This is not my first time in dog rescue. This would be my first on my own and I want to help the pregnant dogs that get thrown to the side at the shelters. I am moving and want to start a rescue of my own. I really want to know if it would be beneficial to be a vet tech as well
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It would help..but instead of using up valuable resources on even more homeless dogs, it would be better if the pregnant dogs were fixed, freeing up time and money for the dogs that already exist.
Yes – you asked this before – speak to your vet for ideas.
That is an amazing idea first of all!
I would take dog breeding classes (because it will prepare you for dealing with pregnant dogs and their litters once they are delivered and he delivery process of course!) But being a vet tech would help for sure too! Good luck! 
Also, I would enlist the help of reputable dog breeders to help if the litters are too much for the mom, etc.
@ Dakota dog, that is almost as bad as euthanizing all the puppies at birth. Puppies tend to get adopted easily. They should have a chance.
Yes and no. Unfortunately these day many vets are NOT well versed in canine pregnancy considering the number of dogs who are regularly spayed and neutered.
Second unless you plan on having a VERY large home/facility and a LARGE number of staff/volunteers you are not going to be able on your own to handle a number of bitches and their litters effectively. No all bitches are fit to be mothers which means hand raising pups. New mothers also need round the clock supervision in the early days.
Third – how much start up money do you plan to have? Starting a rescue is expensive in and of itself. The proper care of bitches and their litters is EXPENSIVE. An emergency c-section or two can easily drain the bank. More so if there are complications.