FALLS VILLAGE — On Friday, Dec. 7, the Housatonic Valley Regional High School (HVRHS) girls varsity basketball team beat Terryville 50-47 in a home game. HVRHS led by 12 points at the half. Terryville came storming back in the third and fourth quarters before Housy put the game away with a layup from Hailey Nelson and a foul shot from Katie Heacox. HVRHS was led by Heacox, who had a double-double with 23 points and 11 rebounds. Heather Kearns chipped in with four points and played terrific defense. Nelson had 11 points, five steals and five assists. Freshman forward Chelsea Kearns had four points. Senior forward Lindsey Olownia had nine points and played inspiring defense. Abby Wilson, Hanna McGuire and Nicole Devito did not figure in the scoring, but played very well. Terryville was led by Olivia Pilarski with 23 points; Julia Pilarski had 11 points; Bailey Doran had five points; while Jessica Covello, Morgan Downey, Liz Klopp and Katie Duncan chipped in with two points apiece.
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Marsala is eager to go home with you.
Tiffany Lemelin, shelter manager, brushing Marsala upon arrival.Provided
The Little Guild is an animal shelter at 285 Sharon-Goshen Turnpike in West Cornwall. Founded in 1957, the organization rescues animals from local surrenders and under-resourced shelters. When a rescue animal arrives at The Little Guild, staff begins a careful intake and transition process to ensure the animal is safe, healthy and ready for adoption.
New arrivals are quarantined in-house. Vaccinations are verified as up to date, and staff assesses each animal’s medical, behavioral and placement needs. Rescues receive medical care, daily support and behavioral training to ease shelter stress. Once a dog has finished quarantine and is ready for a home, its profile is published at littleguild.org.
Michael DeBarba, certified dog trainer working with Marsala.Jennifer Almquist
Prospective adopters fill out an online application with information about their household and veterinary and personal references.
The next step is for the prospective adopter and family members to meet the dog. If there is already a dog in the household, a meet-and-greet is scheduled so the dogs can get acquainted.
The animal care staff offers guidance based on its knowledge of each animal’s personality, needs and quirks to help families find the best fit.
Marsala wins a heart.Jennifer Almquist
Once a match is made, the adoption contract outlines aftercare. Adopters agree to return the animal to The Little Guild if the adoption doesn’t work out. The organization’s commitment continues after adoption, with six months of free training and follow-up from staff to answer questions or address concerns.
“Please don’t pass Marsala by,” Lemelin said. “He loves people and other dogs. He’s a lap dog who lives for snuggles, cuddles and face kisses. Marsala deserves a family, a soft bed and a lifetime of being chosen.”
To find out about Marsala and other rescue dogs and cats, visit littleguild.org
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