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Compassion Fatigue in Dog Rescue: A Silent Struggle To all of the individuals involved in Animal Welfare, doing far more than anyone truly understands:
In the world of dog rescue, compassion is our driving force- but it can also be our heaviest burden. For many rescuers, fosters, and volunteers, the endless stream of abandoned, abused, and neglected dogs creates a constant emotional toll. This toll has a name: compassion fatigue.
Compassion fatigue is more than just burnout. It’ s a deep emotional and physical exhaustion that stems from constantly caring for others in crisis. In dog rescue, it shows up as sleepless nights worrying about dogs still waiting for help, the heartbreak of losing one despite your best efforts, or the guilt of not being able to save them all.
You might feel numb, irritable, helpless- or like you’ re losing the joy that once fueled your mission. And that’ s okay. You’ re human. Rescue work demands so much of the heart, but it’ s crucial to refill your own cup, too. You are not alone. Talk to others in rescue. Set boundaries. Take a break if you need it. Your compassion is a gift- but it doesn’ t have to come at the cost of your well-being. The world needs more hearts like yours. But we also need you to protect yours. If you’ re struggling, reach out. Let’ s normalize talking about mental health in rescue. Supporting each other is just as important as saving lives. If you know someone doing rescue work- check on them. Help them. Listen. They carry more than you realize.
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