I may be rescuing...

[Lindsey]

Marilyn, that's exactly what I need someone to say to me. I took Layla to the vet today and she has an upper respiratory infection. She got two weeks' worth of antibiotics, and when I go back in two weeks I also need to get her vaccines done. It's a lot of money.
I really just wanted to do a good deed and help that dog. But like someone said to me on YT, he's a yorkie and yorkies almost always find homes. I just hope he finds a home with someone who will treat him well!
Feeling like I failed this puppy, it just happened that Scott and I were driving home tonight down a busy road and had to stop for two shih tzus that were running across the street, with no leashes and no owners in sight. Scott turned around the block and we finally caught one of the dogs and the other went running. Scott stopped traffic when it ran back across the streeet, and he continued to run after it. The dog I was carrying had no ID tag. 4 blocks later, Scott was walking back towards me with the dog's owner beside him. The other one ran right home while Scott was chasing it. So at least I did one good deed for a couple of dogs!

[Marilyn]

Lindsey, there will be more opportunities when you are better prepared to handle them. You have a lot going on right now. Why don't you consider doing one random act of kindness for someone each week. That may fulfill your need to do kind things and brighten other's lives as well. It could be mailing someone a card, holding the door for someone, bringing a stressed coworker a cup of coffee. Little things that do make a difference and help you feel good too.

Just don't overdo even this. For this, too, can be stressful in itself. Voice of experience speaking here.

[judy]

How is Layla feeling?

I think it is wonderful that you and Scott were given the opportunity to hep with the two shih tzus. It sounds like divine intervention to me!