It was a chance meeting over a one-eyed magpie that brought Darren Darch and Jenelle Ford together, marking the start of a unique love story and special partnership that would save the lives of countless animals.
Six years ago, Darren, who runs a native animal rescue and relocation service specialising in venomous snakes, captured the struggling magpie.
He brought it to Jenelle, an experienced bird carer, who was already looking after a visually impaired magpie.