Volunteering

[u/Dogmama_kaylz]

ease be kind because my intentions are genuine. We lost our shepherd in July to lymphoma and I decided to donate baskets to the 2 local animal shelters in his honor. While there I also offered my time to do photos (I run a small photography business) for free of the pets in hopes of helping get the pups homes! I met the pups and of course some tears flowed, but I reminded myself although I wish all the dogs had homes - they do have warmth, food, fresh water and medicine if they get sick. Anyway after see how happy some of the wiggle butts were to have interaction I decided to volunteer. You have to go through the meeting first so I signed up. When I got home and I told my bf and he said he doesn’t think I can handle it. Of course that upset me, but with further discussion I think his intentions are good and I am an extremely sensitive person and very much still struggle with the loss of our boy. Now I can’t sleep because I am second guessing. Usually outsiders say try it if it’s too much don’t go - well the LAST thing I want to do is waste there time and give false hope of a helping hand… i don’t know what to do :( I will say it is a no kill shelter, but that doesn’t mean there won’t be sad times and I fear that may trigger bigger issues for me and my mental health as I was put on an antidepressant and PRN Xanax since our dog passed. I also took a leave from work. I know it can be so rewarding and I would love nothing more than to snuggle those

[u/Dogmama_kaylz]

Sweet babies, but I am worried.