animal rescue

Emma wants to adopt Sammy, one of the kittens that live in her riding school's stable, but must first convince her parents that this is a good idea.

Lauren's dog Baylee is about to have puppies. Lauren can't wait, even though she knows they'll all be going to new homes as soon as they're big enough. But when the puppies are born, one is so tiny Mom and Dad aren't sure it will pull through. The littlest puppy, who Lauren names Bitsy, needs hand-feeding around the clock. It's going to be a lot of work, but Lauren is determined to do everything she can to save Bitsy.

Lily and her dad find an abandoned kitten in the woods and take him in until he can find a new home.

Pat and Mandy Rezlaff's life as farmers and ranchers in Zimbabwe was thrown into turmoil in 2001 when armed members of President Robert Mugabe's War Veterans' Association confiscated their farm and forced them to flee, but as they fled with other families across the country they vowed to do something to save the dozens of horses that were also homeless.

Join Henry, one of the stars of the IMAX film Superpower Dogs, as he emBARKS on a journey to become an avalanche rescue dog in this gripping true story, perfect for fans of Max! In Whistler, British Columbia, dogs can be found riding chairlifts, perched on skiers' shoulders, and even descending from helicopters--all in the race against time to save people caught in the path of an avalanche. Meet Henry, a lovable border collie, and the team of dogs and human partners he works with in the beautiful and sometimes dangerous mountains. Through the action-packed narrative, informative and engaging interstitials, and eight pages of stunning full-color photographs, young readers will experience real-life rescues and gain a new appreciation for the bond between dogs and humans.

Grace attempts to train Harry, a llama, as part of her science project.

Warriors in Kenya are saving elephants. A teenager in Pennsylvania is donating oxygen masks for pets to fire departments. The World Wildlife Fund is working in more than 100 countries to protect species from extinction. This book features 12 stories about making a difference for animals around the world. Each chapter includes attention-grabbing photos and fascinating facts. Sidebars go beyond the basics, and prompts invite readers to think for themselves. A Ways You Can Help page offers suggestions anyone can try.

"Jasmine and her best friend, Tom, discover an orphaned baby goat for sale at the local fair and decide to bring her home in secret. But it turns out the goat, called Willow, loves to jump--right out of her pen! Jasmine decides to enter her in an agility contest to show Mom and Dad just how wonderful Willow is. Will Jasmine's parents agree to keep the little escape artist?"--Provided by publisher.

"Jasmine Green loves lambing season at Oak Tree Farm! When a little lamb called Lucky loses his mother, Jasmine must step in to bottle-feed him and help him learn to walk. With a sheepdog to train and two baby birds to raise, it's hard work for Jasmine to juggle all of her animals, even with the help of her best friend, Tom. But when sheep rustlers strike the farm, Jasmine will have to find the courage for her most daring rescue yet"--Provided by publisher.

"'A royal palace is no place for pets, Beatrice!' says her father, King George. But Princess Bea loves animals and is not going to let a royal rule stop her from helping every animal she finds. When Bea goes to visit her cousins at the wintery Peruva Castle, she finds a cold and hungry reindeer hiding in the snow. But with the whole castle abuzz with party preparations, will Bea be able to keep the little deer safe until she can find its family?"--OCLC.