Gogerly, Liz. Caring for Animals.

Gogerly, Liz.     Caring for Animals.     Capstone/Heinemann      64p  $35.00  

978-1-4329-6384-2      2013 ms/hs   VG      series: Charities in Action        

There are many charitable organizations around the world that work to protect and care for endangered, sick, and rescued animals.  This book talks about many of the organizations do, and what individuals of all ages can do to help out.  In a very “sound bite”-driven text, the author presents all manner of information about wildlie protection organizations such as Born Free, International Animal Rescue, and the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.  Case studies are used to illustrate the great work of these organizations, such as the cases of Mely the orangutan (page 22) and Dolo the African lion (page 8).  Later sections of the book address lesser-known animal charities that work with marine animals and with insects.  While the brief text-box format of the books is most informative, it can also be confusing.  The eye roams across every page, and knowing what to read first becomes the question; there is a very limited flow to this book, but, again, it is very informative.  Sidebars throughout highlight information that is relevant to adjacent text; for example, “The Sumatran Orangutan Society” (page 19) and “Young People Can Help Too” (page 35).  Full-color photos are abundant, and the relevant text is well placed.  The book concludes with statistics, a glossary, “Find out More” (lists of print, media and web resources), and an index.      

Animal welfare                                              --Lynn Fisher