This is a very common scenario in the planning of someone's trip, you know where are you
going, how a change your destination, or get there. When you need to take a break every
once in a while, it can be refreshing. It often turns out that when you do, your day
will get better or someone else's life becomes a little easier.
When officers Daniel Place and Jordan Perry from Bangor, Maine only planned to pay their
respects at the Arlington national cemetery in Virginia, they got more than they bargained
for. They soon found out that their trip had been cancelled because of the US government
shutdown. After a call for help, police officers rushed over to the scene and were able, in
short order, to rescue a person in need. Most people tend to stick to their itineraries
when they travel. Sometimes though, the trip takes them on an unexpected detour and it
ends up saving the day. Such was the case for Jordan Perry and Daniel place in December.
The two police officers from Bangor, Maine originally, only planned to visit the Arlington
national cemetery in Arlington, Virginia. To participate in wreaths across America,
an annual wreath laying ceremony to honor the country's fallen veterans.
The event, which has taken place on December 16th every year, since 1992, was already a
pretty huge honor for the officers. Before they left however, they received word that
they were needed to carry out another important mission. One that was a bit out of the ordinary.
They were tasked with making a rather unusual delivery. See, there was precious cargo in
Virginia, not too far from where they were honoring the veterans that needed to be brought
back up to Maine. The only thing that cargo was a 14-week-old Australian shepherd rescue
puppy named Tessa. Also, if you have not done so already, please
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Now, back to the story. It was a happy coincidence that the officers
were already in Virginia and willing to help the dog’s new owner, Chris, who was an avid
fan of the police department's Facebook page. “She does not have the ability to drive
to Virginia right now, needs to get the puppy to Maine, and it's her Christmas present,”
wrote Bangor Maine police department, Lieutenant Tim cotton, on Facebook. The Bangor Maine
police department truly did have quite the devoted following on Facebook. So, Lieutenant
cotton kept followers updated every step of the way.
“We were able to have the foster family of Tessa send us a few photos of her awaiting
her ride to Maine,” he said in a post. Even before the police officers met with Tessa,
it was clear that she was positively bursting with personality. This dog has some serious
side eye, Lieutenant cotton noted jokingly of the pup’s adorable photos that are foster
home in Virginia. This puppy was no stranger to making friends
wherever she went. In fact, she had an entire entourage back at her foster home. Lieutenant
cotton caption this photo, Tessa saying goodbye to her Virginia farm friends, cows were bombed
just saying. The lieutenant's Facebook updates kept coming. Tesla on the road, Arlington
to meet our officers. Is she pulling some Jedi mind? Yep. You'll
love her already. But what her mastery of the force helps her get along with her escorts
from the police force. The two officers would find out soon enough. It was finally time
for the handoff between Tessa's foster mom and the officers. Lieutenant cotton rope of
their meeting, “hotel lobby meet-and-greet with Beth foster.” Just look how happy they
were to finally start their special mission. Naturally, once the officers finally met Tessa,
they developed an instant bond with the puppy. In return, she curiously stiff them and accept
a generous scratch behind the ears. It seemed like they would get along just fine. After
lots of photos and tail wagging, they got right to their new task.
“Now, Bangor police officer's place in Perry gather up a Christmas puppy and point our
police car north to fulfil the wish of one of our Facebook faithful,” Lieutenant wrote.
This journey had officially begun. Tessa's peculiar expression may have suggested that
she was uneasy about her adventure, but that couldn't have been further from the truth.
Tesla's practicing her side eye, said Lieutenant cotton, who assured, this is a trait of the
hurting greets. What a sassy pup. In fact, Tessa was more than eager to hit the road.
“Perry rushed back to the cruiser when Tessa indicated it was time to move out. No nipping
at the heels was necessary,” said Lieutenant cotton.
She wants to get to Maine and so do the boys. He then added jokingly, “who's in charge
here, you figure it out.” Tessa and the officer have also had a special traveling
companion. “Marian Rudnicki is still riding shotgun,” reported the Lieutenant on Facebook.
The 85-year-old troop Grieder veteran and all-around Awesome American is making sure
that Tessa, the rescue puppy is being watched over as our cops drive northbound. What an
entourage! The trip was about 700 miles, but they made it in record time. And the moment
that Tessa met her new mom, made it all worth it. “The P P P C P P or perfect Popo Christmas
puppy pass off was completed this evening,” said Lieutenant cotton.
The officers were honored that they were able to take part in such a momentous occasion.
Everyone involved was impressed by the police officer's determination to complete their
good deed. “When they were asked to pull off this delightful Christmas miracle for
Chris of Waldoboro, they never questioned why, they just said yes,” the Lieutenant
wrote. There was another reason why this trip was
so important. Tesla's new family really needed a miracle. Some of her kids and their families
are serving this country far away from Maine this year. “Her Christmas was not how she
envisioned a Christmas should be said,” Lieutenant cotton. Thankfully two selfless
officers changed all that. Tesla finally made it to her new home, where
she was given plenty of hugs and kisses from everyone in her family. Sure looked like she
was getting all the affection she could possibly dream of. But how did Tessa feel about all
of it? Well, it appeared the Tessa was adjusting to Maine, just fine.
Lieutenant cotton said, “According to Chris, Tessa has realized she's not in Virginia anymore.”
It appears her coat was more than adequate for roaming around the homestead.