For more information visit Proceeds from this book are going to support Comunidad Inti Wara Yassi’s work fighting the illegal wildlife trade, supporting local communities and providing safe homes to those who need them. And it is the heartwarming story of the relationship that grew up between Laura Coleman and a puma, a relationship that only deepened over the years. She lives and writes by the sea, whilst still being on the board of ONCA and Friends of Inti Wara Yassi, the UK charity that supports CIWY’s work. The Puma Years is a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the animals rescued by a sanctuary, Comunidad Inti Wara Yassi, in Bolivia.

In 2018, Laura moved to the Isle of Eigg in Scotland with her friend and companion, a dog called Nelo. Bridging social and environmental justice issues with creativity, ONCA promotes positive change by facilitating inclusive spaces for creative learning, artist support, story-sharing and community solidarity. Her first book - a memoir, about life changing relationships with rescued wild animals - is published by Little A. It was this work, the communities and the stories that she found there, that, in 2012, inspired her to start the Brighton-based organization ONCA. THE PUMA YEARS is a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the animals rescued by a sanctuary, Comunidad Inti Wara Yassi, in Bolivia. In 2007 she went to Bolivia and joined the NGO, Comunidad Inti Wara Yassi (CIWY), which manages three wildlife sanctuaries and gives homes to animals rescued from illegal wildlife trafficking.

It's called THE PUMA YEARS.Laura was born in Sussex, in the south of England.

Her first book - a memoir, about life changing relationships with rescued wild animals - is published by Little A. She lives and writes by the sea, whilst also being on the board of ONCA and Friends of Inti Wara Yassi, the UK charity that supports CIWY’s work. The Puma Years - by Laura Coleman 10. Bridging social and environmental justice issues with creativity, ONCA promotes positive change by facilitating inclusive spaces for creative learning, artist support, story-sharing and community solidarity. It was this work, the communities and the stories that she found there, that, in 2012, inspired her to start the Brighton-based charity ONCA.

In 2007 Laura Coleman went to Bolivia, and joined the NGO, Comunidad Inti Wara Yassi (CIWY), which manages three wildlife sanctuaries and gives homes to animals rescued from illegal wildlife trafficking.

The Puma Years by Laura Coleman