Usually means: Abandon someone to harsh treatment.
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Definitions from Wiktionary (throw to the dogs)

verb:  (idiomatic) To throw away as useless.
verb:  (idiomatic) To remove or cast out someone or something from one's protection, such as into the streets.
verb:  (idiomatic) To give up on something valuable.

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