Gina, I honestly don't know what to say. I wish that I had more information/suggestions but I don't. If you need to vent, just pm me. I will listen.

Where is this big city?-and how big is it?

I would keep calling the humane society, and just keep begging them, unless they threaten to call the cops or someone.
Give me the number of the humane scoiety and I'll ask too..I don't mind.

Prayers are on your way, along with big sloppy kisses and hugs