Nancy Stanley
Nancy Stanley has been recognized as one of the modern day Animal Therapy As a spokesperson for equine welfare and rescue, Nancy works to support the retirement of thoroughbred horses in a transition to Equine Assisted Activities programs. She is active in the campaign against horse slaughter and serves as an Advisory Board Member for the feature documentary film, a oeSaving America's Horsesa . As a Veterinary Assistant Nancy has worked and cared for a variety of animals and she formerly worked...See more
Nancy Stanley has been recognized as one of the modern day Animal Therapy As a spokesperson for equine welfare and rescue, Nancy works to support the retirement of thoroughbred horses in a transition to Equine Assisted Activities programs. She is active in the campaign against horse slaughter and serves as an Advisory Board Member for the feature documentary film, a oeSaving America's Horsesa . As a Veterinary Assistant Nancy has worked and cared for a variety of animals and she formerly worked at the Los Angeles Zoo caring for baby gorillas. She first introduced a oeAnimal Therapya to severely handicapped children and to convalescent hospitals for the elderly in 1982 after founding Tender Loving Zoo, a nonprofit organization. Nancy also served as the National Media and Public Relations Director of Tender Loving Zoo.Nancy Stanley authored and published Pillow with a Heartbeat, the heartwarming tale about a little dog, Truffles, who finds his big purpose as a therapy dog. What makes this book special is that the story is written from the dog's perspective. It's a story you won't want to forget.This book's mission is to continue Truffles' journey, bringing unconditional love and comfort to children who are battling life-threatening diseases, to the elderly, and to children who suffer from Autism. Nancy has been a wish grantor for the Make-A-Wish Foundation in San Diego for several years and it was as a wish- grantor that Nancy was inspired by a very special child, to write Pillow with a Heartbeat.Nancy, a former New Yorker, is a mother and grandmother of three. Truffles and Nancy live near the ocean in La Costa, California. See less
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