Elderly Animals by Isa Leshko (15 photos)
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Photographer Isa Leshko travelled to sanctuaries across San Antonio, Texas and in Kendalia in 2011 to photograph animals who were elderly or at the end stage of their lives. Some of these animals were reared on factory farms before they were places into sanctuaries while others were well cared for since an early age. Most of these animals still have dignity and seem youthful despite their advanced ages but, of course, you’ll see a frail, aged look on few. [via pdnonline]
Abe, Alpine Goat, Age 21
Ash, Domestic White Turkey, Age 8
Blue, Australian Kelpie, Age 19
Embden Goose, Age 28
Finn Sheep, Both Age 12
Handsome One, Thoroughbred Horse, Age 33
Kelly, Irish Wolfhound, Age 11
Marino, Bronze Turkey, Age 5
Phyllis, Southdown Sheep, Age 13
Pumpkin, Morgan Arabian Horse, Age 28
Red, Chow Mix, Age 14+
Rooster, Age Unknown
Teresa, Yorkshire Pig, Age 13
Violet, Potbellied Pig, Age 12
The following short film was created by Walley Films about Isa’s Elderly Animals project. Filming was done in San Antonio, Texas and in Kendalia in May 2011.