Usually implies animals are in immediate need and time is crucial. Needs may involve food, water, shelter, health care or environmental conditions. Sometimes includes abuse, neglect or abandonment. May involve law enforcement or animal control officers and involuntary removal of animals.
Providing help, education and advice in problem situations in order to head off the need for rescue and allow animals to remain with owners. Mentoring and follow-up with owners needed to insure problems don’t redevelop.
Aiding in the movement of animals from situations where they are no longer able to be cared for, or are not wanted, to new homes where they will be cared for as well as wanted. Often involves making good matches between owners in need and those willing and able to care for the animals.