Like most of our beneficiaries, Pani Ela lives alone. But she says she doesn’t feel lonely, thanks to her four-legged rescue family. Caring for those less fortunate than herself, helps her forget and manage her own struggles.

“Although partially paralyzed from the waist down as a result of a stroke, Pan Miroslaw tries to keep his spirits high. Still, moving about the world on crutches can be challenging, especially since his building doesn’t have an elevator.