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

Abe, Alpine Goat, Age 21

Ash, Domestic White Turkey, Age 8

Ash, Domestic White Turkey, Age 8

Blue, Australian Kelpie, Age 19

Blue, Australian Kelpie, Age 19

Embden Goose, Age 28

Embden Goose, Age 28, II

Embden Goose, Age 28, I

Finn Sheep, Both Age 12

Finn Sheep, Both Age 12

Handsome One, Thoroughbred Horse, Age 33

Handsome One, Thoroughbred Horse, Age 33

Kelly, Irish Wolfhound, Age 11

Kelly, Irish Wolfhound, Age 11

Marino, Bronze Turkey, Age 5

Marino, Bronze Turkey, Age 5

Phyllis, Southdown Sheep, Age 13

Phyllis, Southdown Sheep, Age 13

Pumpkin, Morgan Arabian Horse, Age 28

Pumpkin, Morgan Arabian Horse, Age 28

Red, Chow Mix, Age 14+

Red, Chow Mix, Age 14+

Rooster, Age Unknown

Rooster, Age Unknown

Teresa, Yorkshire Pig, Age 13

Teresa, Yorkshire Pig, Age 13

Violet, Potbellied Pig, Age 12

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.