Wildlife Crystal

From animal curiosity to real‑world impact.

Structured wildlife education for families and educators, through videos, picture books and real rescue work.

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Crystal Schainuck smiling, with her dog resting its paws on her shoulder

Crystal Schainuck

Wildlife specialist and dog psychologist, 15+ years in animal rescue

162Ksubscribers on YouTube
Cover of How to Save a Dog by Crystal Schainuck, illustrated by Lea Antonios
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How to Save a Dog

Written by Crystal Schainuck · Illustrated by Lea Antonios

When a lost puppy named Happy turns up in the park, Wildlife Crystal and her Rescue Patrol set out to find him a safe, loving home.

A gentle picture book about compassion, responsible pet care and the difference small acts of kindness make, written by a dog psychologist and wildlife educator.

Ages
2–10
Format
Paperback
Available at Amazon
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Free e-book: 5 Fun Exercises for Your Dog
  • Rescue meets adventureA rescue story told as an adventure young children want to follow to the end.
  • Kindness, conservation and critical thinkingCompassion and responsible pet care, explained gently and without fear.
  • For home, class or story timeMade to be read aloud, at bedtime or in the classroom.

How to Save a Dog is part of the How to Save A… series, a growing collection of rescue stories.

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Free e-book: 5 Fun Exercises for Your Dog

Five playful training exercises for new dog families, from Sit to Come and Fetch. Leave your email and Kit will send it to you.

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Learn with Crystal on YouTube

162Ksubscribers on YouTube

Animal facts, eco crafts and everyday life at the sanctuary, explained calmly for children and for the adults watching with them.

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Four ways to learn with Crystal

Crystal's videos, posts and books are built around four pillars. Start with whichever one your child is curious about today.

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Meet Kaia the Koala

Kaia is Crystal's animated co-host on the YouTube channel. Together they share fun, gentle facts about animals and the places they live.

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The Sanctuary

A fluffy golden silkie chicken standing on a garden path among leafy plants

The sanctuary is Crystal's own home, with her chickens and space for animals. Much of what you see on the channel starts there: the daily care, and the lessons that later become videos and books.

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Rescues, animal facts and small eco actions, shared often. Follow along for the moments between the videos.

  • Paper-collage illustration of a smiling dolphin leaping over seaweed, coral and shells, titled “Dolphins have names”
  • Studio portrait of a golden retriever sitting against a white background
  • Paper-collage illustration of a hummingbird among wildflowers
  • Paper-collage illustration of a brown and white llama in a meadow with daisies, titled “Llamas are not as independent as they may seem”
  • A woman in a yellow top holds a wooden spoon in her kitchen, with the caption “Try these healthy dog treats”
  • A smiling woman in a denim shirt kneels in a barn with a broom and dustpan, doing sanctuary chores