Sustaining Compassion: Kate Tsyrklevich on Self-Care and Sanctuary Life

In this episode of Tails of Resilience, we talk with Kate Tsyrklevich, co-founder of Heartwood Haven Animal Sanctuary, about the challenges and rewards of running a farm animal rescue. Kate opens up about the importance of founders taking time away from their rescues and building systems that allow sustainability—not just for the animals, but for themselves. She shares candid insights into the two kinds of trauma many rescuers face: witnessing animals near death or severely neglected, and navigating the unkind words of people online. Despite these hardships, Kate’s dedication, resilience, and self-care practices keep her grounded in her mission. At Heartwood Haven, Kate and her team focus on rescuing farm animals—an often overlooked group in the rescue world—because, as she reminds us, these animals deserve safety, compassion, and the chance to thrive.  🔗 Featured Rescue: Heartwood Haven Farm Animal Rescue & Sanctuary Heartwood Haven FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/heartwoodhaven/ Heartwood Haven IG: https://www.instagram.com/heartwoodhaven/ Heartwood Haven MAIN WEBSITE: https://heartwoodhaven.org/ 🌟 Links + Resources: • Learn more about the Animal Rescue Hub: https://www.animalrescuehub.org  • Explore dog astrology + ZodiPaws books: https://zodipaws.com   🎵 Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/hemlock/timelapse