# Sarah Dolittle — The Story of Doctor Dolittle character guide

> Sarah Dolittle in The Story of Doctor Dolittle by Hugh Lofting.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Sarah

**First appearance:** 0004-iii-more-money-troubles

## Who they are

Doctor Dolittle's sister, who disapproves of his animal-filled household.

## Relationships

### [Doctor Dolittle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_doctor_dolittle_se/characters/doctor_dolittle)

_family_

Sarah Dolittle is Doctor Dolittle's sister, who disapproves of his animal-filled household.

### [Doctor Dolittle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_doctor_dolittle_se/characters/doctor_dolittle)

_family_

Sarah Dolittle is Doctor Dolittle's sister, who disapproves of his animal-filled household.

### [Doctor Dolittle](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_doctor_dolittle_se/characters/doctor_dolittle)

_family_

Sarah Dolittle is Doctor Dolittle's sister, who disapproves of his animal-filled household.

## In the story

### [Puddleby](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_doctor_dolittle_se/chapters/i-puddleby)

His sister and housekeeper, who scolds him for keeping too many animals and driving away patients.

### [More Money Troubles](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_story_of_doctor_dolittle_se/chapters/iii-more-money-troubles)

Frustrated by the crocodile's presence, she gives the Doctor an ultimatum and leaves when he refuses to send the animal away.

## Links

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