ABANDONED. children's book from the 70's-80's. Dog with broken heart is taken in by doctor.

[Andrea]

Hi, I have been trying to remember the name of a book that I read as a child back in the 70's. I barely remember anything about it except that it's about a dog who is heartbroken for some reason or another. He leaves town and goes to search for a doctor down this long path. He tells the doctor why he's sad and the doctor wraps a bandage around the dog's waist and treats his broken heart that way. But in the end the doctor takes him in and loves him. I wish I could remember more about it but I think the cover was blue and yellow and I love the illustrations in it. That's what I remember most. Any help would be appreciated.

[[deleted user]]

For increased chance of success, please add more to your title. ie. "dog with broken heart"

[Lobstergirl, au gratin]

Picture book or chapter book?

[Andrea]

Lobstergirl wrote: "Picture book or chapter book?"
Chapter book with pictures from what I remember. I know it had pictures in it b/c I vividly remember the dog on the path with the bandage around his chest. Thanks for responding.

[Kris]

"Blue's Broken Heart" (1960) by Jean Merrill? "Dr. Thomas, a veterinarian, helps cure a small dog's broken heart. Grades 1-2."

Cover image: www.amazon.com/Blues-Broken-Heart-Jea...

Subjects: Dogs -- Juvenile fiction. Veterinarians -- Juvenile fiction. Friendship -- Juvenile fiction.

http://www.worldcat.org/title/blues-b...

[[deleted user]]

Impressive Kris!

[Kris]

Oh, I just started with the advanced search on www.Worldcat.org. It's great for older children's books.

[Lobstergirl, au gratin]

Andrea, was Kris's suggestion your book or are you still looking?

[Kris]

No response. Snoopypanda left the group. Moving to Abandoned folder.