I do hope Alli comes home, but I sure as h*ll wouldn't be on the computer right now if this were my dog.

Glacier, that was probably the most heart felt post I've read in the entire time I've been on this forum. Please don't blame yourself - you did everything in your power to keep him safe, and now you are doing everything to bring him back. I'm sure Delta is grateful for the time he had with you. And I agree that your situation is entirely different, and it was uncalled for to bring you into this.