This Florence Nightingale thing : the psychology of animal rescue

This Florence Nightingale thing : the psychology of animal rescue

Animal rescue -- Psychological aspects

Williams, Dara Ann

2008

Herzog, Harold A.

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Why do people get involved in caring for others? What impact does caring have on their lives? These issues also apply to individuals involved in the rescue of companion animals. A qualitative research approach was used to analyze the psychological impact of engaging in companion animal rescue. Specific issues addressed include why individuals engage in animal rescue, the psychological struggles they face, and the costs and benefits of their involvement. Interviews were conducted with ten individuals involved in animal rescue. The most frequently mentioned reason for participants' involvement with animal rescue was love for animals. The participants struggled with various psychological issues such as attachment to the animals and deciding which animals should get rescued. There are also costs for involvement with animal rescue such as exposure to animal abuse, dealing with the death of animals, emotional burnout, and social isolation.

2015-06-09

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