I cannot fathom how anyone can be so callous as to destroy a dog, or any animal, simply because they don't suit a certain need. Most often, like in the case of Brutus, when they are short on some qualities...they are long on other very important qualities such as love and companionship. Brutus, I believe you were destined to be with your family and what a great team you and your family make. I am very thankful for your family but I'm even more thankful that you and they got together. Maybe it was divine intervention. Be that as it may, it is certainly divine that you all are "one" in a family.