I really wish people would think things through before getting a pet. I understand circumstances can change in people's lives but this poor dog is going to be taken from the only family he's ever known. The kids will probably be heartbroken. At least they're trying to find him a home instead of bringing him to a shelter to be caged up and possibly euthanized if not adopted out.
Ok, for once I am playing devils advocate in this situation. I had a bunch of cats, along with my dog. My husband and I had chosen seven cats, raised each from kitten, and taken very good care of them. It was a lot of work. As many of you know, he passed away almost two years ago, and I held on to them as a part of him and us. Last summer, I realized that I could no longer keep up with all of them, and started prioritizing who I could deal with staying and going. It was HELL. I was very lucky in that several of my friends offered to help me out and take some. Now I have a more manageable number. I still miss my babies, but I know they are happy, although I will not visit them.
Sometimes, situations change. You have to give people the benefit of the doubt. At least they are trying to find it a loving home. The first dog we got as children was a pedigreed perfect English Bulldog, extremely healthy, because the owners could not spend the time necessary with it.