Painfully little is done about the welfare of animals. Fortunately, they have Judie on their side. Anyone who cares about animals should read this book.

I learned so much in this book, not just about the process of advocating for new laws that protect animals but the passion, dedication, and connections required to do it successfully. I often found myself thinking, 'Thank God for these people' as I read. It's a long game, for sure, and one the average animal-lover likely wouldn't have the patience or tough skin needed to take it on. So, thank you, Judie Mancusco and all the heroes you write about for speaking for those who cannot speak for themselves. Because They Need Us is an education for sure, but also a well-written book that anyone serious about making this country a better place for animals needs to read.

Thanks to Net Galley and the Publisher for the opportunity to read and offer my honest review.

How do some people have so much energy? This is a fast moving book about the authors' commitment to saving animals and to making their lives better. It tells of the constant battle between those who care about these animals and those who want to want to profit in any way they can from them. It is filled with stories that the author, along with some celebrities, helped pass legislation to protect so many different animals from so many different life-threatening situations. It also tells of those battles that have yet to be won and those animals yet to be saved. This is a whirlwind. I thank NetGalley and Amplify publishing for the advance read.