{"id":26075,"date":"2015-08-17T13:27:41","date_gmt":"2015-08-17T12:27:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.petspyjamas.com\/blog\/?p=26075"},"modified":"2025-03-03T13:07:52","modified_gmt":"2025-03-03T12:07:52","slug":"photographer-captures-heart-warming-snaps-of-disabled-animals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.petspyjamas.com\/blog\/photographer-captures-heart-warming-snaps-of-disabled-animals\/","title":{"rendered":"Photographer captures heart-warming snaps of disabled animals"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>On a mission to prove every animal is beautiful and deserving of a loving home is award-winning Australian photographer Alex Cearns.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_26079\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26079\" style=\"width: 634px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/perfect-imperfection-8.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-26079 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/perfect-imperfection-8.jpg\" alt=\"disabled animals\" width=\"634\" height=\"422\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-26079\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Constant eye issues resulted in Scrappy having both of them removed<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Her heart-warming photo portrait series titled \u2018Perfect Imperfection\u2019 features dozens of disabled animals \u2013 some with missing limbs, missing eyes and skull injuries. The majority of the impairments are the result of natural causes \u2013 such as cancer or birth abnormalities \u2013 sadly some are the result of physical abuse and neglect.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_26089\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26089\" style=\"width: 626px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/perfect-imperfection-62.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-26089 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/perfect-imperfection-62.jpg\" alt=\"disabled animals\" width=\"626\" height=\"720\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-26089\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kitten Rupert is missing one of his front legs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cTo me, all animals are beautiful \u2013 able-bodied animals and those who have had a harder path to walk, with physical ailments,\u201d said Alex.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI always want people to see my subjects the same way. If a three-legged dog is the focus of my lens, I want to lead with the character of that dog, rather than dwell on his or her physical differences or limitations.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_26081\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26081\" style=\"width: 634px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/perfect-imperfection-3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-26081 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/perfect-imperfection-3.jpg\" alt=\"disabled animals\" width=\"634\" height=\"507\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-26081\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Puppy Louis only has one eye<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>From cats and dogs to birds, and even a young goat \u2013 Alex\u2019s portraits not only highlight the beauty of each animal but also their ability to overcome their adversities.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_26082\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26082\" style=\"width: 634px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/perfect-imperfection-4.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-26082 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/perfect-imperfection-4.jpg\" alt=\"disabled animals\" width=\"634\" height=\"734\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-26082\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kitten Nimh had both her eyes removed after complications at birth<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_26077\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26077\" style=\"width: 690px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/perfect-imperfection-15.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-26077 size-medium\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/perfect-imperfection-15-690x347.jpg\" alt=\"perfect imperfection 15\" width=\"690\" height=\"347\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.petspyjamas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/perfect-imperfection-15-690x347.jpg 690w, https:\/\/www.petspyjamas.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/perfect-imperfection-15.jpg 790w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 690px) 100vw, 690px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-26077\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Left: Spike the Galah Cockatoo has a fused leg and, Right: Baby dove Hedwig had half his skull and one eye removed due to an infection<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_26078\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26078\" style=\"width: 634px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/perfect-imperfection-10.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-26078 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/perfect-imperfection-10.jpg\" alt=\"disabled animals\" width=\"634\" height=\"793\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-26078\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A baby goat has a broken leg<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cAnimals are so stoic and they push forward regardless of what befalls them,\u201d continued Alex.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_26090\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26090\" style=\"width: 467px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/perfect-imperfection1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-26090 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/perfect-imperfection1.jpg\" alt=\"perfect imperfection\" width=\"467\" height=\"650\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-26090\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Puppy Pip suffers from the skin condition mange<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cThey always seem to see the bright side of everything and are grateful each and every day\u00a0\u2013\u00a0especially dogs.&#8221;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_26083\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26083\" style=\"width: 634px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/perfect-imperfection-9.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-26083 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/perfect-imperfection-9.jpg\" alt=\"disabled animal\" width=\"634\" height=\"507\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-26083\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Barbara suffered brain and skull injuries due to abuse<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cI admire the \u2018Perfect Imperfection\u2019 animals so much \u2013 for their determination, steely spirits and ability to move forward without complaint.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_26085\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-26085\" style=\"width: 306px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/perfect-imperfection-12.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-26085 size-full\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/perfect-imperfection-12.jpg\" alt=\"disabled animals\" width=\"306\" 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