Rescued: Furry and Furever Loved Michele Tester Pam Ryan of Thurmont has adopted from shelters many times before, but she had never adopted through a rescue organization. That is, until Josie. The main difference between shelters and rescue groups is that shelters are usually run and funded by local governments, whereas rescue groups are funded…

Emmitsburg Resident Wins Dolphin-Naming Contest Blair Garrett Naming pets can be a fun way to form a strong bond between pet and owners. For MaryAnne Ruffner of Emmitsburg (pictured right), she was able to connect two dolphins spotted in the Potomac River to the whole world. Over 1,000 new dolphins have been spotted since 2015,…

The Story of “Hoser” Time-honored Dalmatian Mascot of the Vigilant Hose Company It’s likely that only a few in our community know the significance of the Dalmatian Dog graphics affixed to the larger emergency vehicles of the Vigilant Hose Company (VHC) of Emmitsburg. While many have probably noticed the graphic representations of “Hoser,” they may…