Photographer Captures Strength And Beauty Of Disabled Dogs That Are Perfectly Imperfect
Some stories prove that resilience can look different on every body, including the four-legged kind. In Alex Cearns' new book, Perfect Imperfection - Dog Portraits of Resilience and Love, disabled dogs are photographed with the same care and dignity as any other animal, and the results are unforgettable.
The book brings together portraits of dogs living with blindness, missing limbs, scars, and other challenges, while also highlighting the joy and personality that still shine through. Part of the profits from every sale will be donated to the Australian Animal Cancer Foundation, and the images are a reminder that these dogs are far more than their injuries or conditions.
Scroll down to meet the precious pups featured in the book, each one with a story that stays with you.
#1 Aryah Who Was Crushed In The Womb As A Puppy
#2 Mya Who Is Blind
#3 Bali Pip Who Was Suffering From Mange
#4 Dot Who Lost Her Eye
#5 Jessie Who Loves Her Wheels
#6 Vegemite Who Lost An Eye
Each portrait makes the dogs look every bit as proud as they are resilient.
And if you’re wondering how these bonds help beyond the dog, see two-legged dogs changing the lives of humans with amputations.
#7 Bandit Who Was The Victim Of An Acid Attack
#8 Puppy Jakk Who Was Born With Malformed Front Legs
#9 Reuben And Keisha In Their Wheelchairs
It is hard not to stop and stare at how much personality comes through in every shot.
#10 Penny's Puppies Who Had Mange
#11 Lady Bug Who Is Blind
#12 Raul And His Wheels
These dogs may be imperfect on paper, but they are impossible to forget.
Before you go, watch the disabled dog who shed tears of joy right before giving up: he was shown love at the worst moment.
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