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NOW RECRUITING · Survey of Current and Former Workers and Volunteers in Animal-Related Fields: Moral, Emotional, and Relational Experiences in Animal-Connected Work
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A new cross-sector study is documenting psychological well-being, moral injury, perpetration, and attrition across every kind of animal-connected work: shelter and rescue, veterinary medicine, animal control, farm animal and equine rescue, laboratory and research, wildlife and conservation, zoo and aquarium, animal search-and-rescue and k-9, companion animal services, pet cremation and aftercare, investigation and legal advocacy and media, breeding, and food systems. If you currently work or volunteer (or have in the past) in a field where animals are a central aspect of your work, your experience belongs in this research.
This research is supported by a research grant from Growing Kindness LTD.
This study has been reviewed and approved by Pearl IRB 2026-0365. Participation is voluntary, responses are anonymous, and you may stop at any time. Questions about the study can be directed to Dr. Jamie McNally at info@fortifyucoaching.com
WHO CAN TAKE PART
Anyone who works or has worked in an animal-related field, paid or volunteer, in any sector and any country that can complete a survey in English.
WHAT IT INVOLVES
One anonymous online survey, about 15-25 minutes. No identifying information required.
WHY IT MATTERS
The results shape how organizations are asked to change — and what support the field can demand. Findings will contribute to resource development to support the mental health and well-being of individuals working with animals in various sectors.