10/27/2026
A LITTLE RANT… PLEASE READ. ❤️🐾
Hey, everyone! I apologize in advance for the little rant, but sometimes things need to be said.
We are trying to run a rescue, and right now, we are completely overwhelmed. And I can tell you that we are far from the only rescue feeling this way. Rescues everywhere are struggling, dealing with emergencies, caring for dogs in need, and trying to keep their heads above water.
So, we are asking for one simple thing: PLEASE READ OUR POSTS FROM BEGINNING TO END.
When we post a dog, we take the time to include where we are located and all the information we currently know about that dog. We are careful about what we share because we want people to have the information they need.
So, when someone comments asking where we're located, when that information is right in the post, or asks whether a dog is good with other dogs, cats, or children when we've already addressed those things, it becomes incredibly frustrating.
We are sharing everything we know. If something isn't mentioned, it may be because we don't know the answer yet. We will always be honest about that.
Please understand that every minute we spend answering questions that have already been addressed is time taken away from the dogs who desperately need us. We are 100% volunteer-based, and every single person involved is giving their time while balancing their own families, jobs, and responsibilities.
We are beyond overwhelmed with dogs, emergencies, and the constant needs of this rescue. We truly need your help, patience, and understanding.
Another important thing to remember: When you submit an adoption application to Hurley's Heart Bulldog Rescue, you are applying to adopt from our rescue, not reserving one specific dog.
Of course, if you see a dog you connect with, please let us know! We love knowing which dogs have caught your eye. But the reality is that there is only ONE of each dog. If 100 people apply for the same dog, we simply cannot place that dog in 100 homes.
Please keep an open mind. Sometimes the dog you thought you wanted isn't the dog who ends up being the perfect fit for your family. We encourage you to consider the other dogs in our care who are also waiting for someone to give them a chance.
And this brings me to something that has been weighing heavily on me over the past week.
RESCUE IS NOT PET SHOPPING.
Rescue is about opening your heart and your home to a dog who needs a second chance. It's about saving a life, giving a dog security, showing them love, and helping them become part of a family.
It's not about having an endless selection of dogs and puppies until you find the exact one you want.
If your goal is to choose a specific dog or puppy and you aren't open to considering other dogs who may be a wonderful match, Hurley's Heart Bulldog Rescue may not be the right rescue for you. And that's okay. We simply ask that you understand what rescue is all about.
We know everyone has preferences, and we absolutely want to find the right match for both the dog and the family. We take our adoption process very seriously because these dogs deserve nothing less.
But we also need adopters to remember that there is a living, breathing dog behind every post, and that dog deserves a chance, too.
We don't write these posts just to fill our social media pages. We write them because these dogs need homes. They need families. They need someone to look beyond a picture and see a life worth changing.
We are doing the very best we can, but we cannot do it alone. Please read our posts, respect our process, keep an open mind, and remember the reason we are all here in the first place.
LET'S SAVE THEM ALL. ❤️🐾
Thank you to everyone who supports us, understands our mission, and continues to stand beside Hurley's Heart Bulldog Rescue. We appreciate you more than you know.
Rant over.
Wishing everyone a wonderful day! ❤️
XOXO Summer
