October 5, 2025
International Readers' Favorite Book Review

Reviewed by Pikasho Deka for Readers’ Favorite

Animal non-profit rescue centers, dedicated veterinarians, and passionate local volunteers continue to work tirelessly to preserve, protect, and rehabilitate wildlife despite the challenges posed by habitat loss and climate change. F. Stone's Wildlife's Second Chance features inspiring true stories of dedicated individuals who have selflessly committed themselves to rescuing and rehabilitating wildlife. You will learn about the release of a loon tangled in a fishing line, the rehabilitation of a barred owl, the rescue of a Canadian goose, and many such stories. In addition, the book features some gorgeous photographs of wildlife in their natural habitat, including grey wolves, polar bears, monarch butterflies, beavers, foxes, and many more, with key information and observations that can help people protect wildlife and prevent injuries, contamination, and illnesses in these species.

If you're an animal lover seeking a deeper connection with wildlife and nature, Wildlife's Second Chance is a book you absolutely must have on your shelf. Author F. Stone sheds light on the inspiring efforts of wildlife rescue and rehabilitation centers and the people leading those endeavors in Canada and the United States, with this part manual, part wildlife guide that is bound to delight nature aficionados. As injuries and illnesses tend to affect wildlife more in places near human activity, Stone provides keen insights and observations on how people can aid wildlife in these areas through helpful prevention and rehabilitation measures. As someone with rescued pets, I found the stories really encouraging and motivational. It's an enlightening and educational book about wildlife, complemented by breathtaking photographs that capture animals in their natural environment. Highly recommended.