I feel sad for your son, I think keeping at least the other son's dog... would be nice... it does have sentimental value... get him involved in the dog's care... do you have a backyard.. can these dogs be put in the yard? My dog stays in tthe yard... and that is so much better.... perhaps you can build a pen ? is your yard fenced... I do not like dogs or any animal tearing up my house either... this is quite understandable... and yes the dog needs attention... YOur son will get over it, if you give the dogs... away.. I just see the link to the other son, and htat is sad.<p>RMM