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, "Saving America's Horses". 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 "Animal Therapy" 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.