Yesterday morning, Samira Stevens was closing the lid of her recycling when she heard something rustling around right near her feet. Suddenly, an aura of frightened canine energy surged out from behind the wheelie bin and spoke to her heart. She bent down and there, beside a plastic bag, was a scruffy little mutt hiding out under the garbage. Despite the dog looking malnourished, dehydrated and matted, the two had an instant connection. “I watch dog rescue videos every day and I’m really passionate about the idea of stray animals getting a second chance at learning that humans are nice,” says…
Author: Rosanna Stevens
Rosanna Stevens
Rosanna Stevens is a writer and musician based in Canberra, Australia. Her work can be found in The Belladonna, The Believer, The Toast, The Lifted Brow and The Second City.