It was literally a “happy” ending for a Stoughton, Massachusetts family whose dog Happy went missing after being left at the Stoughton Groomer’s when the family was away on vacation.
According to the owner’s daughter, Karen Naughton, her parent’s adorable black and white Havanese was released by an intoxicated woman who broke into the Stoughton Groomers on Wednesday evening.
Police say 44-year-old Pamela Dowd was drunk when she busted through the kennel door at Stoughton Groomers, sending nine dogs running into the busy street.
One pet, unfortunately, was killed.
Happy’s owners, Jim and Vivian Bannister, were away on vacation and daughter Karen said her mom had a sleepless night worrying about the whereabouts of her beloved pet.
A number of sightings were reported Thursday and early Friday, but happily three teenaged neighbors were able to rescue Happy.
Karen said that “they sent over a photo and I was able to confirm it was Happy. My mom came back right away and got him. thought it was a female having puppies because he was so tired. The three of them (mom, dad, and Happy) are exhausted.”
Unfortunately at the time of the incident, apparently no one was there watching the dogs being boarded.
Next time I would hire the responsible teenagers to dog sit! They sound good kids.
@ Mimic…yes they do sound like great kids, however
I recommend a professional pet sitter who can deal with
Any emergencies that can arise. There is never 100 % guarantee
As in this bizarre incident but screen your pet care provider
As carefully as you would a baby sitter or nanny and ask questions….were the
Parents aware there were no staff on the premises overnight?
Just my two cents.
awesome