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Juvenile Non-Fiction

Tarra & Bella: The Elephant and Dog Who Became Best Friends  by Carol Buckley
Ages 4-8Cover of book Tarra & Bella


Though Tarra was the first elephant to enter The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennesee in 1995, she never bonded with any of the elephants who followed. Unlike the others, she didn't find a special friend to pal around with. Tarra remained a loner until Bella the dog took a liking to her, beginning a very special friendship. Tarra and Bella have been inseparable ever since, following each other around the sanctuary grounds. Even when Bella was injured and moved indoors, Tarra stayed close by. Learn about the devotion of these two very special friends and witness the power of friendship.