animal rescue

Twelve-year-old Selvi loves the animals that live on the mountains behind her home, particularly the beautiful golden leopard, Lokka, and she is determined to protect him from the hunter Jansz who both threatens not only Lokka, but Selvi's family as well.

"In 2010 Sergeant Craig Grossi was doing intelligence work for Marine Recon in a remote part of Afghanistan. While on patrol, he spotted a young stray dog 'with a big goofy head and little legs.' Fred not only stole Craig's heart; he won over the Recon fighters, who helped smuggle the dog into Camp Leatherneck. Fred eventually made it to Craig's family in Virginia, where months later, it was Fred's turn to save Craig's life"--OCLC.

"Lightning sparks a forest fire deep in the mountains near the town of Waterton. Days later, the sky is blue and the air is clear, so it doesn't seem like an emergency, until crews of firefighters begin to arrive and towns people start to prepare. Cricket and her friends watch deer and birds flee the forest and run right through town. But what about the slower animals? Cricket searches for a way to help until the fire surprises everyone by quickly switching directions and racing towards the town. She hopes that the preparations and the firefighters' experience will be enough to save her home. But what about all the animals she loves?"--Provided by publisher.

"Interweaves stories and lessons from families who have welcomed rescue dogs into their homes with [the authors] own zany experiences adopting one for the first time in midlife to reveal what we can learn from these animals who were once lost and are now found"--Publisher.

As flames rushed through the wooded hills near San Diego, California, people were forced to evacuate with what little they could take in a hurry.

Rescued by a small-town girl who is unaware of his real identity, Masterpiece, a world-famous poodle who has been dognapped, must decide whether or not to return to his old life or stay with this girl who loves him like no other.

"Welcome to Animal Rescue Friends, where any stray can find a friendly face--furry or otherwise. This first collection of middle-grade comics includes five tales of found family: A lonely girl living in the suburbs finds happiness with a stray pit bull; a protective mama ferret and her six kits learn to trust a shelter volunteer; a shy boy stands up for himself with the help of a strong-willed bunny; a cantankerous cat helps to mend a troubled relationship; and the shelter's unofficial mascot eventually finds a home. Perfect for animal-loving kids, this adorable comics series will inspire and uplift. "--Amazon.com.

Sometimes miracles have bright blue eyes, a long fluffy tail, soft white fur, and are named Yoda.

"Friends Sam and Katie try to help a stray dog and, in the process, bring their neighbors closer together. Includes a recipe for dog biscuits"--Provided by publisher.

Staying at a health resort in the wilds of Gilded Age South Florida due to his asthma, twelve-year-old budding naturalist Algie stumbles upon a brand-new species that he must protect from a famous collector of exotic animals in a place where evil is lurking.