Oxana Malaya: Oxana Malaya was born in November 4, 1983, in Novaya Blagoveschenka, Ukraine.
At only three years old, she was thrown out of the house by her alcoholic parents, forcing her to live among the dogs for warmth.
Rejected by the human world, she quickly learned the animal habits necessary to survive. Oxana managed to keep this up for six years, eating raw meat, barking, walking on all fours, and sleeping in a kennel.
It was only when a neighbor noticed her dog-like behavior and called the police was she rescued from these conditions. When the police arrived she charged at them and barked, while her dog friends yanked on their chains, sensing strangers. The bonding with her pack of dogs was so strong, that they had to distract the dogs by giving them food to get Oxana away. Despite all odds, Oxana has made an astonishing recovery. She is now 28 and living in a home for the mentally handicapped. Not only does she have impressive language skills, which is very rare for a former feral child. She was socially adept enough that she had a boyfriend for a brief time at age 22. Unfortunately, she chose to show him how she could run and bark like a dog, which was so convincing it sent him running like a scared mailman. Life will never be easy for Oxana. The main goal for her is happiness.
At only three years old, she was thrown out of the house by her alcoholic parents, forcing her to live among the dogs for warmth.
Rejected by the human world, she quickly learned the animal habits necessary to survive. Oxana managed to keep this up for six years, eating raw meat, barking, walking on all fours, and sleeping in a kennel.
It was only when a neighbor noticed her dog-like behavior and called the police was she rescued from these conditions. When the police arrived she charged at them and barked, while her dog friends yanked on their chains, sensing strangers. The bonding with her pack of dogs was so strong, that they had to distract the dogs by giving them food to get Oxana away. Despite all odds, Oxana has made an astonishing recovery. She is now 28 and living in a home for the mentally handicapped. Not only does she have impressive language skills, which is very rare for a former feral child. She was socially adept enough that she had a boyfriend for a brief time at age 22. Unfortunately, she chose to show him how she could run and bark like a dog, which was so convincing it sent him running like a scared mailman. Life will never be easy for Oxana. The main goal for her is happiness.
Genie: Genie was found November 4, 1970 in Los Angeles, California. She is one of the most severe cases of neglect ever documented. The first thirteen years of her life she was strapped to a toilet, kept inside, isolated from society, and forced to be in a crib where she couldn't move her arms and legs. Her father, who constantly abused her, would keep her trapped inside, barking & growling at her. He grew his nails out to purposely scratch her. Genie's mother was nearly blind and couldn't defend herself from her hostile husband. Psychologists later realized his aggression came from the death of his mother making him feel as if the world was a failure. In October of 1970, Genie's older brother ran away from the negative environment and told authorities what his father was up to. November 4 was the first time Genie ever saw daylight.
Psychologists began research studies on Genie. They tried to teach her how to speak and help her to live a normal life. As she began to progress, they began to constantly move her place to place. She began to stay silent and stopped progressing. Genie is now in a mental ward, and is kept from most doctors who used study and help her.
Psychologists began research studies on Genie. They tried to teach her how to speak and help her to live a normal life. As she began to progress, they began to constantly move her place to place. She began to stay silent and stopped progressing. Genie is now in a mental ward, and is kept from most doctors who used study and help her.
Shamedo: Shamedo was taken to a Catholic mission after allegedly being found in the forest living with wolves. Shamedo, who was around three or four years old at the time, was covered in matted hair and had calluses on his elbows, palms, and knees.
According to Father Joseph de Souza, Shamedo learned to stand upright in about five months, and within two years he was doing chores around the mission. He was never capable of speech, but Shamedo did lead to communicate through sign language.
Father John also noted that Shamedo no longer caught and ate live chickens, but he was still drawn to the sent of blood.
The fact that Shamedo lived among wolves has never been authenticated.
According to Father Joseph de Souza, Shamedo learned to stand upright in about five months, and within two years he was doing chores around the mission. He was never capable of speech, but Shamedo did lead to communicate through sign language.
Father John also noted that Shamedo no longer caught and ate live chickens, but he was still drawn to the sent of blood.
The fact that Shamedo lived among wolves has never been authenticated.