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Tarra & Bella / A Match Made in Ele-Heaven

From: elephantsanctuarytn | January 05, 2009 | 147,591 views

Tarra the elephant and Bella the dog; best friends at the Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee. With no human encouragement, Tarra adopted this stray dog on her own several years ago, and the two are now inseparable. Their inspiring, "odd couple" story was recently featured on CBS News and in "Bark" magazine. For more information about the Elephant Sanctuary, please visit http://www.elephants.com

Footnote: Since Bella and Tarra's recent television exposure, a lot of people have asked how the spinal injury happened. When Bella was found in a shallow ravine in the elephant habitat, unable to walk, she was rushed to the veterinary hospital. X-rays revealed that she had sustained a spinal injury. The absence of deep tissue damage and puncture wounds led the veterinarian to surmise that Bella's spinal injury was the result of an awkward twist, most likely sustained when she was running and jumping over something. The good news is that Bella has recovered from her injury.

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The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee, founded in 1995, is the nation's largest natural habitat refuge developed specifically for endangered African and Asian elephants. It operates on 2,700 acres in Hohenwald, Tennessee - 85 miles southwest of Nashville.

The Elephant Sanctuary exists for two reasons:

To provide a haven for old, sick or needy elephants in a setting of green pastures, old-growth forests, spring-fed ponds and a heated barn for cold winter nights.

To provide education about the crisis facing these social, sensitive, passionately intense, playful, complex, exceedingly intelligent and endangered creatures.

Please visit our website (ELEPHANTS.COM) for more information about our non-profit organization and the 15 elephants that currently call the Sanctuary home.

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	JadedBlueSapphire (2 weeks ago) What a beautiful sight between two animals, lovely story and music, too. Why can't some human beings be like them? Hugs to Tarra and Bella and everyone at The Elephant Sanctuary.
	SHUNGABALI (2 weeks ago) this is heart touching, it brings tears to my eyes. You people are doing a great job, caring for the elephants, all the best to you.
	nightperuser (2 weeks ago) What a beautiful story made possible by caring kind people who actually done something real and positive for these humble creatures. I am sure it makes most people who watch this video wish they knew of a way to help save these gentle giants - I will definitely find a way to contribute to this cause even if it just a pack of Xmas cards or DVD or book. I will also find out how to sign the CITES petition to stop ivory trading - please everyone - take 5 minutes to learn how to help these animals in the future. The world can be so cruel.
	MsDizknee (2 weeks ago) It's simply amazing what you guys do. It's a shame the plight elephants today face but its heartwarming to know that there are still plenty of people in the world committed to making a difference to animals and in particular these gentle giants.
	LisaAnkh (3 weeks ago) I love your sanctuary. I've even done a 24 hr blog session in charity of it. I have a sweatshirt of yours I wear and a mousepad. I've sent out cards of the elephant paintings too. I also keep your link on my homepage. My hope is that elephants would be respected going forward because humans in general have learned to repect them through places like the Elephant Sanctuary<3
	Nicole9893 (4 weeks ago) SAVE THE ELEPHANTS!!They are not a threat to anyone but yet they are betrayed by us!!So trusting and compassionate and gentle! I love Elephants they are MY KNIG of the JUNGLE! Thanks for everything you do. Even though some only live on the sanctuary for 10yrs or less at least its the best years of their life to be able to do what they want and not have to if they dont want to. After watching the dvd I felt sorry for the ones whom performed in the circus their whole life and lived on the sanct. for five years. all she was missing!!! :( :) thank God for the caregivers and Im thankful the elephants trusted again!! Im going to always do my part and donate! Nicole
	DownOnMyKneesAgain (1 month ago) Thank you so much for accepting my friend invitation.Could you sub me?And I think you're doing great on helping the elephants.
	ElephantSupport (1 month ago) I think you guys are doing a wonderful job helping the elephants :)
	SiIentScream (1 month ago) Wonderful channel !
	Rakshaming (1 month ago) I love all of the sanctuary's elephants. Thanks for helping them.