Oh Anna, poor pups! And what an awesome responsibility you have taken on. I can't believe the shelter person actually said, "Let them out!!" Is she for real???????? The doggies are so sweet looking! Poor babies! The retriever looks like a Golden, Golden/mix to me. The little guy maybe a Lasa, Terrier mix??? Everyone's already given you great advice and suggestions re: finding the owners. I'm guessing there aren't any "no kill" shelters in your area? I'd start looking for all breed rescue groups in your area n the internet. And Petfinder has a great "classified ad" section. I pray they find their home. But I'm thinking too they were probably abandoned. How sad. Thank you SO much for helping them. I'll be praying the outcome is a happy one.