Building a humane world for animals

The sprawling Black Beauty Ranch, in East Texas, takes its name from the classic 1877 novel. Narrated by a horse, "Black Beauty" encouraged readers see the world from an animal's point of view.

"The story of 'Black Beauty' is about coming home, and feeling free and safe, and so, this is what all these animals get to do," said Kitty Block, the CEO of the Humane Society of the United States, the non-profit which funds Black Beauty as a sanctuary.

On its 1,400 acres, there are zebras and macaques, bison and lions. "They've all come from various rescue situations," said Block. "Each one has an incredible story."