Wilton Senior Center Hosts Kennedy Dogs Author

WILTON, CT --- Dr. Margaret Reed has been a Wilton resident for 49 years. She is also a nationally acclaimed animal training professional, and coauthor of the recently published book, "The Dogs of Camelot: Stories of the Kennedy Canines." She will visit the senior center on Thursday, May 17, at 11:00 a.m.

Co-authored with Joan Lownds, the book traces President Kennedy’s profound bond with animals from his early childhood to his presidency when he brought an unparalleled canine corps to the White House.

Through comprehensive and detailed study, the authors set the historical record straight for the first time about the origins of all the pets of Camelot and what happened to them after the president’s assassination.

The authors conducted an extensive interview with former White House gardener Irvin Williams, who adopted the Kennedy dog Pushinka after the family left the White House. These tales shed new light on the life of the Kennedys, their compassion, and their character.

Dr. Reed recalls meeting President Kennedy and his dogs when she was a little girl on vacation in Hyannis Port. Today she is a member of the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum President’s Council and she sits on the board of Cornell University’s James A. Baker Institute for Animal Health.

Lunch will be served in the senior center café at noon. Reservations may be made by calling 203-834-6240.