The family had already sent the dog away, possibly entrusted to relatives for a while, hiding it.
Indeed, every time a dog bites someone, the dog also becomes endangered, potentially targeted for intentional poisoning or intentional injury, and the neighbors would talk.
The other party clearly cherished their dog, having sent it away immediately after the incident.
When Purple Summers arrived, she had hoped they might recognize her, but upon seeing a two-person sketch comedy show playing on the living room television, she abandoned that hope.
Though she had some fame, it was only within the industry, and she couldn't compare to a household name star.
With the family dog having bitten someone, now that the child's parent was visiting with the child, the purpose of the visit was clear to all.
