It is very sad that anyone would abandon their dog like that. I do, however, give them some credit - they didn't drive her into the country and dump her to "fend for herself." They didn't abuse her so much that she was too frightened and unadoptable. They didn't lock her in an abandoned apartment ... the list of awful things people do to pets is unfortunately endless. We don't know why they left Kia, and never will - again, the scenarios range from family tragedy to thoughtless, selfish people, but at least they did leave her at a shelter, where she would be cared for until - ta-da - you came along!