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There’s something about losing a dog that people who haven’t experienced it often don’t fully understand. I’ve grieved a lot of things in my life. I’ve lost people I loved. I’ve lost relationships, opportunities, and chapters of my life I never wanted to end. But if I’m being truthful, some of the deepest pain I have ever felt came from losing one of my dogs. Maybe it’s because they are woven into every part of your daily life. They’re there when you wake up in the morning. T

At Lucci’s House Bully Rescue, everything we do starts from the same place—love. Love for the dogs. Love for the people who step up for them. Love for the idea that every life matters. But what people don’t always see is that love, when stretched too far without boundaries, can start to hurt. The Weight We Carry Every day in rescue, we are faced with impossible choices. Dogs in need. Strays on the streets. Urgent pleas that come with heartbreaking stories. And every single ti

People often assume the hardest part of fostering is the beginning. The intake. The unknowns. The medical issues. The fear. The chaos. And yes… those things are hard. But they’re not the hardest part. The hardest part of fostering… is saying goodbye. The Moment You Knew Was Coming From the day a foster dog walks through your door, you know this isn’t forever. You tell yourself: “I’m just the bridge.” “This is temporary.” But then they settle in. They learn your routine. They

There’s a moment everyone rallies. When a dog is sitting in a shelter. When their photo is posted with a deadline. When the word “euthanasia” is attached to their name. That’s when the community shows up — and it’s beautiful. Pledges come in. Shares go up. People unite for that one life. And because of that… we pull them. We say yes. We commit. But here’s the part not everyone sees. The real work starts after they leave the shelter. Once that dog is safe, the urgency fades fo