Rescuing from a rescue?

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I've always understood 'rescue' to mean groups that don't have a public facility, and so house available pets in people's homes. I don't think it's a mark of disgrace that the shelters kennel and cage dogs; I'm sure many 'rescues' use crates and kennels as well.

Large dogs were crammed two or three in each small outdoor kennel. The medium-to-small dogs were housed in crates. There were sheds full of crates, stacked one on top of the other

It sounds like overcrowding, and I would think they could be reported to authorities. Though considering how indifferent most communities are about crimes against animals, good luck getting action.