One Dog, Two Reunions
Published: July 13, 2006
After three months of being separated from her cocker spaniel puppy, Marjorie Lowary was finally reunited with the animal Tuesday morning.
Lowary said, “She looks good. The people took real good care of her.”
Lowary’s dog was allegedly taken by Delores Knight, Pelican Bay’s Animal Control and Code Enforcement Officer, for not having a permit. According to Lowary, Knight sold her dog within 24 hours.
Police became suspicious and did a search of Knight’s home. Inside they found unhealthy animals, living in a filthy environment. They also found medications used to euthanize dogs.
Lowary has difficulty understanding Knights’ behavior. “Somebody that’s taking other people’s animals and selling them… that’s not right. Because we love our animals like our children, it’s just like taking a child.”
Half of Pelican Bay’s 17 officers are working full-time on this case. They were able to track Lowary’s dog to a family in Irving that unknowingly bought the cocker spaniel.
According to Pelican Bay’s Chief of Police, “I believe she really wants it back. It’s a really good family and they love the dog. There are really two victims here, and that’s unfortunate,” said Eddie Frankum.
Lowary also said the reunion is bitter sweet, since there are children involved. Within an hour of seeing the dog she made a surprise announcement. “I’ve decided I’m going to let them have the puppy back. Because it’s been three months since they’ve had her, and they got attached, and they’ve been very good to her.”
Alice Brnicky describes herself as an empty nester. Her son left home and the dog, which she named Jodie, filled a void in her life.
“I just lavished all my love on her since my son wasn’t around,” Brnicky says. “She kept me really busy. So, when it seemed like I was going to lose her it was very upsetting.”
Brnicky went to Lowary’s home to pick up Jodie the same day Lowary had been reunited with the dog. Jodie jumped into Brnicky’s arms and began licking her face. “Hi Jody,” Brnicky cooed. “Hi sweetheart! Hello! He’s so happy,” Lowary said as she watched the reunion.
Crying with joy Brnicky hugged Lowary. “Thank you so much,” Brnicky told her. “I’m sorry you went through all this too. She’s such a nice dog.”
Police are still sifting through about 20 other cases they believe may be related to Delores Knight. The former city employee is charged with possession of a controlled substance and theft by a public servant. Police say they expect to file more charges.
Meanwhile, the fate of Knights’ job is expected to be addressed at Tuesday’s city council meeting.
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