Pet . Therapy. Notes...
for animal welfare professionals...
in progress... check back soon for more content.
compassion fatigue: education & support.
Compassion fatigue education and well-being training programs for individuals and organizations who work with animals. Addressing high stress and trauma-exposed work.
narratives: bringing compassion to the human experience & understanding systematic barriers to pet ownership
SPARC: Supporting People & Animal Relationships for Change
SPARC is a 501c3 fiscally sponsored project of the Humane America Animal Foundation.
They create messaging resources, learning opportunities, and support for individuals dedicated to the well-being of animals and their people, using systems framing, empathetic listening, and communicating with dignity.
Check out the blog (I'm obsessed).
SPARC's related work:
What's in a Message? (Episode 39: The Street Dog Coalition)
Interview with Hanna Lentz, SPARC Executive Director
Shoshana Mostoller, MSW, VSW - Veterinary Social Worker
Shoshana partners with animal welfare and human service organizations to provide training and program development rooted in trauma-informed approaches. With a focus on dignity and respect for both people and pets, she helps organizations create inclusive, compassionate services that truly meet the needs of their communities.
Shoshana's related work:
Trauma-Informed Owner Surrender Tool Kit
Connecting Beyond Crisis: Keeping Families and Pets Together with Shoshana Mostoller
Interview with Shoshana Mostoller, Director of Programs at My Dog is Home
for veterinary practices: making treatment affordable and accessible without lowering your costs.
Yes to Care is a private charitable foundation generously funded by The David & Cheryl Duffield Foundation ( also the founders of Maddie's Fund). Yes to Care is dedicated to closing the access-to-veterinary-care gap in the U.S. Yes to Care provides veterinary practices with the funding, tools, and support to say yes to treatment - at no cost to the practice. This program benefits both clients AND veterinary providers.
Blog post that breaks down Yes to Care:
behavioral euthanasia support
Supporting Shelter Staff Through Pet Euthanasia
The Final Gift: Ensuring a Peaceful Behavioural Euthanasia
Euthanasia-related strain and coping strategies in animal shelter employees
The Perils of Placing Marginal Dogs