Pawareness Podcast # 68 | Addressing Compassion Fatigue | Richmond Animal Care and Control Center

In this episode of the Pawareness Podcast, we welcome Robin Young, the outreach coordinator of the Richmond Animal Care and Control Center. Based in Virginia, this foundation currently serves over 3,000 animals a year, providing them with immediate care and raising funds for their needs.
With over seven years of experience as a volunteer for animal rescues and local shelters, Robin explains finding fulfillment in helping animals. With prior experience in television, Robin has rendered her marketing skills to help rescues, shelters, and animal organizations in their outreach activities.
Robin also shares advice on how to handle, address, and overcome compassion fatigue, a common experience among animal organization volunteers and staff members. She puts emphasis on taking an ample amount of time for rest. With proper self-care, no one will ever lose the original intention of the mission to help animals in need.
“You have to have a love for animals and try to make a change. You’ve got to be able to handle the things that come on a daily basis. You can bring new ideas and open new possibilities for shelters.” - Robin Young
Tune in to discover how animal organizations balance their time in providing immediate care for the animals without compromising their health!
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Episode Timeline
0:00 Introduction
1:15 Introducing Robin Young and RACC
2:47 Issues in Virginia
4:20 Climate in Virginia
5:30 Advice for Volunteers
9:28 Addressing Compassion Fatigue
11:37 Impact of Social Media
13:58 Current RACC Projects
16:37 Future RACC Projects
18:06 Collaboration with the Local Government
22:07 Responsibilities of RACC
21:18 Connect with RACC today!