I must admit, I am very much a coward when it comes to witnessing pain/suffering first hand so I avoid hospitals and shelters.
The only solace I take in my cowardice is the fact that I try to compensate for it by researching ways to reduce psychological suffering as a result of disease and trauma so that people can benefit from these via their clinicians.
Therefore, your ability to express your sympathy and hurt at such observations as those you witnessed at the shelter gives testimony to your very loving and caring nature.
I, too, admire the volunteers... Learning about the atrocities that befall shelter animals and the volunteers who work to make these animals better instills a renewed motivation to support all animal causes which aim to reduce pain and suffering in our little furry friends.
Thanks for sharing x |