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When Caring Hurts: Boundaries, Burnout, and the Reality of Rescue
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
Laurie Collins
Apr 253 min read
The Hardest Part of Fostering Isn’t What You Think
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
Laurie Collins
Apr 182 min read


Why It Gets Harder After They Leave the Shelter: Donation Fatigue & The Reality of Rescue
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
Laurie Collins
Mar 272 min read


When “Crate & Rotate” Becomes a Way of Life: The Hidden Cost to Dogs and Fosters
In rescue, there are phrases we say so often they start to feel normal. “Crate and rotate.” “They just need management.” “It’s temporary.” But sometimes temporary turns into years. And that’s when we need to talk about it. What Is Crate & Rotate? Crate and rotate is a management system used when dogs in the same household cannot safely interact. One dog is out while the other is crated or separated. Then they switch. It can be necessary. It can be responsible. It can prevent
Laurie Collins
Feb 223 min read
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