This week we are taking a break from our field research series to discuss a really important and heavy topic after the animal welfare world experienced an incredible loss last week. A fellow rescuer died by self harm due to the cyberbullying that she experienced from her colleagues. Unfortunately, bullying and harassment occurs very frequently in the animal welfare space and it has got to stop. 

Join Kristen and Mindi as they discuss the weight of this work and the realities advocates face when we bury ourselves deep within it. This is a sensitive episode and we suggest only listening if you are in the headspace to do so. 

If you are in need of emotional support or if you are experiencing thoughts of self harm, please reach out to the crisis hotline: 988 

To read Mindi's personal experience with bullying, click here: https://bailingoutbenji.com/dogs-not-drama/