Another BS thing about parenthood: Men are treated as inferior to women before any other consideration is taken place. Single parents or same sex couples are given less rights, yet, the state works harder to give them more (in the UK). But if you want to adopt or foster you are instantly downgraded if you fall into either of the two categories, and particuarly if you are male. It's screwed up from top to bottom of the chart. It's only the RSPCA because the Royals like their pets more than they do each other. When was the last time the Royal family ever had a child out of love and not responsibility to the bloodline?
Christ, this is appalling, but dont think that this just happens in the US. My dad used to work in Child Protection in Weston Super Mare and this kind of horrendous abuse sadly happens every day, even in a town, not just the cities.