I got an internship!!

[GeorgiesMomma]

That's awesome news Congrats!!!!

[yorkieusa]

Originally Posted by Carmeow

Yes ma'am...one of the first questions they asked is how I felt about euthanasia... I won't have to perform it unless I am comfortable with it. It's definitely something I'm avoiding for now...I don't know if it would affect me in the long run, having to put down cats or dogs that failed to be adopted after so long

I would start out just in the room during the procedure, perhaps holding the animal, so I can be familiar with the sad but inevitable fate of some of those animals. I wish I could foster them all, so none of them have to be put down!

I understand if the animal is in pain, or it's their time, or they have aggression issues that can't be fixed, but it's really sad when an animal is put down simply because they're being overlooked. I was told today that black dogs are the most common to be put down because they're "a dime a dozen". Not my words!!

Anyway, thank you everyone, I'm still reeeally excited to help out the animals but I'm not going to do the euthanasia certification until I know I absolutely know I can handle it. It's heartbreaking

Someone has to do it, but you need to toughen up to handle it emotionally. I'm still very happy you are finding a slot that you like in life. I wish you the very best.

[deonk1]

Congrats! Job hunting is hard stuff, it feels great to be the best of 50 applicants doesn't it?

Enjoy the new job!

[Perrella]

Big Congrats! I can hear how very excited you are and I'm so happy for you

[Carmeow]

First day of mmy internship was today. Mostly learned the ropes, just learning how they do things. I learned how to clean kennels, but I won't do much of the dirty work, thats for volunteers. I watched them microchip, learned how to do heartworm testing...it was very educational. The hardest part was going in with a pomeranian to be put to sleep. They taught me how to hold her and I talked to her in a sweet voice and pet her while they administered it..I thouught in my mind, rest in peace on the rainbow bridge...and she was gone. I cried, but who wouuldnt? It'll get easier, but i'll never like it.

[southernbelle04]

Yay! I'm so excited for you! Congratulations!

[Christinee]

Congrats I'm really happy for you that you are happy doing what you're doing. Hearing that post about the Pomeranian made me want to cry. I could never do it.