PRESS PHOTOS BY DONNA GEWERTZAn employee of Fellowship Manor, 3000 Fellowship Drive, Whitehall, cradles Ruby, a 7-month-old joey like a baby, leaving it feeling safe and content, during an Aug. 8 visit from Aldinger Farms in Halifax. The visit from live kangaroos brought smiles and good vibes to residents and employees alike.

Nikki O’Neil, human relations administrative assistant at Fellowship, embraces the extraordinary moment of holding Ruby.

As Kim Cseh works her way through the dining room, making sure every resident gets a chance to have this rare opportunity of petting a kangaroo, Shirley Conrad and her daughter Lynne Focht are all smiles as they pet the animal.

Residents of Fellowship Manor fill the dining room as time is ticking down for the arrival of live kangaroos from Aldinger Farms.

From left, Corrin Collins (activity aide), Jevonny Cunnidge and Celine Guerrero (culinary) break away from their duties to take part in this rare experience. The trio memorialized the event with a photo.

Fellowship resident Barbara Kushner gets up close and personal with a little joey.