The internet is full of cute cat videos, but that content does not tell the whole story.  

Jackie Gauthier is an animal rescuer who runs Jackie to the Rescue and is a co-founder of Speak Up For Paws. 

She uses her social media platform to share the realities of stray and mistreated cats around Ottawa.  

Rescuing cats and restoring their health has become a focus in her life despite the personal toll it takes on her. 

Credits

Produced by Nadia Al-Zanbouri, Jessica Shackleton, and Jackson Loy

Special thanks to Jackie Gauthier

Additional photos and videos courtesy of Jackie Gauthier