I am traveling to sanctuaries across the country to photograph animals that are elderly or at the end stage of their lives. I began this series shortly after I had spent a year in New Jersey helping my sister care for my mother who has Alzheimer’s disease. When mom got sick, I made a conscious decision not to photograph her. But, caring for her had a profound impact on me and I knew the experience would influence my photography.

Isa Leshko

Handsome One, Thoroughbred Horse, Age 33





Blue, Australian Kelpie, Age 19





Rooster, Age Unknown





Pumpkin, Morgan Arabian Horse, Age 28





Finn Sheep, Both Age 12





Ash, Domestic White Turkey, Age 8





Abe, Alpine Goat, Age 21





Teresa, Yorkshire Pig, Age 13





Marino, Bronze Turkey, Age 5





Kelly, Irish Wolfhound, Age 11





Bobby, White Domestic Duck, Age 11





Phyllis, Southdown Sheep, Age 13





Sierra, White Holland Turkey, Age 3





Red, Chow Mix, Age 14+





Violet, Potbellied Pig, Age 12





Embden Goose, Age 28





Kiri, Great Plains Wolf, Age 17



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