It’s hard to imagine that beautiful Rachael was once thrown out with the trash. In the foie gras industry, female Moulard ducks like her are often separated out from the males and killed – simply because their livers are said to be too veiny to yield an ideal pâté. Lucky for this sweet girl, she was discovered still alive during a 2007 investigation of a Canadian production facility and forever lifted out of despair. Now a happy a resident of our New York Shelter, this incredible duck is valued for her individuality and will never be seen as an inconvenient byproduct ever again. Here, Rachael is the absolute vision of serenity – spending one of the last hot days of summer resting in the shade of a tree.
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September 16, 2010
Animal Photo of the Week: Rachael
It’s hard to imagine that beautiful Rachael was once thrown out with the trash. In the foie gras industry, female Moulard ducks like her are often separated out from the males and killed – simply because their livers are said to be too veiny to yield an ideal pâté. Lucky for this sweet girl, she was discovered still alive during a 2007 investigation of a Canadian production facility and forever lifted out of despair. Now a happy a resident of our New York Shelter, this incredible duck is valued for her individuality and will never be seen as an inconvenient byproduct ever again. Here, Rachael is the absolute vision of serenity – spending one of the last hot days of summer resting in the shade of a tree.
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I adopted her! :D <3<3<3
Posted by: Xiolableu | March 30, 2011 at 05:37 PM
She looks very beautifull and wondeful photo. I bet she is interesting freind too I love to be there and keep on sharing more cool pictures. Feel great to visit your blog.
Posted by: Pets week | September 27, 2010 at 02:33 AM
What a beautiful creature she is. I bet she is a very interesting friend too!
Posted by: Cindie White | September 18, 2010 at 08:53 AM
she's a beauty. awesome photo.
Posted by: Xad | September 17, 2010 at 03:44 PM