That is really sad vicki, and a bit low of the person who were supposed to take her, to let them know the very same day he was supposed to take her. That is really to put a cramp on your friend.
I am sorry I have no help to offer, we live almost the whole country apart and the only peple I know in Mass. are hubbys grand parents and his uncles, well hes got an aunt in Lexington, Boston too but hehe I cant really see her with a dog, she is a very very very very near and orderly person to put it in a nice way hehe.
I'll be sending thoughts though, and hope for the best. Good Luck
Marit