Saharai Salazar is as close to a superhero for animals as it gets. With over 18 years of experience working with canines, Saharai has become a dog rehabilitator, a death row dog advocate, and the go-to person to turn homeless dogs into superstars.

In today’s episode, Saharai shares her story, both professionally and personally, that led her to becoming a shelter dog rehabilitator who works with extreme cases of fear, anxiety, and stress. She tells us about some of the incredible ways the Napa County Animal Shelter functions, and why it’s so important for shelters everywhere to assess their intake and evaluation processes. And Sahari brings up something that has been a common theme for season 2 of The Animal That Changed You: compassion fatigue. We discuss why it’s so important to come together with like-minded people and find a circle of support if you work in the animal welfare space.

This is an insightful, touching episode for animal lovers, especially if you wonder about how to help when the extra challenging. Tune in, get ready to be inspired, and hear about the waves Saharai is making for the dogs nobody else dares to reach. It's about resilience. It's about not giving up. It's about seeing beyond what you see. It's about extending a hand anyway and believing in the good of every living creature.

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