Oh how tragic. I would be devastated, especially if I thought that someone let them out. I would report it to the police. I have a 6 ft. tall fence with key locks on both gates.

I am just so upset reading your post. I don't know if I could stand it. Those who have never known the love of a dog, have no clue. Their loss. We know how you feel and they are not "just dogs." They are family. They are friends. They are protectors.

In my case, after the death of each of my dogs, I started my search for the next a few days after their death. It took me about a month and a half to find Killian. I knew he was the one. My daughter and I searched all the area shelters over and over, til one day I was called in to view a Great Pyrenees and instead, I came home with my dear sweet Killian. I still mourned my Avalanche, but everytime I got sad, Killian would make me laugh. There was no time for sadness anymore. When the time is right, you will know. My heart goes out to you.