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.