Is a dog better off left in a shelter/pound/rescue than going to a home where it has substandard care? Don't know if substandard is exactly the word I'm looking for, but a home where it's basic needs are met. I know that our dogs are very lucky to have owners that love and care for them the way we do, and from what I see, we are few and far between! I guess the question is: Is any home better than no home at all?