history: I have to go rescue a dog from a violent household. This place has a bad history and the cops are always there. This might not end well, but I'll work for it to be fine for the dog's sake. I have a distant relative that's been abusing their dog_comma_ and I have to rescue it from their property.
current: That's awful.  What are you going to do?
next: I'm bringing some backup with me to start off. I'm going to just be direct and take the dog. If that doesn't work I'll have to get animal control involved.