by Cathryn Hanssen | Jul 24, 2015 | Animal Rescue, Volunteering
The Alberta Spay and Neuter Task Force (ASNTF) is an organization that I have been a volunteer with for the past 3 years. The task force provides community based wellness clinics for pets and owners, in order to assist with pet overpopulation concerns, as well as...
by Cathryn Hanssen | May 30, 2015 | Depression, Health, Relationships, Stress
There are many people who suffer from depression, which is a serious but very treatable disorder. Not only does it affect the person with depression, but also those around them. When someone you love is depressed, you may experience feelings of helplessness, sadness,...
by Cathryn Hanssen | Mar 26, 2015 | Health, Relationships, Stress, Uncategorized
Are you an introvert or an extrovert? There are some myths out there about what these two terms mean, so here is an explanation of what makes these personality types different. Extraverts get their energy from being around other people, from being actively involved in...
by Cathryn Hanssen | Feb 22, 2015 | Animal Rescue, Relationships, Stress
In October 2014, we took in a foster dog that needed a home. He had been living in a rural community in Alberta, and had been on his own for some time. When I brought Simon home he was scared, hungry, and unsure about being around people, being indoors, and having...
by Cathryn Hanssen | Dec 23, 2014 | Animal Rescue
I have volunteered in animal rescue for several years now, and have learned that there is always a need for foster homes. We have fostered a few times, however we have a dog who is dog-aggressive, so we cannot do it too often. If you are in a situation where you can...