I love my dogs. I love dogs period. One of mine, Loki, is a rescue. I think what you're doing is a very noble cause, so kudos man. I feel like we have a responsibility to dogs because we're the ones who bred them to be dependant on humans. All they want is approval and to be loved.
I love the saying, 'Everyone says their dog is the best dog, and they're never wrong!'
Did some volunteer work with private rescue homes and met some humans that impressed upon me to do the same when I was able.
Both the wife and I wanted big dogs, and Sebastian was pretty much the only one available at the Humane Society when we were ready. Really had no idea what a Cane Corso was, but we learned quickly! Add in his abuse, and he's taken a lot of hands on work and patience to keep him seeking love. Rather than letting his fear turn to anger, and hate, and so on.....
I had built my own center channel a couple years ago, and its been in use since. Always more tweaking could be done, but I am overall pleased. Need to decide if I am going to continue and build out the rest of a 7ch system. Already replaced one woofer in the Phil 3's, and suspect it will happen again. Not to mention the floor space they consume is a bit much for our small house when small 'horses' start playing. Really don't want to part with the Phil's, but may need to for their safety!