What happens after a rescue dog goes home?
In this episode of the Rescue Tails podcast, Dr. Robert Forto and Robin Lucas from Rebel Rescue South Korea discuss one of the biggest challenges in animal rescue: follow-up support after adoption.
They break down why many rescue dogs are returned, the role unrealistic expectations play in failed adoptions, and how rescues, trainers, and adopters can work together to create better long-term outcomes.
This episode covers:
- The “3-3-3 Rule” for rescue dogs
- Common behavioral challenges after adoption
- Why dogs struggle during transitions
- How rescues can improve adopter communication
- The importance of open-ended follow-up questions
- When adopters should seek professional training help
- Why relationship-building matters more than perfection
Dr. Forto and Robin also discuss real-world rescue stories, training strategies, and how data-driven follow-up can help dogs stay in homes for life.
This episode was recorded on the Shure SM7B
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