A lot of people don't think about the plight of pets in this country, but it can be pretty serious. A lot of dogs out there are simply not taken care of. People get them because they think they will be entertaining only to abandon them when they realize how much work it is to raise a dog. Other times, people treat them as objects, feeling free to abuse them as a way to get out aggression or anger. In dog rescue groups, you take these dogs off of the streets and out of abusive homes and, hopefully, put them into a safe and supportive environment. Although the dogs cannot thank you, you know they would if they could. Another great thing about dog rescue groups is the people that you meet.