Lots of hugs to you working in the shelters! Aly, that's great that you don't work in a shelter that euthanizes on a regualar basis. I know I would be traumatized like you would about that! What a wonderful thing to do all you can to help the babies in need!! What a strong person you are! I wanted to be a vet too, but like you said...I would get lightheaded seeing blood and organs and...what not. It makes me a little queasy. I wouldn't be able to handle that!
I'm with Logan about the fear about stepping inside a humane society. There is one closeby, and when I decide the time is right to rescue a canine fur baby, I want to do it from a rescue, or a humane society or shelter. Unfortunately, I know the one near me euthanizes on a regular basis so I am hesitant to see about volunteer activities. I know that is bad of me. It takes such a strong person to deal with that. Town Cats is no kill, so it's great to see the kitties day in and day out and know that even if they aren't adopted, they'll live their lives out at Town Cats instead of the alternative. It's hard financially, on organizations like this, but it's the love of the animals that keeps them going.

Whether you have rescued from the shelter or the street, or from a person who could no longer take care of the pet, I commend you all. Each one is a form of rescue and a second chance at life in a forever home. My rescue boys send many purrs and head rubs to you all!!