Hazel's House Rescue: Boundaries, Burnout, and Big Hearts

In our first interview ever on Tails of Resilience, we sit down with Brittany Hazel, the passionate founder of Hazel’s House Rescue, to explore what it really takes to run a small, volunteer-based animal rescue. Brittany shares how her upbringing shaped her path into rescue work, with a family that fostered and saved animals long before it became her mission. We talk about the misunderstood world of rescue—how public expectations can clash with the reality of limited resources—and why compassion from the community truly matters. She also opens up about the importance of boundaries as a form of self-care, how she tunes into the early signs of burnout, and the emotional resilience required to keep showing up for animals in need. 🎥 Prefer video? Watch this episode on our Tails of Resilience - YouTube 📢 Don't forget to like, share, and leave a review—it helps others discover the incredible stories behind the scenes of rescue work. 🔗 Featured Rescue: Hazel’s House Rescue 🌐 Website: https://hazelshousepdx.com 📸 Instagram: @hazelshousepdx 📘 Facebook: Hazel's House Rescue 🌟 Links + Resources: Learn more about the Animal Rescue Hub: animalrescuehub.org Explore dog astrology + ZodiPaws books: https://zodipaws.com 🎵 Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/hemlock/timelapse