Animal sanctuaries of all kinds have been steadily gaining momentum and public support for years; just look at the number of animal sanctuaries that have sprung up in the last decade! While the burgeoning popularity of the sanctuary movement is encouraging, it doesn't change the fact that working at a sanctuary is physically, emotionally, and financially taxing. This can lead to burnout for any number of reasons, which is common for caregivers and those in the nonprofit world - but the frequency of burnout doesn't make it any less discouraging or debilitating. What can we do to ensure the best care for our animal residents, our organizations, and ourselves? It starts with self care.