Rettungs-Haus Shepherds Inc.

06/12/2026

I understand that accidents happen. Dogs get loose. Gates get left open. Fences fail.

But when you live in a city, it shouldn’t feel like a safari every time someone takes a walk because loose dogs are running in multiple directions.

I’m pretty sure if it were us, we’d be all over the local news:

“German Shepherd Lady and Her Two Ferociously Aggressive Lap Dogs Escape Again!”

We’d probably be ticketed left and right.

Yet somehow the repeat offenders keep offending, and many of their owners seem completely oblivious to the risks.

So this question is for those whose dogs habitually leave their home or property:

How are you okay with it?

Help me understand how you knowingly leave dogs unattended when there are gaps in the fence and they charge, bark at, or terrorize anyone who comes near.

Help me understand how you leave a dog outside unattended behind a four-foot fence when you know they can jump.

Help me understand how you’re comfortable relying on an electric fence as if it’s foolproof.

How are you okay with the possibility that your dog could be hit by a car, injure someone, disappear, or never make it home again?

One moment. One decision. One mistake can cost a dog their life.

How are you physically present but not paying attention?

Why haven’t you made arrangements to keep your dogs safe and secure when you’re not actively there to supervise them?

I’m genuinely trying to understand.

Because to me, owning a dog comes with responsibility. You should know where your dog is at all times.

Stop expecting the dog or a child to take responsibility for something that ultimately belongs to the adult owner.

Help me understand.

06/11/2026

🐾 Dog Found in Fox Lake

A dog has been found within the Village of Fox Lake with no collar, no tags, and no microchip.

If this is your dog, please contact the Village of Fox Lake Police Department (non‑emergency) at 847‑587‑3100 to verify ownership and arrange pickup.

Please share.

06/09/2026

We have come across more situations than ever before where people are being told by “trainers” to surrender or rehome their dogs.

To the trainers doing this work for the right reasons — this post is not about you. We need more of you.

To the rest of you who couldn’t train a Chia Pet but are quick to take desperate people’s money before telling them to give up their dog — this is for you.

Call me old school, but if you can’t help a dog, you reach out to your network. You call your OGs. You refer out. You don’t quit on the dog and you don’t quit on the owner.

Rarely is surrender truly the only option when proper structure, management, guidance, and accountability are taught consistently. We know because we’ve worked these dogs.

Rehabilitation is never one-size-fits-all.

We use every tool in the toolbox because not every dog learns the same way and neither do people.

We have taken in dogs who were smoked, choked, shut down, and labeled “bad dogs” by trainers who failed them.

Worse? We’ve met owners who now believe THEY failed too.

To those people: If you are committed, willing to learn, and willing to put in the work — you ARE enough.

Yes, sometimes people end up with “too much dog.”

So TEACH them how to become better handlers.
Give them structure.
Give them clarity.
Give them support.
Give them the tools to succeed — Not breadcrumbs and fear.

There are people in our network with more experience, more resources, and different skill sets for certain dogs and situations.

For the love of the dog and the people attached to them:
REFER OUT.

A shelter or rescue should be the LAST resort after every ethical option has been exhausted.

Dogs are not disposable because training got hard.
And owners should not be made to feel hopeless because someone lacked the knowledge, patience, or integrity to help them.

Do better for the dogs.
Do better for the people.

06/09/2026

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06/08/2026

For many years, being part of
‘Best of Kenosha’
has been such a meaningful honor for us.

This year, we’ve decided to step away from participating for a while as we focus our time and energy on other things behind the scenes.

To everyone who has supported, encouraged, and stood by us over the years, from the bottom of our hearts, thank you. ♥️

Your kindness, loyalty, and trust have meant more than we could ever fully express.

We are incredibly grateful to be part of this community and for the relationships we’ve built along the way.

While this chapter looks a little different, we’re excited for what’s ahead and look forward to continuing to serve and connect with this amazing community in new ways. Your support truly means the world to us.

The Rettungs-Haus Family

06/08/2026

Happy National Best Friends Day! 🐾🐾☝️😎🥰🫶♥️😍😘♥️

Share yours in the comments⬇️

06/06/2026

Records provided to FOX6 Investigators by Rise for Animals show the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine performed experiments on six beagles from Ridglan Farms in 2023 that ended with the dogs being euthanized. MORE ⬇️

06/03/2026

After the last park incident, we decided to go full zen mode and enjoy a peaceful lakefront walk. Beautiful scenery, fresh air, some training, a little ball work 🎾

Both dogs in a perfect platz… calm, focused, waiting like absolute professionals.

What could possibly go wrong?

Oh right.

A dog suddenly launches itself out of the parking lot at full speed—no leash, no collar, no owner, just pure “main character energy.”

My nervous system immediately enters emergency broadcast mode.

Heart gone, brain buffering.
Vocabulary replaced with internal screaming.

I’m scanning the horizon like I’m in a wildlife documentary waiting for the narrator to say, “And here we observe the rare
Free-Range Parking Lot Dog…”

Then the owner appears.

Casually strolling up with a leash in hand like this is all part of the plan.

Who authorized this?

Who just opens a car door in a public parking lot and says,
“Go forth, be free, make friends, chaos is optional!”🫱

Just so we’re clear,☝️

* I do not know your dog.
* My dogs do not know your dog.
* And nobody consented to a surprise meet and greet at full sprint.

There are leash laws. There is etiquette. There is something called reading the room.

And a busy lakefront parking lot is not the place for,
“Trust me, he’s friendly” improv theater.

Meanwhile, I’m out here doing structured training with leashed, controlled dogs like a responsible member of society.

All I’m asking is simple,

If your dog needs a leash… maybe attach the leash before the Olympic-level parking lot launch.