Send us a text🔍 Episode Summary:In this powerful and eye-opening episode, Lisa speaks with Darcy Butkus—better known in the animal advocacy world as Inspector Bark—a private investigator who has spent the last 15+ years holding shady rescues and unethical shelters accountable.From uncovering scams in Florida to consulting whistleblowers across the country, Darcy shares how she turned personal heartbreak into passionate activism, transforming from a medical professional to a licensed PI operating in both Georgia and Florida. She shares the warning signs of rogue rescues, how the system enables them to flourish, and what we can do as a community to protect vulnerable animals.🐶 In This Episode, You’ll Hear:Darcy's Origin Story: How two rescue dogs, Ricky and Lucy, inspired her to uncover the truth behind shady operations.The First Red Flag: Her shocking encounter with a fraudulent rescue in South Florida that used Facebook to solicit donations under false pretenses.The Dark Reality: Common tactics used by unethical rescues—intimidation, cease-and-desist threats, and social media manipulation.Behind the Scenes: What Darcy looks for as a private investigator when vetting reports about rescues or shelters.Systemic Failures: Why government agencies, like the Georgia Department of Agriculture, often fail to protect animals—and how that enables abuse.Case Studies: Heartbreaking examples, including: Rough House Rescue (NY): A foster’s plea for emergency care went ignored—leading to a tragic outcome. Guard Rescue (GA): Years of inaction by state officials despite mounting evidence and hundreds of complaints. Signs of a Good vs. Rogue Rescue: ✅ Good Rescues: Transparent with vet bills, reviews enabled, open communication, proper licensing. 🚩 Rogue Rescues: Disabled reviews, refusal to show vet bills, block critical comments, misuse of 501(c)(3) status. Whistleblower Support: The emotional toll on those who speak up—and how Darcy helps guide them safely and strategically.Call to Action: Why media, public officials, and the general public need to get involved now more than ever.🧠 Key Quotes:“Scum attracts scum. Liars stick with liars—and these rogue rescues all use the same playbook.” — Inspector Bark“We have a national epidemic in this country. The animals are paying the price, and there’s no oversight. None.” — Inspector Bark“Pulling a dog out of a shelter is the easy part. It’s everything after that that takes real work and real heart.” — Inspector Bark📌 Resources & Mentions:Inspector Bark on Facebook: facebook.com/InspectorBarkRough House Rescue (Case Highlight) – Suffolk County, NYGuard Rescue – Savannah, GATracy Fostering (Instagram/TikTok Advocate) – Exposing unethical rescues on social media🐾 Want to Help?Are you a foster, volunteer, or whistleblower with concerns about a rescue or shelter? Contact Darcy via her Facebook page: Inspector Bark Collect documentation: screenshots, videos, vet records, messages. Never go it alone. There are advocates and investigators who will help. 💬 Join the Conversation:Have you experienced

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