animal welfare

"From helping homeless pets to assisting injured wildlife, there are many ways to volunteer with animals. Some people help scientists track wild animal populations, while others help zoos teach people about the importance of conservation. [This book] . . . examines different volunteer opportunities and how to get involved."--.

"A family tries to adopt a stray alien, with unexpected results"-- Provided by publisher.

". . . the story of the man who gave rights to animals. In Gilded Age America, people and animals lived cheek-by-jowl in environments that were dirty and dangerous to man and beast alike. The industrial city brought suffering, but it also inspired a compassion for animals that fueled a controversial anti-cruelty movement. From the center of these debates, Henry Bergh launched a shocking campaign to grant rights to animals. . . . . a social history, awash with colorful characters. Cheered on by thousands of men and women who joined his cause, Bergh fought with robber barons, Five Points gangs, and legendary impresario P.T. Barnum, as they pushed for new laws to protect trolley horses, livestock, stray dogs, and other animals . . . tells the story of a remarkable man who gave voice to the voiceless and shaped our modern relationship with animals"--Provided by publisher.

Just like humans, animals experience pleasure and pain. Animals can be intelligent, curious, and social, but they can't speak for themselves. So, activists speak out for those that lack basic necessities and suffer mistreatment.

"New Jersey lawyer Andy Carpenter and his wife Laurie are walking their dogs when they see one man trying to stop another from beating his dog. The two men fight, then the police arrive and arrest them both. Matt Jantzen, the dog's rescuer, turns out to be wanted for a double murder in Maine."--Library Journal.

Chosen by water magic to become Sea Keepers, new friends Emily, Grace, and Layla are charged with finding magical Golden Pearls before the Siren Efflvia can, and protecting all sea creatures--including merfolk. Includes tips for being a real-life sea keeper.

In rural New Hampshire, sixteen-year-old Clair Taylor and her neighbor, eighteen-year-old Danny Stewart, fall into an unlikely relationship as they work together to save Wally, a loveable, but mistreated dog kept chained in a junk-filled yard by Danny's cruel father.

When Temple Grandin was born, her parents knew that she was different. Years later she was diagnosed with autism. While Temple's doctor and father both recommended an institution, her mother believed in her. Temple went to school instead. Today, Dr. Temple Grandin is a scientist and professor of animal science at Colorado State University. Her world-changing career revolutionized the livestock industry. As an advocate for autism, Temple uses her experience as an example of the unique contributions that autistic people can make.

A biography of Henry Bergh, founder of the ASPCA.