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Emergency Animal Rescue Stories: True Stories About People Dedicated to Saving Animals from Disasters
For those who love animals comes this riveting account of an extraordinary, dedicated team of more than 3,500 trained volunteers. EARS (Emergency Animal Rescue Service) takes on the task that the Red Cross and other human-focused organizations simply can't: helping animals survive natural and man-made disasters. You will be moved by the courageous, poignant, and at times humorous stories, including:
• The desperate search by a 14-year-old girl to locate her missing cats
• Libby, the dog who was rescued from Texas oil fields and is now the official taste-tester at a dog bakery in California
• How a hoist saved a cow from raging Texas floodwaters
• The resourceful skunk who found his safe haven in a portable toilet
• How Bumpus, the fantastic, fearless feline, survived disfiguring burns and became a hero
• Plus many more!
The wrath of nature in the form of fire, flood, hurricane, or earthquake takes an enormous toll on animals as well as people. But, while there has long been help to save humans, there wasn't anyone who focused on helping the animals. This is why EARS—Emergency Animal Rescue Service—came into being. Inside are the real-life stories of EARS volunteers, and how their efforts have saved countless animals from certain death. You will read about the touching reunions of pet owners with the cherished pets they feared were dead. You will appreciate the wonderful service that EARS and its thousands of volunteers provide to all of us with their rescue efforts. Most of all these stories will make you laugh, cry, and marvel at the deep connection humans and animals share.
These and other stories are sure to inspire and thrill as well as make you appreciate the wonderful bond that exists between animals and the special people who care enough to save them.
• The desperate search by a 14-year-old girl to locate her missing cats
• Libby, the dog who was rescued from Texas oil fields and is now the official taste-tester at a dog bakery in California
• How a hoist saved a cow from raging Texas floodwaters
• The resourceful skunk who found his safe haven in a portable toilet
• How Bumpus, the fantastic, fearless feline, survived disfiguring burns and became a hero
• Plus many more!
The wrath of nature in the form of fire, flood, hurricane, or earthquake takes an enormous toll on animals as well as people. But, while there has long been help to save humans, there wasn't anyone who focused on helping the animals. This is why EARS—Emergency Animal Rescue Service—came into being. Inside are the real-life stories of EARS volunteers, and how their efforts have saved countless animals from certain death. You will read about the touching reunions of pet owners with the cherished pets they feared were dead. You will appreciate the wonderful service that EARS and its thousands of volunteers provide to all of us with their rescue efforts. Most of all these stories will make you laugh, cry, and marvel at the deep connection humans and animals share.
These and other stories are sure to inspire and thrill as well as make you appreciate the wonderful bond that exists between animals and the special people who care enough to save them.
- GenresAnimalsNonfiction
384 pages, Hardcover
First published September 28, 2000
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October 13, 2025
Sad, but great book to have read. It gives many accounts of animal rescues in the late 1990's.
After reading another book like this (about Hurricane Katrina) & this one... I feel like I'd like to volunteer for a rescue group like this when I retire in a few years.
In a world where we hear about the bad behavior of many people, this book gives hope for humanity that there are still caring, wonderful people out there that will give of their time & resources to help those in need (both people & animals).
A very "good" read. Highly recommended!
After reading another book like this (about Hurricane Katrina) & this one... I feel like I'd like to volunteer for a rescue group like this when I retire in a few years.
In a world where we hear about the bad behavior of many people, this book gives hope for humanity that there are still caring, wonderful people out there that will give of their time & resources to help those in need (both people & animals).
A very "good" read. Highly recommended!
March 8, 2017
Very riveting book about the animals in emergency situations and the people who rescue them.
March 13, 2016
A powerful, well-written book. Everyone needs to make a plan for their animals in case of a disaster. I read some of the most disturbing stuff I have read pertaining to animals (excluding things that are done to "food" animals in developed countries) in this book.
Don't leave your animals behind. Get out and out early. Don't have more animals than you can evacuate with. Have a plan.
Don't leave your animals behind. Get out and out early. Don't have more animals than you can evacuate with. Have a plan.
June 1, 2008
I Love this one. It's corageous, heart wrenching, powerful and tear jerking.
Awesome Story of The Animal Lovers and A Women & Fellow rescuers who put their lives on the line to save and rescue these helpless animals.
Awesome Story of The Animal Lovers and A Women & Fellow rescuers who put their lives on the line to save and rescue these helpless animals.
July 2, 2008
tissues, lots and lots of tissues. Terri is an amazing woman who has the heart and the stomach to do the unthinkable.
September 28, 2008
A very good book. Prior to reading this book I didn't know that people were dedicated to rescuing pets after disasters. Kudos to Terri Crisp and her volunteers!
February 20, 2021
A truly heartwarming story about love, passion and animals. It helps you to understand the importance of being kind to animals and that they have value, just like we do.
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