Retells the stories of three animal rescues, including two orphaned leopards, a sea turtle, and a loon.

In this inspiring memoir, Ellie Laks shares how her lifelong love of animals led her to found The Gentle Barn, a nonprofit dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating abused and neglected animals.

Presents an assessment of the contributions made by animal sanctuaries and rescue centers, describing international efforts that have saved the lives of countless animals in need.

Jo Anne Normile was not supposed to keep the foal, an exuberant Thoroughbred with only a few white hairs on his reddish-brown forehead. But, she fell in love with the young horse, who had literally been born into her arms. The breeder finally said she could keep the colt, whom she nicknamed "Baby", but only if she raced him. It was difficult to take Baby away from the safety of his pasture. But, Normile had made a promise. Besides, horseracing had...

Introduces the individuals who risk their lives to rescue animals from oil spills when disasters strike, and details numerous true stories about these rescues.

"Funny Farm is an inspiring and moving memoir of the author's turbulent life with 600 rescue animals. Laurie Zaleski never aspired to run an animal rescue; that was her mother Annie's dream. But from girlhood, Laurie was determined to make the dream come true. Thirty years later as a successful businesswoman, she did it, buying a 15-acre farm deep in the Pinelands of South Jersey. She was planning to relocate Annie and her caravan of ragtag rescues-horses...