Expecting support from the other Club members, they begin to take in dogs from shelters and individuals. Fostering them in their homes, they see to health needs, evaluate temperaments, and search for new, permanent homes for the dogs who have become lost from their former home or cast off by uncaring owners who will be buying a new puppy as soon as the family feels the need for a pet again. Without a plan or an active committee to raise funds for these rescuers, the local club is unable to provide money for help. In a short time, the financial burden from caring for even a few extra dogs can become too great for one person. Even a small, organized group often cannot raise the needed funds to keep veterinary bills paid current and continue to feed the premium dog food that they prefer for their dogs without an aggressive fundraising program.
Dogs requiring heartworm treatments continue to add to the weight of the burden.
If a dog with a medical emergency comes into the rescue program, there is no way to prevent euthanasia, lacking the money to provide the treatment needed. It is a sacrifice too great for many. They feel helpless to continue to rescue their cherished breed and give up, leaving more dogs to fall into the endless sleep of euthanasia. The Rescue Revolution is here. But, it has not become an educational tool to help owners understand how to buy from a reputable breeder who is concerned about the puppies they produce for the lifetime of the dogs.