Laura didn’t expect to find herself in the Bolivian Amazon, much less caring for a puma named Wayra. Young and terrified, she stumbled into a chaotic wildlife sanctuary filled with quirky animals—a parrot longing to fly, mischievous monkeys—and humans just as wild. But it was Wayra, the soulful and enigmatic puma, who would change Laura’s life forever.
Amid the beauty and brutality of the jungle, Laura forged a bond with Wayra, discovering the healing power of love and the resilience it takes to survive. As fires raged and deforestation loomed, Laura’s journey became about more than survival—it became a story of transformation.
The Puma Years is a poignant, heartfelt memoir about the unlikely friendship between a woman and a puma, and the unexpected ways they saved each other.
