Despite appearances (as suggested by her presence at Ishtar’s Ark and the fact that she spent a lot of money to come and visit us), my dear friend Hanna is not known for her love of animals (except for the occasional cat). Prior to arrival, she was asked about her expectations at coming to live at Esther & Anette’s “Ark” and dryly replied:
My relationship to animals is best defined in that I eat them.
Hanna Grönberg (2008)
But that was before she got to know them. The babies of Ishtar’s Ark were quick to ask for a new pair of hands, and within a week, Hanna confessed the unexpected: she was falling in love!
It didn’t make matters any worse that Sahara let her enjoy the breathtakingly beautiful Zinder bush from a higher position, and with speed underneath.
On her own blog, Hanna wrote a post saying that she’d been brainwashed by me as she was falling in love with animals. But when animals are well-taken care of, trust their humans and are allowed to contribute according to their abilities, what’s not to love about them? If Hanna was brainwashed, the main culprits in this story are none other than Sheba and Kalahari (the babies of Ishtar’s Ark), who quickly found out that Hanna had a weak spot for them and made sure to ask for her attention whenever they could! Well done, girls!
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Follow-up comment rss or Leave a TrackbackYeah Hanna! Let’s hope she was brainwashed into a serious animal lover! Hanna looks great on a horse and she looks like she is having so much fun!
Good for Hanna! I have always felt privileged to have developed rewarding relationships with other species. What a fantastic learning experience.
And she DOES look great on Sahara!
Who wouldn’t fall for all your animals? You and Anette know how to live with them in a way that is good for all. They are a reflection of the way you are, and I would guess that would be calm and caring.
Woohoo Hanna, no surprises for falling in love with the animals of Ishtar’s Ark. She looks superb on Sahara as well. I cannot say this on my blog (as the person in question reads it) but I have someone who comes here regularly and has always professed to not liking animals. Now I see Angie has crept into her heart; she gets a cuddle and pat everytime and Manduline my baby cat (already 2 years +) often rubs against her legs and she doesn’t kick out anymore. I suppose you’d have to be blind, deaf or dead to ignore my pets. I have three dogs and eight cats and they’re all part of my life - so it’s “love me love my pets”. Again, welll done Hanna and welcome to the rewarding world of being loved by animals! (((Hugs)))
As much Is I love animals, I do enjoy eating them too, just not the ones pictured with Hanna..:-)
A funny quote, but I think if Hanna wants to use it in the future she’ll have to pay you not to show the last picture.
She’s been converted!!
Once you get to know them there is nothing to do. Love is on the way.
Well done Sheba and Kalahari!! Maybe you can come change the opinion of my Mom’s friend. It hasn’t seemed to work for me….she always walks away when I try to sniff her and she ignores me.
One day, I will win her over like you have done with Hanna. 
Love,
Nala
I defy anyone not to fall in love with your horses……and Sheba of course!
yap, they’re adorable, what can I say, no surprise Hanna has been taken over to the other side
Esther: How could you not love those wonderful animals.
That is so cool! There’s nothing like the “right” kind of brainwashing. LOL!
Well done, Sheba, on another human conquest!
Slobbers,
Honey the Great Dane
Did anyone besides me find this completely unsurprising? Animals — especially dogs and horses — have a way of bringing out the animal lover in anyone. At least if they’re even moderately well-behaved. So I’m not at all shocked that Hanna fell in love. Such beautiful creatures, how could she not?
Good job everyone at Ishtar’s Arc. I guess some people just aren’t exposed to animals in the right way. So pleased Hanna’s been turned around
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