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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Work underway on Ashland rest area ... Young guns can register for deer hunt ... 'My Secret Garden' claims top prize in GingerBread Jubilee ... Work underway on Ashland rest area ... Young guns can register for deer hunt ... 'My Secret Garden' claims top prize in GingerBread Jubilee ... JOSEPHINE COUNTY Animal Control rescues stranded Labrador Levy boosted staff to three officers Comment By Jeff Duewel Daily Courier MailTribune.com By Jeff Duewel Daily Courier Posted Nov. 18, 2015 at 5:54 PM By Jeff Duewel Daily Courier Posted Nov. 18, 2015 at 5:54 PM » Social News Laura Garon's 14-year-old black Lab went missing on Monday afternoon on her property just east of Grants Pass near Chinook Park. It didn't take too long to find Lucy, but the dog's precarious perch didn't allow a quick recovery. Garon saw her dog down a slope, tangled in blackberries, unable to move, next to a 15-foot vertical drop above an irrigation canal. Garon was able to clip some vines to free Lucy's head, but couldn't lift the 80-pound retriever to safety. "I was desperate and freaked out," Garon said. "It was like the worst of my fears." But thanks to quick response from Josephine County Animal Protection, the dog was quickly freed. Marci Handley, an animal control officer for the last six years, rigged a harness to pull the Lab to safety, with the help of Garon and a neighbor. "She came right out and took command of the situation," Garon said. "I was distraught and she saved the day. I didn't think anybody would even come out." Donna Vest, technician at the shelter in Merlin, said having three full-time animal control officers has been a blessing. Before a 2014 tax levy dedicated to animal control was approved by voters, Handley was the only full-time control officer. "They're fabulous at what they do," Vest said. "They have a passion just like the rest of us. They're more than willing to go do something like that." "I can't say enough how wonderful it is we got the levy and are able to have three full-time officers." Reach reporter Jeff Duewel at 541-474-3720 or [email protected] By Jeff Duewel Daily Courier MailTribune.com By Jeff Duewel Daily Courier Posted Nov. 18, 2015 at 5:54 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501