Search and rescue dogs show skills at Philo Ridge Farm

“I can’t really tell you how amazing it is to find people who are lost," Daniel Lampignano said.

By: Maggie Dullea

Outlets: UVM's Community News Service

Published: May 28, 2026

Words: 636

Last Updated: 6 days, 11 hours ago

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Via Community News Service, a University of Vermont journalism internship, on assignment for The Charlotte News

CHARLOTTE — In the back pavilion at Philo Ridge Farm, trained dogs ran down mock targets and raced by dozens of onlookers in a demonstration by New England K-9 Search and Rescue on April 11. Several handlers showed off their dogs’ scent-seeking skills and search and rescue services that aid towns across Vermont and New Hampshire.

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