I didn’t want to leave our sweetie in a cage or somewhere where she wasn’t in someone’s home. She’s one of those breeds who becomes very attached to her humans.
She was under the care of a loving 15 yo friend of my daughter’s. I was told this family treats their dogs the same way. Their dogs go everywhere with them.
The phone is a cell phone belonging to the daughter.
If that's the case, then it may not be so unusual that they took your dog with them. You say they are accomplished people with resources. I doubt they have stolen your dog or will mistreat her in any way. Keep up with the text messages and take the people for their word. I understand your love for your dog, and you've been through an emotional time, but I believe everything is going to turn out fine.