The look of love

© Chris Ebben

The look of love

Uploaded: March 24, 2008

Description

This is little Gimpy looking up at my daughter Stacey, with such a loving look. Gimpy was mistreated & not wanted, Stacey has looked after her over the long week-end after her vet treatment (plastered leg) & tomorrow morning her new owners are coming to pick her up. We will all be so sad when she goes, but we know she'll have a good home & be wanted & not mistreated. Gimpy is only 5 weeks old. Lens aperture F/3.1, shutter speed 1/60sec, focal length 9mm, ISO 80.

Comments

Nancy (Peaches) Harker March 24, 2008

OH how sad, Very loving photo Chris, your daughter has a good heart!!!
brought tars to my eyes people can be so cruel! #884397

Chris Ebben March 24, 2008

Thanks for that, don't you worry Stacey has the tears flowing for all of us. She gets so attached, as we all do. #5686286

Jeana Clark March 24, 2008


What a sad story...but with a good ending!!! A wonderful and loving photo Chris!!!
WELL DONE!!!

~J~ #5686856

Sheila Faryna level-addict March 24, 2008

Oh, how sad but how wonderful that Chris brought her home... Sweet capture Chris :-) #5687514

Robyn A. Terrell March 24, 2008

Thank goodness for people like your daughter! Great photo.
Robyn #5692356

Robyn A. Terrell March 24, 2008

Thank goodness for people like your daughter! Great photo.
Robyn #5692359

Stan Kwasniowski March 25, 2008

Chris, what a sad story and happy ending am sure that kitten will never forget your daughters face, well done #5698799

Susan Weisensel March 29, 2008

Such a sweet little kitty, love a happy ending. Cute photo. #5714955

Tammy Espino March 29, 2008

Adorable capture of the cute little kitten , glad she will be going to a good home :) #5715830

John Connolly March 31, 2008

A wonderful capture of this adorable kitten, Chris! I love a story with a happy ending! #5724972

Chris Ebben March 31, 2008

Thanks to you all for your thoughtful comments. I just received an update on Gimpy, the vet is very pleased with her break, the plaster is off & she only has to wear a support now for a few more days then she'll be up & running. #5725495

Kathy L. Clark April 06, 2008

It just breaks your heart that these precious babies could be mistreated. I'm glad she is happy now. Great compassionate shot Chris. #5750646

Sam Britt April 07, 2008

A sad story, but with a happy ending. She's adorable. I'm glad your daughter got her necessary veterinary treatment and took care of her until you were able to find a good home. #5756539

Robert K. Bemus level-classic April 09, 2008

A great photo, Chris! Very touching and glad the little kitty gets a good home!! #5765009

Roxanne M. Bubar April 10, 2008

Oh Chris this is so adorable.
#5772135

Martie Last April 13, 2008

Great photo of the look of love. I'm so glad there is a happy ending for this little darling! Thanks for being there for this sweet, helpless creature. #5783342

Shawn M. Marymee April 14, 2008

What a sweet look. I am happy that she has a good home. your daughter has a very lovley caring hart!! #5787184

Heidi Knight April 16, 2008

What a sad story, but with a good ending. I am a big animal lover and it just makes me so sad/mad that any one would want to hurt this sweet little baby :(
Sweet picture! #5797076

Z. Banu April 17, 2008

Chris so cute and precious image your daughter so kind and caring.Awesome capture very well done,i'm so sorry for my late comments. #5798535

Derek D. Dafoe April 17, 2008

Super shot here Chris!! Great presentation and story!! The worlds creatures need more people like Stacey!! #5801282

Chris Ebben April 18, 2008

Many thanks to you all for your caring comments. I have had an update on Gimpy's progress, she's doing well & can stick up for herself against her new family, using her cast. #5802498

Heidi Knight April 21, 2008

Good for Gimpy :0) #5817187

Kumiko Parkinson April 23, 2008

The look of Love, of course, but also Stacey's hands looks very gentle and I'm happy for Gimpy. Great shot, Chris! #5831389

May 08, 2008

So lovely this picture! And so lucky Gimpsy to have your family taking care of him/her... #5898542

Chris Ebben May 08, 2008

Thank you Heidi, Kumiko & Mattia for you kind comments. I have just put on another picture of Gimpy for everyone to see how she is going. #5902196

Cindy Bendush level-classic May 11, 2008

What a precious baby - I think they know and appreciate when people have been kind. Gimpy's expression really shows this! :-) God bless your daughter - I'm always so moved when I hear stories like this! Shame on anyone who would hurt any animal!!! #5910004

Chris Ebben May 11, 2008

Thanks a lot. She has found a really loving home, they adore her. #5910493

May 13, 2008

How nice. A good picture, a good story, a great ending.

Gene G. #5916240

Chris Ebben May 19, 2008

Thanks Gene. #5948360

Heather L. Haderly May 27, 2008

This is SO Precious I could just cry! What a little angel! Beautifully captured!!!!!! #5985273

Chris Ebben May 30, 2008

Thank you. I know how you feel, we cried when she left for her new home but we know she's having a good time. #5995879

Jodi Zimmer June 15, 2008

I don't understand animal cruelty. I suppose us animal lovers never will.Wouldn't you love to spend 5 minutes with someone who would hurt this kitty? We are blessed with people like you and your family who take such good care of these innocent,lovable creatures. #6062604

Chris Ebben June 15, 2008

Thanks Jodi, yes 5 minutes would be enough. #6063716

M. S. White August 01, 2008

I know I am way late on making a comment on this but I wanted to say what a wonderful story this is. Good for you for helping out the innocent animals like that! #6258659

Chris Ebben August 03, 2008

Thanks very much. She's such a little cutie. #6266430

Christine Lobsinger level-classic May 24, 2009

THE LOOK OF LOVE, for sure!! Sweet capture Chris...
Christine
SMILING WITH YOU
PS great story... #7552708

Chris Ebben August 01, 2009

Thanks a lot for your comments, sorry I am so slow answering. Gimpy is still doing well. #7803062

Patricia A. Casey level-deluxe August 08, 2009

Wonderful story, Chris...blessings on you for your extreme kindness to all creatures, great & small..... #7828852

Amanda J. Tanner level-classic May 11, 2012

Such a heart warming image. You are so blessed to have such a caring daughter. Sad, but wonderful image Chris! #10133521

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