In the ‘real world’, you have to look out for yourself, family and your dog(s) first. Just like you are doing, prioritizing. Everything else you can do in rescue is a bonus, but never let your family unit suffer because of it. Thats why I’ve had to let otherwise great dogs go, I loved them, but they weren’t right for everyone in my family. And that’s why I can’t do as many transports as I’d like to, or foster for rescue groups – its just not a right fit for my family.

While its more expensive, its less stressful overall for me, to foster independently (that is, I pull from the shelter and I find them a home). I can’t get into rescue organization mentality and personality. Righteous is a good word for it ;)

But like I said, rescue work can be a goal for you – and just the fact that you give a damn enough to consider it is pretty awesome!

Rescue volunteerism is hard, fostering is harder… and with the uncertainty in my own personal economic situation… it made both even harder.

So, I agree. You do what you feel you should or could. The fact that you want to help at all speaks volumes for your character (if that matters at all!) and Pong is a lucky dog.

Second, I don’t help rescue organizations because honestly, I believe people are more important than dogs. When I donate my money it goes to people in genuine need, not to dogs. What others do with their money is up to them, but that’s the choice I’m making.