Ruth Connolly

The heartbreaking story of a rescued circus puma, and the dedication of the remarkable people who gave him a second chance at life, inspired me to write my debut novel, Refuge.

After completing a course in wildlife rehabilitation, I made the decision to withdraw Refuge from publication. The reasons are complex, but they relate to what I learned about the ways wildlife rehabilitation is perceived and represented. For readers interested in exploring these issues further, I recommend the Frontiers article, Perceptions of wildlife in rehabilitation from images and statements.