"People outside the field are often surprised to learn how intense and relentless the attacks can be on those of us working in animal shelters and rescues. They can’t begin to imagine living through what we accept as just an unfortunate part of the job.
When they ask why this happens, the only explanation I can offer is that animal work brings out a lot of passion in many people. When channeled positively, that passion inspires miracles. When channeled negatively, it’s brutal and cuts straight to the heart.
For those on the receiving end, the impact is real. Nothing hurts more than devoting your life’s work to animals only to be told that you’re incompetent, or worse, you just don’t care. I’m no longer surprised when I hear of another peer leaving the field, or worse yet, leaving us permanently. Animal welfare workers are subject to many of the same stresses that cause veterinarians to have one of the highest suicide rates of any profession.
It's hard for people outside the sheltering and rescue field to truly understand the work that we do and the difficult decisions we face every day. But at least those of us working or volunteering in animal welfare should be able to agree that we’re in this battle for the animals together. Infighting only serves to make all our lives more difficult and consumes time and energy that could be spent helping animals."
By Susan Mercer July 30, 2025
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By Susan Mercer July 28, 2025
公園に捨てられていたかぼは、人が大好きな茶白の男の子。初対面でもスリスリ&ゴロゴロ。全国対応で里親募集中|HEART徳島 Kabo is a sweet orange and white kitten who was rescued after being abandoned at a park. Affectionate and friendly with everyone — now adoptable via HEART Tokushima (Japan-wide).
By Susan Mercer July 28, 2025
7ヶ月のラブラドールの子犬「ゆい」。人懐っこく元気いっぱいの女の子です。日本全国から里親募集中(ハート徳島)。
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ツキちゃんは胸に小さな月模様がある黒猫の女の子。甘えん坊で遊び好き、人も猫も大好き。全国譲渡対応。HEART徳島より里親募集中。 Tsuki is a sweet, confident black kitten with a tiny moon mark on her chest. Playful and loving — now adoptable through HEART Tokushima (Japan-wide).
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ダルは陽気で人懐っこく、毎日を明るくしてくれる男の子。全国対応で里親募集中です。保護団体ハート徳島の家族を探す子犬たちのひとり。 Daru is a happy, friendly pup who brings joy to everyone he meets. Available for adoption throughout Japan from HEART Tokushima.
By Susan Mercer July 27, 2025
遊びが大好きで頭の良いロク。お茶目でエネルギッシュな子犬を迎えたい方にぴったり!全国譲渡可能。保護団体HEART徳島より里親募集中。 Roku is a playful, clever puppy with tons of energy and charm. He’s available for adoption nationwide in Japan through HEART Tokushima.
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エナは明るく社交的な子犬。人も犬も大好きで、毎日を笑顔にしてくれる存在です。日本全国からのご応募大歓迎!保護団体HEART徳島より里親募集中。 Ena is a cheerful, social puppy who loves people and other dogs. She’s looking for a forever home anywhere in Japan. Adopt from HEART Tokushima!
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