Gladys has come such a long way.

When she arrived near the end of spring last year, she was carrying the weight of devastating neglect. Everything was new, overwhelming, and uncertain – including us. She was very unsure about everything and everyone. It took her a while to even learn how to trust and enjoy time with the other duck residents. It was a big change to come from an environment where her mentality had to be “fend for myself” in order to just survive.

But look at her now.

Here she has been able to learn to depend on her fellow duck friends and build some trust with the humans that care for her. Because no duck should ever have to carry the fears she once did.

Gladys has slowly, gently opened up to sanctuary life. She’s made friends who stay close by her side, whether they’re scavenging through the grass, relaxing in the sunshine, or enjoying their pool together (Gladys prefers head dunks and splashing water onto her feathers while the others float around). And group nap time? She’s always there for it.

Watching her heal, physically and emotionally, has been one of the quiet joys of this past year. Every day she shows us a little more of her personality, a little more trust, a little more of who she is when she finally feels safe.

We’re so grateful to witness her journey

(Gladys is on the far left in photo)

Check out more on Gladys here: https://lilysplace.ca/rescue-story-gladys