Suicide by tiger
The title really should read “suicide by big cat”. I’ve chosen the tiger because this is the big cat chosen most often by men (yes, it appears always to be men) who want to end their life by jumping into … Continue reading →
Tag Archives: suicide
How to help animal rescue workers get over compassion fatigue and occupational stress
Occupational stress and compassion fatigue is not uncommon in animal rescue workers. One of the most visited pages on this website concerns the high suicide rate among American animal rescue workers. In fact they have the highest suicide rate among … Continue reading →
Shelter euthanasia is taking a mental toll: Animal rescuer sounds off in Facebook viral video
This video comes from Zach Skow and is one that every animal lover should see. Zach gave the intro back in April on his Facebook page as his wife Heather gives us an idea of the torment shelter staff, volunteers … Continue reading →
Did Facebook cyberbullying play a role in the suicide of several animal advocates over the past few years?
I’ve seen the afterthoughts of Facebook users commenting on how cyberbullying played a role in the suicide of several animal advocates over the past few years. I’d like to address that issue in this article and hope you’ll give your … Continue reading →
Animal rescuer found dead of apparent suicide. No one knew how helpless she was feeling
A well-known animal rescuer was found dead of an apparent suicide Wednesday night. No one knew how helpless she was feeling. Manhattan clinical psychologist and author was found hanging in the bathroom of her fifth floor Sutton Place apartment. Stacey … Continue reading →
Suicidal Animals
Can animals be suicidal? Well, the answer appears to be yes, on occasions when the intention of the suicide is to protect the genes of the species. In other words, the life of one is better taken away when it … Continue reading →