BELLE: The Hound That Was Found
By Susan Ertel
General Information:
Belle is the warm-hearted, true story about a lost Bassett hound who finds a new owner and new life after she is rescued from the rough streets of Wilmington, Ohio. Susan Ertel, the book's author and illustrator, rescued Belle and turned her into a pet therapy dog, not an easy task for a Bassett hound. She now brings smiles to children in schools and hospitals all over the county and beyond. For ages pre-K through grade 3.