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Compassion Fatigue & Emotional Sustainability - From a Shelter-Leadership Perspective

In this episode of Dog Fostering 101, host Jackie Adams sits down with animal welfare leader Tori Williams to tackle a topic often felt but rarely discussed: the deep emotional toll of fostering. Tori shares her professional insights on why foster parents are uniquely vulnerable to compassion fatigue and how to recognize the early warning signs before burnout sets in. The conversation explores practical ways to set healthy boundaries, the importance of "level setting" during stressful interactions with shelter staff, and how to reframe feelings of guilt. Whether you are a veteran foster or thinking about saying "yes" for the first time, this episode provides essential tools for building a sustainable and compassionate fostering journey.