In the midst of the hustle and bustle of my busy shop, a tiny soul caught my attention on May 31st. A scruffy, bedraggled kitten, roughly seven months old, roamed the corners, its once-pristine white fur now matted with grime, dirt, and oil. Despite its unfortunate appearance, the kitten’s eyes sparkled with an undeniable charm and friendliness that immediately captured my … [Read more...] about From the Streets to the Hearth: The Tale of Lucky the Cat
Animal rescue
With a new prosthetic beak, a parrot with a damaged beak gets a second chance at life
A bird’s abeak is just as crucial as a human’s hands. When a bird’s beak is broken, it can endanger its survival by interfering with its ability to feed, use things, climb, and defend itself. That’s why a parrot whose beak was shattered recently had a second opportunity at a healthy and happy life thanks to a recent restoration. Renascer ACN, a non-governmental organization … [Read more...] about With a new prosthetic beak, a parrot with a damaged beak gets a second chance at life
Portraits of Rescued Farm Animals Who Were Allowed to Grow Old
Isa Leshko, a photographer, is frightened of growing old. She was “forced to confront her own death” after caring for her mother with Alzheimer’s disease, but she planned to do it in an unexpected way. Leshko began touring farm sanctuaries around the United States to photograph the elderly animals who lived there. However, over the course of nearly a decade, the project’s aim … [Read more...] about Portraits of Rescued Farm Animals Who Were Allowed to Grow Old
Neglected dog arrived at shelter nearly starved to death — now he’s living his best life
Some animals arrive at shelters in heartbreaking condition, but with a little love their lives can totally turn around. That was the case for one neglected dog, who was found nearly starving to death, but in the weeks since has been making incredible strides. In September, the South Suburban Humane Society, in Illinois, took in a severely emaciated dog named Pumpkin. He … [Read more...] about Neglected dog arrived at shelter nearly starved to death — now he’s living his best life
Cat Takes Food to Abandoned Dog
The owner of a cat noticed that his feline friend would take a piece of food in his mouth and then leave the house every afternoon. Curious, the owner decided to follow him one day and found out that he was taking the food to an abandoned dog who had been chained to a post by his owner. The cat’s owner was deeply moved by his pet’s kindness and compassion. He shared the … [Read more...] about Cat Takes Food to Abandoned Dog