Wish I could give you some advice, but I'm sorry...I don't have any. I think it stinks that when we call the law or Human Society that they tell us things like, "We can't do anything" or "just STEAL it" and the one I got "just let them loose, they might find their way home"! I don't know if everywhere is like Ohio, but I agree with delidog........you always hear bad stories in Ohio. The news even said we don't have stiff enough laws when it comes to animal neglect.
I sure hope something works out, if nothing else, (I'll say it for you Staci!)I'd say just take the dog! Expecially if it seems to be getting worse as time goes by. Obviously if it's not doing well, the owners don't give a darn about it!
Good luck & thanks for having such a big heart & caring about this pup!
Anna