Don't take not being tagged as a bad sign, when we lost our cat (also was picked up by someone round the proverbial corner) it wasn't tagged. First thing we did when we got it back, besides giving it a week long hug, was tag and chip him. Sometimes you don't even consider the fact that your pet might bugger off until it actually does.
If they were ill and not housetrained (i don't keep dogs myself, but i'd still imagine this would be one of those things unless they lived in a garden), then those are two factors which would weigh more heavily.
keep open lines of communication, but if you do believe you have given them a better home, and bear in mind you have stated your own subjective beliefs as to the level of care provided by the real owners, then don't be afraid to be a little stubborn.
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