Critter Tales: Adventures in Wildlife Rehabilitation

by John Russ

Overview

Critter Tales is a peek inside Shamballa Wildlife Rescue in North Alabama. The word Shamballa is taken from Tibetan Buddhist lore, the mythical kingdom of enlightenment and peace. It is a delightful place nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian mountains. You will fall in love with the photographed animals and surroundings in this book. They are completely and totally photogenic and camera-ready with their lovely expressions, and they are a pure joy to look at.

The author, John Russ, has compiled 14 beautiful stories about the animals and surroundings at Shamballa Wildlife Rescue which are generally orphaned animals in need of care and attention, everything from raccoons, fawns, foxes, groundhogs, and even a bobcat.

John Russ was born in Alabama and joined the Marine Corps in 1966. He became interested in wildlife rehabilitation after working at the Los Angeles Zoo, and Wildlife Waystation in California. Today he runs the wildlife center with his wife, April, who also has extensive experience in caring for wild animals. This is John's first book.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780996383721
Publisher:	Simpson Point Press
Publication date:	02/04/2021
Pages:	56
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.15(d)

About the Author

John S. Russ was born in Huntsville, Alabama. ?He grew up with a natural love for nature and animals.?He left Alabama to join the Marine Corps in 1966.

After a stint in Vietnam he was transferred to El Toro Marine Air Base, and returned to civilian life in 1970. ?He settled in California where he volunteered for three years at the Wildlife Waystation, nestled in the Angeles National Forest, and later at The Los Angeles Zoo for two more years.

In 2008, he came home to Alabama and shortly after met his wife April, also a naturalist at heart. Together they became involved in rescuing the local indigenous wildlife. John and April founded Shamballa Wildlife Rescue in 2013 on their small mountain farm in the North Alabama woods.

This is John’s first full-fledged attempt at authorship, although his work as a writer and editor has been featured in several other publications. When he’s not reading or writing, he can be found in the barn with his new best friend, “Humphrey,” a one-year-old mini-donkey.

Editorial Reviews

I was fortunate to be gifted the book 'Critter Tales' by a friend of mine. It is a story about a couple who rehabilitate animals that are rescued from areas around their home in the lower foothills of the Appalachian Mountains of Northern Alabama. In these times of mayhem and madness, it was a real joy for me to be rescued by the endearing and heartfelt stories that make up this book. It is filled with a treasure trove of photos capturing the habitat and the creatures within it.

Amazon - Douglas Mast

Charming and heartwarming. The sense of caring exhibited by the Russ's is inspiring, as they care for orphaned, ill or injured animals inhabiting the forests around their compound. The animals, in many cases, become family members, making the task of releasing them back into the wild both immensely rewarding and heart wrenchingly difficult. Great to read with kids. Lessons for us all.

Amazon - Steve Coon