She is a 12 week old female cub, the sole survivor of a litter of 4 from Indiana. A rescue, she now lives at our local zoo/exotic animal rescue.

She is a total sweetheart, and a real survivor. Originally, the vet had doubts about her survival. Her siblings did not make it and she was very, very sick herself.

As you can see, she is quite playful and she loved me. I must admit, I am very lickable.

My goal is to do a benefit/fundraiser later this year with friends and fellow authors Charlene Haines and Shane Riggs; however, with Borders?waldenbooks closing, we will have to find another venue for the event.

I enjoy helping use whatever name or notoriety I may have to help others, especially animals. That's the main reason my books are dedicated to animals I have known and why I use the royalties from my books to help as many animals as I can.

I almost forgot to tell you: I got lion pee on me!

A big thank you to Lenee Laco for taking the pictures for me.