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Through Facebook she found her most valuable lifeline, a twice-weekly Zoom support group for caregivers.

Long-time dog caregivers allege they are being harassed, assaulted and threatened, often by their own neighbours, who now believe feeding strays is illegal.

Williams is a full-time caregiver for both her daughter, who is blind and has cerebral palsy, and her sister, who is a veteran living with severe post-traumatic stress disorder.

She was the caregiver for Dale’s aging father, and in her spare time, a Michael Jackson impersonator.

Women, in particular, face entrenched gender roles that often leave them with limited support as primary caregivers.