Beauty in difference: animals with disabilities

Perfect imperfections: Animals with disabilities

Disabled animals might look a little different, but they sure are every bit as perfect as their more able-bodied friends.

That’s the message award-winning Australian photographer Alex Cearns wanted to convey in a powerful new photo-series titled ‘Perfect Imperfection’.

From cats who have lost their eyes to dogs with crushed skulls to goats with broken legs, the images portray rescue animals in a completely new– and still adorable– light.

“I love every animal I have the privilege of photographing, but those perceived as ‘different’ hold a special place in my heart,” Cearns told Metro.

“The tenacity of animals to overcome adversity never ceases to amaze me. They make the most out of life and from them I have learnt so much about always seeing the positive in every situation and never giving up.”

You can click through our gallery of these adorable animals, and then view more of Cearn’s photography here.