We had a dog once we got from the animal shelter. Appeared to be a sweet dog (in the shelter). Got it home ... and what a creature! Emotionally co-dependent! and a terror if left alone. (which we had to do because of work).
The pooch escaped on us SEVERAL times! Each time, I said, .... "Finally we got rid of the dog!" But my wife really loved the dog. I did not "love" him at all...
Well, that darn chip in him! We never could get rid of him! He always came back! Always!
FYI, we kept him till he died. He did have a good home, and when he went blind, he didn't attempt to run off any more!