Ricky is an activist with Animal SOS, an animal sanctuary in northern Italy. He took in this lamb to avoid its slaughter during the Easter period. "It surprises me to see how much feeling and intimacy can be between people and animals and how many people there are that really care," said Diana Bagnoli, who photographed Ricky as part of her "Wild Love" project.
Ricky is an activist with Animal SOS, an animal sanctuary in northern Italy. He took in this lamb to avoid its slaughter during the Easter period. "It surprises me to see how much feeling and intimacy can be between people and animals and how many people there are that really care," said Diana Bagnoli, who photographed Ricky as part of her "Wild Love" project.
Diana Bagnoli
This snake, an Anilius scytale, lives with a tattoo artist close to Bagnoli's home in Turin, Italy.
This snake, an Anilius scytale, lives with a tattoo artist close to Bagnoli's home in Turin, Italy.
Diana Bagnoli
Monica Balestra lives with alpacas in Mondovi, Italy. They have lots of open space to roam, Bagnoli said.
Monica Balestra lives with alpacas in Mondovi, Italy. They have lots of open space to roam, Bagnoli said.
Diana Bagnoli
Ornamental chickens sit on a table at Chiara Sgambati's home in Pavia, Italy.
Ornamental chickens sit on a table at Chiara Sgambati's home in Pavia, Italy.
Diana Bagnoli
Lorena, an activist with Animal SOS, has dedicated her life to saving animals from abusive situations. She is taking care of Bea until she finds the pig a proper home.
Lorena, an activist with Animal SOS, has dedicated her life to saving animals from abusive situations. She is taking care of Bea until she finds the pig a proper home.
Diana Bagnoli
Sgambati breeds pedigree rabbits. She knows each of them by name.
Sgambati breeds pedigree rabbits. She knows each of them by name.
Diana Bagnoli
Since his wife died, Vanes has been taking care of animals in need in Grugliasco, Italy.
Since his wife died, Vanes has been taking care of animals in need in Grugliasco, Italy.
Diana Bagnoli
Ducks swim in Sgambati's home.
Ducks swim in Sgambati's home.
Diana Bagnoli
Letizia the goose has formed a special friendship with Sgambati's mother, Nirvana.
Letizia the goose has formed a special friendship with Sgambati's mother, Nirvana.
Diana Bagnoli
Flowers are given to a goat in Cuorgne, Italy.
Flowers are given to a goat in Cuorgne, Italy.
Diana Bagnoli