In today’s world of social media and instant gratification, animal rescue organisations are under increasing pressure to deliver content that is light-hearted, uplifting, and — above all — cute. But for those of us at Dog Desk Animal Action, working on the frontlines in countries like Turkey where stray dogs are subjected to some of the world’s most violent and inhumane acts of cruelty, this pressure creates an impossible burden.
When Cute Content Isn’t Possible: The Grim…
In today’s world of social media and instant gratification, animal rescue organisations are under increasing pressure to deliver content that is light-hearted, uplifting, and — above all — cute. But for those of us at Dog Desk Animal Action, working on the frontlines in countries like Turkey where stray dogs are subjected to some of the world’s most violent and inhumane acts of cruelty, this pressure creates an impossible burden.