A Good Shepherd

To the Editor:

As a volunteer photographer for Canine Advocates, I have had untold opportunities over the last several years to witness the skills of Carolee Mason, Newtown’s animal control officer.

My weekly visits to Newtown’s pound have convinced me repeatedly how fortunate indeed that Newtown is in having Carolee as the guardian of our stray and abandoned animals. I have observed Carolee’s multiple skills, not only reflected in her loving care of the cats and dogs residing at the pound, but as importantly, in her kind and supportive relationships with people involved in the adoption process. Untold stories of grateful residents abound in Newtown singing the praises of Carolee, who matched the perfect dog or cat with an individual and family.

 Carolee is a good shepherd for Newtown’s abandoned animals. Please reward her untiring devotion in her work in very difficult surroundings by reinstating her as Newtown’s animal control officer.

Yours truly,

Gene Rosen

Volunteer Photographer

Canine Advocates of Newtown

22 Riverside Road, Sandy Hook                                       April 7, 2009