Sometimes we feel drained, sad, or overwhelmed. Here’s how to tell the difference between compassion fatigue, burnout, and grief–– and what to do about it.

If you work or volunteer in animal rescue, you’ve probably heard the terms compassion fatigue and burnout. They’re often used interchangeably — but they’re not quite the same thing.

Here are our favorite self-care tips for foster parents during kitten season.

Opening your home to foster kittens is one of the most impactful, life-saving things you can do — but like anything new, it comes with a learning curve. Whether you're bottle-feeding newborns or socializing shy weaned kittens, it’s normal to feel a little overwhelmed at first.