When disaster strikes, people aren't the only ones in danger. In October 2010, Mount Merapi, a powerful volcano on the Indonesian island of Java, erupted. Hot gases and ash shot into the air. People had to flee their homes right away, and many did not have time to take their pets or their livestock with them. Would anyone be able to come to the animals' rescue? Look inside to meet the everyday heroes who have found ways to save animals from deadly volcanoes. These brave men and women have managed to rescue not only pets such as dogs and livestock such as cattle, but also wild animals such as rabbits, birds, and monkeys-sometimes even risking their own lives as they rushed in to help. Book jacket.