Missy was still carrying her pig ear around yesterday afternoon when our grandpuppy came. I buy one for grandpuppy too, can't show favoritism with these dogs or they will get even in some way or another. She bought it into the basement last night & then decided she wanted to spend the night outside sleeping in the cool grass so she picked up her pig ear & carried it outside. Now today it is gone, I think she buried it someplace & is waiting for it to cure more. The ears are $1.00 in my area.