Caring for animals passionately, can sometimes take a toll on caregivers and veterinarians. Be careful of falling victim to “compassion fatigue” which can in turn lead to negative consequences like depression or even suicide.
This is the story of Dr Sophia Yin: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/anna-jane-grossman/the-legacy-and-tragedy-of_b_5927396.html
It helps for us to know that we can only do so much with our limited humanly resources and to stop, take comfort and satisfaction in what we have done and be at peace with ourselves.
More about Dr Sophia Yin and her contribution to positive reinforcement dog training:
http://www.sacbee.com/news/local/obituaries/article2616643.html
