by Tana Hobart
synopsis
Under the stress of wartime privations, a young Austrian boy is beaten by his Father, who threatens to sell his dog, a St. Bernard, to the butcher to help pay for food for the family. A kindly veterinarian and spinster finally take a hand in rectifying the situation.
characteristics
keywords
abuse
war
physical-abuse
marriage
rescue
molestation
threat
veterinarian
trapped
snowstorm
love
captive
butcher
animal-rescue
friendship

