Valentine the Pig
Daniella runs Peace Ridge Sanctuary and describes how Valentine arrived at the sanctuary and what makes her existence so different from other pigs raised for food.
Lynne and Jasper
Peter, Willy and Nick
Peter talks about overcoming fear and learning to be authentic through his connection with his two draft horses over the past 18 years.
Bill and Piranha
Bill Fripp knows a huge amount about turtles, and shares his connection with Piranha and another turtle he rescued before releasing him. Little changed in 250 million years, snapping turtles not only predate dinosaurs but also have more in common with alligators than with turtles.
David and Poop
A man revels in his cat and his moods.
Ann and Ellie
Ann Tolman has been rescuing animals for 40 years - cats, dogs, donkeys, horses and even emus. Her compassion truly knows no bounds.
Lucien, Linny and Popcorn
Music: Love Wins by Lee Rosevere; Firefly by Podington Bear.
Cathleen and Penny
Penny is a classic beagle. She is sweet as honey and has a keen sense of self- sometimes a mind of her own. We have been taking walks and rides together for the past ten years since she walked down the wooded path into our lives. Penny has shown me what it is like to be really laid back and patient while at home; and to be a persistent crusader outside. Her sense of smell, adventure and endurance leads us to often learn more about the other "wild lives" that inhabit this land.
Penny can sleep real late when it is raining outside, but out on fine days, going in her own chosen direction there is little reason for return. I call her my beagle kite heading out on line, and sometimes when turning around she is more like a bowling ball.
Circular walks always work best, but a little marching song on the return journey always helps us make it back home. I make up song and sing them to her. I think she likes them. Here is an early phrase:
"Look at Paul, running tall, chasing after Beagle small. Nose to ground, eye with glee, try to catch me and I'll flee!" We have other songs too, like "It was a Chihuahua day" or "She's walking fine." You might hear another song on the audio/video.
Most important, We thank Miranda for caring so much, and creating this special project - Penny is quite pleased!
Brian and Donkey
Brian talks about how he found Donkey, a rescued street dog from Puerto Rico, and how Donkey has changed his life and become the mascot for his coffee shop.
Mary and Eli
E.E. and Ricky
Ricky is a dog rescued from the streets of a city in Puerto Rico. He is 13 and completely devoted to E.E., with a habit of taking her shoes and hiding them where he can be sure to have her scent with him while he waits for her to come home.