The Parts of Us

Updated April 24, 2024

Within each of us are parts we may not know we have. Wisdom we never knew existed, courage awaiting to be tapped, resilience that can survive an avalanche and a gentleness that makes us soft and vulnerable beyond the measure of our façade.

Yet if circumstances prevail and we dig deep enough, we can find these glowing treasures. Over and over, we are witnessing this in non-human animals too.

For how long dear Miranda had tenaciously clung onto life, we do not know. With pain coursing through her body, emanating from a fractured hind leg, and thirst an all-too-familiar foe, she had somehow adapted to that way of life. But time was running out for how long she could continue doing so.

Serendipitously found roadside, the abandoned older lamb was to soon find sanctuary. Wisdom to know we meant her no harm, courage to brave the surgery that was to amputate her shattered broken limb (an irreparable old break, it was determined), resilience to master the art of walking on three limbs, all nestled in the vulnerability of her being.

Miranda showed all of these.

Miranda, dearest Miranda, we could not love you any more if we tried. That you have had the ability to change your perception of the world most definitely has changed our lives. You have emerged from a frightened little waif to a curious and clever little lamb. And in doing so, you command of our species to change our perception of yours. For the very parts that fire you are the very ones that fire us – then who can we harm

This stoic and heavily fleeced fellow had found his way into a construction area that abutted a cemetery. The magic of teamwork helped bring him to sanctuary.

Skoda, you see, is a sweet little lamb—the sweetest of sweet she is proving to be. She came to us as an orphan at around one week of age.

Life has a way of offering light, even in the darkest moments. And with this, Navara was found and brought to sanctuary

Think of resilience beyond measure, and chances are you are not thinking of a little lamb born without hooves.

Ducati’s journey began when a kind-hearted human heard the commotion made by his fall into a dam.

At just 3 hours old, little Buick is “exceptional by design”. And although his dear mumma may have not realised this, taking her preference and her milk to his sibling, we most certainly do.

In the soft light of a winter’s afternoon, a wildlife rescuer scanned the horizon for any sign of injured kangaroos. It was in this quiet, desolate landscape that SsangYong was found.

It is indeed a miracle of love that both were able to walk out of that dark and stormy night and into kindness, warmth and good nutrition.

At first glance, it was thought Elva was dead in a field. But Elva is very much alive today—and so too is her precious baby.

Renault’s survival is more than just a victory over adversity; it is a symbol of what can be achieved when love and care are extended to the most vulnerable among us.

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