Illustrator Who Made Us Cry With Her Comics That Speak About Animal Abuse Just Published Another Tearjerker, And It's Even Sadder Than The Last One
Jenny Jinya has a way of turning cute animals into heartbreak, and her latest comic is no exception. The German illustrator and digital media student has built a huge following by drawing stories that make people think twice about how animals are treated.
Her comics often center on Death as a gentle guide instead of a frightening figure, which gives the work a strangely tender feel. After earlier tearjerkers like “Good Boy” and “Black Cat,” she has now turned her attention to parrots, a pet many people underestimate.
This one hits hard, and it may be her saddest comic yet.
Jenny believes there are several reasons why people buy so-called pocket pets for their kids. “Just like hamsters and fish, birds are thought to be small animals that do not require much care.
However, when these little creatures suddenly start to make a mess, people realize that they have not done enough research.”
“Parrots, like budgerigars, are small, pretty, and also quite inexpensive. Often, it is simply underestimated how wild and complex these animals are.
We are talking about exotic birds that are inherently wild. These birds are not decorations; they are loud, they want to fly, and they need attention. You can’t just put them next to grandma’s flower pot and ignore them,” Jenny concluded.
It’s hard to forget Peanut the Squirrel being seized and euthanized by NY authorities.
The artist said this when she published the comic:
In Defense of Animals, an international animal protection organization, states that parrots are amusing and beautiful; they are intelligent, can provide companionship, and learn tricks. However, the group also notes that parrots are among the most commonly abandoned pets.
“Even if captive-bred, they possess the same wild traits as their wild-born cousins who live in the jungles and rainforests. The parrots’ loud vocalizations help them communicate with mates and neighboring flocks in the distance.
The larger species of parrots have raucous, ear-shattering screams that can be heard from miles away. The smaller parrots can be heard from equal distances with their shrill, ear-piercing screams that are often repetitive and annoying.
Even the smallest parrots, like the little budgerigar (commonly called budgie or parakeet), have been known to be too loud and nerve-wracking for some people,” they say on their official website.
Jenny emphasized that pets are great and valuable to children. “That being said, parents should be aware that a child may not always be able to meet all the requirements of an animal.
One should not leave this responsibility completely to the child, and before each purchase, one should sufficiently inform oneself about what one is getting involved with,” she added.
And here is how the internet community reacted:
Seeing a parrot’s nest rescue go this far, read how a man discovered a surprising family during a parrot checkup.
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