Vernon Cops Reunite 2 Lost Dogs With Owners On Same Day

VERNON, CT — Vernon police over the weekend showed that it isn't always about crime and criminals. Officers spent a good chunk of time reuniting two lost dogs with their owners.

An Italian Greyhound who had slipped out of her collar on Vernon Avenue and ran toward Route 30 was located by Vernon Animal Control at about 10 p.j. Sunday night. The dog was tired and hungry, but alive, police said.

Social media posts and shares quickly spread the word and the dog was returned to her family, police said.

That same night, Vernon police picked up a very friendly German shepherd on Hyde Avenue near the Tolland line. He had a tag, but police were not able to access the database.

Again, word of mouth took over and the owner came forward.

It's all in a shift's work, Vernon Police Chief John Kelley said.

"I think its it shows the level of commitment to the community the officers have," he told Patch Tuesday. "There is a willingness in the department to help out with any situation."