The Kitten Lady Fighting for a Cause

If you’re a fan of watching heartfelt animal videos on Facebook, there’s a good chance you’re already familiar with Hannah Shaw. Shaw, aka the Kitten Lady, is a neonatal kitten rescuer, educator, and advocate making a monumental impact on social media. We caught up with the viral animal activist to learn why she’s dedicated her life’s work to saving tiny, but mighty, felines.

Photo by: Andrew Marttila

Words by: Devon Preston

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When did you start getting tattooed? 

My first tattoo was a big piece on my back that says vegan. I was so committed to animal rights at that point in my life and still am obviously. And after that, all the pieces I’ve gotten are fairly large, I don’t really have any small tattoos. 

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