Behind every rescued dog is a story of survival, hope, and the humans who refused to give up. Rescue Tails is where those stories come to life. Hosted by Dr. Robert Forto, a lifelong dog trainer and media producer, and Robin Lucas, the driving force behind Rebel Rescue South Korea, this podcast shares powerful tales of rescue, resilience, and redemption from around the world. Each episode reveals the realities of rescue work, what it takes to rebuild trust, navigate cultural challenges, and find new beginnings for dogs who once had none. From the streets of South Korea to the snowy...
Latest episodes
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21 min
The Gumi Rescue: Saving 31 Dogs in South Korea | Rescue Tails
What does it take to rescue 31 dogs from terrible living conditions, build a shelter almost overnight, and give animals that have experienced years of neglect a chance at a better…
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32 min
Why Animal Rescues Are Closing | Rescue Tails Podcast
Animal rescues rarely close because people stop caring. More often, they close because the financial and emotional costs of saving animals become unsustainable.In this episode of R…
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29 min
Behind the Scenes of a Dog Rescue: The Reality of Running a Rescue
What does it actually take to keep a dog rescue running day after day?In this episode of Rescue Tails, Robert Forto puts co-host Robin Lucas in the hot seat for a behind-the-scenes…
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27 min
The First 7 Days With a Rescue Dog: What to Expect
Bringing a rescue dog home is exciting, but the first seven days can also leave new adopters wondering if they made the right decision. A dog who seemed calm at the shelter may sud…
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23 min
Can a Rescue Dog Become a Therapy Dog? What Owners Need to Know
Can a rescue dog become a therapy dog? Yes, but that doesn't mean every rescue dog should.In this episode of Rescue Tails, hosts Dr. Robert Forto and Robin Lucas of Rebel Rescue So…
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27 min
South Korea’s Dog Meat Farm Closures: What Happens to the Dogs?
South Korea is approaching a major turning point as the country prepares to end the breeding, slaughter, distribution, and sale of dogs for human consumption. But closing the farms…
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24 min
Why Rescue Dogs Come Back: How to Prevent Adoption Returns
Why do rescue dogs come back after adoption? Often, it is not because the dog is “bad.” The problems begin when basic skills are missing, expectations are unclear, and adopters do…
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21 min
Why Dog Foster Programs Fail and How Rescues Can Better Support Fosters | Rescue Tales
What happens after a rescue dog leaves the shelter and enters a foster home? Too often, that is exactly when support begins to disappear.In this episode of Rescue Tails, Robert For…
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23 min
Fear Looks Like Aggression: How to Tell the Difference in Rescue Dogs
Is that rescue dog aggressive, or is he simply scared?On this episode of Rescue Tales, Robert Forto and Robin Lucas take a closer look at one of the most misunderstood behaviors in…
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22 min
The First 7 Days With a Rescue Dog: What Every Adopter Should Know
The first few days after adopting a rescue dog can be exciting, emotional, and sometimes overwhelming. Unfortunately, that excitement can also cause families to ask too much of the…
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36 min
Finding the Right Match: How Rescue Dogs Find the Right Family
What makes a rescue dog adoption successful?It's rarely about finding the "perfect" dog. Instead, it's about finding the right match between a dog's personality and a family's life…
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28 min
Kids and Rescue Dogs: How to Build Safe, Lifelong Bonds
Bringing a rescue dog into a home with children can be one of the most rewarding experiences for a family, but it also comes with unique responsibilities. In this episode of Rescue…
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27 min
Confidence Builders: Training Games That Help Rescue Dogs Thrive
What does confidence actually look like in a rescue dog?In this episode of Rescue Tales, hosts Dr. Robert Forto and Robin Lucas explore how confidence is developed in rescue dogs a…
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31 min
Reading the Dog in Front of You: Understanding Body Language, Rescue Behavior, and Better Adoptions
Are you really reading your dog's behavior correctly?In this episode of Rescue Tales, hosts Dr. Robert Forto and Robin Lucas explore one of the most important skills in rescue work…
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43 min
Conquering Separation Anxiety & Unrealistic Expectations with Rescue Dogs
oin Dr. Robert Forto and Robin Lucas of Rebel Rescue South Korea as they tackle the real challenges of flying rescue dogs internationally, from 10-day health certificates and USDA…
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28 min
Separation Anxiety in Rescue Dogs – Preparing for Success in a New Home
Moving overseas with dogs? Adopting a rescue? Dealing with barking, destruction, or panic when you leave? In this episode, Dr. Robert Forto and Robin Lucas break down separation an…
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27 min
Rescue Burnout Is Real | The Emotional Cost of Saving Dogs
Dog rescue can save lives. But it can also quietly destroy the people doing the work.In this episode of Rescue Tails, Dr. Robert Forto and Robin Lucas of Rebel Rescue continue thei…
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28 min
The Dog You Almost Didn’t Choose | Why Some Rescue Dogs Get Overlooked
Why do some incredible rescue dogs get ignored while others are adopted immediately?In this episode of Rescue Tales, Dr. Robert Forto and Robin Lucas of Rebel Rescue talk about the…
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35 min
Why Rescue Dogs Get Returned: Follow-Up, Training, and Setting Realistic Expectations
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 cha…
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36 min
Flying With Dogs Internationally: Pet Quarantine Rules, Travel Tips, and Airline Mistakes
On this episode of the Rescue Tails podcast, Dr. Robert Forto and Robin Lucas from Rebel Rescue South Korea break down the realities of pet travel, quarantine laws, airline crate r…