What happens after a rescue collects intake information on a dog? In this episode of Rescue Tails, Robert Forto and Robin Lucas break down how rescues actually use intake data to make real decisions about placement, medical care, foster needs, and adoption readiness.

They explain how dogs are assigned to specific tracks, why the first 24 hours matter, how rescues assess operational risk, and why internal notes must be separated from public-facing adoption language. The episode also features Inu, a six-year-old Shiba Inu returning to rescue and in need of a new home or foster placement.

What happens before a dog officially enters a rescue? In this episode of Rescue Tails, Robert Forto and Robin Lucas break down real-world intake procedures used by dog rescues, from urgency assessment and legal status to medical screening, quarantine, and early behavior observations.

The conversation explains why intake is about risk control, disease prevention, and long-term outcomes, not just saving every dog immediately. The episode also features Milky, a five-year-old Samoyed rescued from a life on a chain and now looking for a home.

Volunteering with a dog rescue sounds simple, but the reality is far more complex. In this episode of Rescue Tails, Robert Forto and Robin Lucas break down what volunteering really looks like behind the scenes, from daily shelter operations to long-term commitment, emotional challenges, and the skills rescues actually need.

They discuss what makes a great volunteer, common misconceptions about rescue work, why retention is so difficult, and how people can meaningfully support animal rescues in their own communities. The episode also features Genie, a three-year-old Shiba Inu currently looking for a home.