Accent Digital Publishing

A true story about the first panda to live in the United States of American and the woman who made it happen. Illustrations by Ashley Masloff and story by E. B. Masloff

Period Photography by Teen Becksted

Teen Becksted was one of only a few who ever met Ruth Harkness.  These are all of  photos in this historical story. In her time she would transform the world of hunting animals for sport, to a new awareness of living creatures alive in zoos. Inside this story you will learn a little about pandas and their habitat as it was for a little panda called Su Lin, and you will also learn what it was like to be Su Lin when pandas had never been seen before. We welcome you to enjoy these precious images, and remember a time when loving pandas was all about, “The Great American Adventure!”

Every year thousands of unwanted animals are neglected and abused. Many eventually end up in shelters where they are put to sleep. This story is based on actual facts about Shasta, the Great Pyrenees that we rescued. We know he was born on the western slopes of the Sierras, in a farm that some would call a puppy mill. We know he was in terrible shape when he was surrendered. The Sierra Pacific Grat Pyrenees Rescue spent about $1500 to have him treated. He had a lung infection, ear infections and foxtails buried in the skin between his toes that had to be surgically removed. He had never had any shots at 18 months of age. He was losing his hair from poor nutrition.

I hope this story touches your heart and that if you are planning to adopt an animal that you will check the many wonderful rescue organizations first. these animals deserve a second chance and can become a loved and valuable part of our lives and families.

My hope is that others facing
decisions regarding a loved one’s safety
will become enlightened and know that
they are not alone should they need to put
him or her into a nursing facility.