The Dog Rescuers

Sandi Pierson wrote up this hearwarming story after it was given at the May 28 Selectboard meeting. Judith and Ken, you're the best.

A stray dog was hanging around the Burnt Hill Road area. She was wearing a shoulder harness but had no tags. Judith Lindahl began feeding the dog but could not coax it near her. Her neighbor, Ken Guarnieri, who frequently walks his own dog in the area, managed to catch the dog and brought it home. Ken and Judith decided to split the cost for a veterinarian visit. The dog tested positive for Lyme disease and was laden with ticks. Treatment was started and Ken took the very well-behaved and friendly “Hobo” home to stay with him and his dog Lady.

On the other side of the mountain, in Alexandria, an elderly man who lived alone with his dog had a heart attack and was rushed to the hospital by ambulance. An EMT was going to take care of the dog but, alas, the dog escaped and disappeared. The man, back at home from the hospital, dearly missed his four-footed companion.

A connection was made between the Alexandria ACO and the Bristol vet and needless to say, a tearful reunion ensued. Thank you, Judith and Ken, for your thoughtfulness and kindness.