We all dream of that special someone with whom we can grow old, and the same goes for the elephants at the Elephant Sanctuary in Hohenwald, Tennessee who tend to pair up as they saunter toward the Great Pachyderm Beyond. Tarra and Bella, however, haven’t let a little thing like species — or size — stand in the way of their friendship. Tarra, an elephant, and Bella, a dog, have long been buddies, but the true test of their bond was passed when a spinal injury put Bella out of commission and Tarra stood watch — for three weeks — outside of the station where her canine friend was recuperating. Gives a whole new meaning to the phrase “Stand by me,” eh?
