I got into this work because I love animals. Nobody warned me how much of the day would be spent on billing, running a business, and holding a dog still while its family says goodbye. Some evenings I sit in my car in the parking lot before I can drive home.
More people experience this than they realize.
You love caring for animals, but the money side and the deaths are wearing you down.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.