Well, I read the rescue article, and as a long time observer of both human (and inhumane) behavior, I can only say that Mr. Katz, the author may be a little jaded by this cynical society we live in. To suggest that the motivations of animal lovers stop just short of neuroticism and that the primary reason that people rescue animals is for their own narcissistic gratification is simply insulting to those of who have given our hearts to a "rescued" animal.
In this age of psycho-analyzing everything to death, people are always looking for psychological 'flaws' in others in order to classify them into some category or other. We must never allow the critics of the world to devalue our beliefs. An animal is indeed an innocent loving soul that can flourish with love and nurturing or wilt from neglect. People who choose pets with special needs mostly do so because they have big hearts and extra patience and understanding. NOT because they are psychologically needy!!!!!