My sister does German shepherd and corgi rescue, so I've learned a lot about the movement from her.
It's so cool, how people across the country act as relay drivers, taking animals part of the way then meeting someone else who takes them the rest of the way to a foster home far away.
And I can only imagine the self-control it takes, to be that person who goes to puppy mill conventions, offering to take the dogs who can't breed anymore, staying civil with the breeders so they don't lose access to the dogs that need rescuing.
I really respect the organizations that support fostering and try to find appropriate homes for dogs, even if it takes a while. The stories and photos my sister has sent of dogs she helped socialize to the point where they were adoptable and can live in a home again, have been very moving.
People can't rescue animals on their own unless they have unlimited time, money and space. It seems like such a huge endeavor!
Wolfy, I don't know about your area, but surely there is some organization that will help you find homes for the strays you are fostering? You need support, but I don't know what that would be, where you live.
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