Let’s not sugarcoat it: sometimes an animal doesn’t make it. Battersea does everything, everything, to save them, but life is unfair. You will ugly cry in the staff room. That’s allowed. It means you care, and caring is the whole point.
Then, the next day, a loud, goofy Labrador puppy comes in. It jumps on you, slobbers on your jeans, and your heart stitches itself back together. Resilience is a canine superpower, and it rubs off on you.
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The “Am I Making a Difference?” Question
Often, you’ll question your impact. Did that one walk help? That one cuddle? Look at the numbers: Battersea rehomes thousands of animals every year. You are a tiny cog in a huge, wonderful machine. But cogs matter.
One afternoon, you’ll see a once-terrified dog get adopted. The new family cries. The dog wags its tail like a helicopter. You’ll stand there, covered in fur and slightly sweaty, and think, “I helped with that.” It’s a high no coffee can match.
