this volunteer group could use some help - they have turned down several homes. I offered to visit and evaluate the dogs - and/or evaluate prospective adoptors which is all I can do at this moment. so we'll see if they call me.
I just can't take in any - have little puppies - lots of them here.
Keep you posted.
NOTE - they are committed that the new home HAS to have a fence - they have turned down a home with a small child.