Animal Stars: Behind the Scenes with Your Favorite Animal Actors - Hardcover

Robin Ganzert, PhD, is president and CEO of American Humane Association, the first national humane organization, founded in 1877. Robin is a passionate advocate for the power of the child-animal bond. The mother of three children, she lives with her family, including three dogs and two cats, in North Carolina.

Allen & Linda Anderson are coauthors of a series of popular books, published in many languages, about the benefits of human-animal companionship, and cofounders of the Angel Animals Network. They have won recognition from the American Society of Journalists and Authors Outstanding Book Award program and are New York Times bestselling authors. They share their home in Minneapolis with a dog named Leaf, Cuddles the cat, and a cockatiel named Sunshine.

Every movie fan who loves to see animals in their favorite movies will want to read Animal Stars. The book contains animal-training tips along with the behind-the-scenes stories.”
Temple Grandin, author of Animals Make Us Human

Animal Stars is an inspiring tapestry, with emotions interwoven into every picture and word....Let yourself soak in the love that flows from every page!”
Siegfried & Roy

Animal Stars gets 5 ★s with a rating of G for great.’”
James F. Peddie, DVM, veterinarian to many animal stars

I have fallen in love with many of the actors I’ve worked with all of them animals. It’s impossible not to become completely infatuated by actors who do what you ask, amaze you with their skill, and lick your face.”
Jon Turteltaub, award-winning director of National Treasure and The Kid

Robin Ganzert and the Andersons give us the dish on all the Hollywood animals who’s catty, who’s a dog, and who’s a real stallion! No, seriously, it’s about the real animal stars we all love!”
Carson Kressley

From Crystal the monkey in Night at the Museum to Hightower the horse in Runaway Bride, Animal Stars has it all. Giggy and I give it TWO PAWS UP!”
Lisa Vanderpump

I’m so thrilled that Dr. Robin Ganzert and American Humane Association not only monitor animal safety in films and television productions but also have a unique connection to these amazing animals and their trainers. As an animal lover, I’m glad that she is bringing these stars and their stories to a wider audience while at the same time teaching the value of protecting all animals.”
Naomi Judd

If you are an animal lover and a fan of movies and television, this is a must-read. I found myself enthralled with the stories from filmmakers and trainers about how they achieved cinematic magic with these amazing animals!”
Candy Spelling

Animal Stars celebrates perfectly the role of animal actors, those often unsung heroes on television and film that charm us with their talent and make us smile. As a trainer it’s encouraging to see the care that all the animal actor trainers featured in this book take of their stars,’ and the support and guidance provided on set by the American Humane Association ensures that all animals in scripted entertainment are protected. Authors Robin Ganzert and Allen and Linda Anderson provide the reader with a fascinating behind-the-scenes’ look into the lives of these amazing animals, from Crystal the monkey who stole the show in Night at the Museum, to Chico the Akita who performed alongside Richard Gere in Hachi: A Dog’s Tale. Animal Stars is a great read and if you love animals as much as I do, you’ll love this book!”
Victoria Stilwell, author of Train Your Dog Positively