Nancy Stanley has been recognized as one of the modern day Animal Therapy Pioneers. She first introduced “Animal Therapy” to severely challenged children and to convalescent hospitals for the elderly in 1982 after Founding Tender Loving Zoo, a nonprofit organization. Nancy also served as the National Media and Public Relations Director of Tender Loving Zoo.Si nce founding Pet Therapy, Nancy has continued to bring therapy dogs to those who need extra love, licks and laughter in their lives.

 Pillow With a Heartbeat is the heartwarming tale about a little dog, Truffles, who finds his big purpose. The book’s mission is to continue Truffles’ journey, bringing children of all nations together with Truffles as their “Pied Piper”, particularly children who are battling life-threatening illnesses. Nancy Stanley is a wish grantor for the Make-A-Wish Foundation in San Diego. It was as a wish-grantor that she was inspired by a very special child, to write Pillow With a Heartbeat.