Thank you all so much for your suggestions --particularly at this dificult time when it is difficult to focus on anything but the events at hand. I have forwarded the suggestions to my parents who are following up on them as we write.
And Mugsy... my husband is a Fort Wayne Native. His family still lives there and surrounding areas (Huntertown, Avilla.) When we are there visiting I'll look for 11 very happy dogs!
I'll be sure and let you all know what they finally decide to do.
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