I'll admit this article is personal to me. It is based on an experience I had recently with a sweet family and their newly adopted puppies. I will warn you it is a sad story. For me, sadness results in a drive to change things. I want to make this better for the next family that might go through a similar circumstance if not properly prepared. Here goes ...
To preface, I do believe that everyone involved in rescue has good intentions in their heart. Rescuing animals is a worthy cause and can be very rewarding! It can also be overwhelming, especially if funds or the volunteer pool are inadequate. Overwhelmed can quickly turn into chaos. Chaos means there is not enough help for the animals, and their health and welfare suffer.