The dog was at the Barnhills and after JonBenet died, noone came to retrieve it, or even ask the Barnhills about it. I find this strange because my animals are part of my family, and even though the Ramseys suffered a devistating loss, they were still living in Boulder for a time, and John went back to work,they could have even asked about him, but they didn't. The barnhills "inherited" him and he died about a year ago.
And another thing, animals cost money to take care of properly. I don't know what the Barnhills financial status was, but they were retired and if they were well off why would they be renting out a room. If I had to give up a pet and I was in the same financial position as the Ramseys, I would have surely bequethed a few thousand dollars to the new owner for future vet expenses, etc. Those bichons need to be groomed every 4-6 weeks as well too, and that does not come cheap.
I think Jacques was disposable as far as they were concerned.