Animal Helpers Sanctuaries, Jennifer Keats Curtis
Animal Helpers Sanctuaries, Jennifer Keats Curtis
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Animal Helpers: Sanctuaries

Author: Jennifer Keats Curtis

Narrator: Helen German

Unabridged: 5 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/01/2013


Synopsis

Just as tiny kittens and puppies grow into bigger cats and dogs, wild animal babies grow into adults too. These full-grown animals may no longer be cute and cuddly. Their wild instincts may kick in. They can become very large, even dangerous. What happens to these exotic pets when owners realize they can no longer care for them, but they can't be returned to the wild? And what about big predators that get hurt or sick? This audio journal takes listeners behind the scenes at five nonprofit sanctuaries and rescue zoos and one care farm that have opened their doors and their hearts to desperate animals in need.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Melanie on May 09, 2013

I made sure to emphasize with my children that these animals aren't meant to be pets in the first place and the unfortunate journey that got them to these sanctuaries. We also focused on the love and kindness that these animal helpers give to these 'orphan' animals. I want to impress in my kids that......more

Goodreads review by Malia on February 08, 2020

32 pgs about Animal rescue places.United states.......more

Goodreads review by ACS on May 09, 2013

“Animal Helpers Sanctuaries” is an interesting book that presents the problems that can arise when wild animals are taken in as pets. This book presents well the dangers involved in having wild pets as well as some of the unforeseen issues that occur as the cute little baby grows into a large adult.......more

Goodreads review by Peacegal on July 01, 2013

Full of bright color photos, this book is a simple introduction to the concept of animal sanctuaries for audiences too young for books such as Animal Sanctuaries and Rescue Centers: Saving Lives and Changing Hearts. The text emphasizes that wild animals such as tigers and monkeys do NOT make good pe......more

Goodreads review by Barbara on March 21, 2013

Six animal sanctuaries in the United States provide stories about exotic animals that need a place to live out the rest of their lives after they have grown up. Often, their owners can no longer take care of them properly because of their size. The photographs and text offer ready testimony to the g......more