The Brief
- A Milwaukee streetcar operator was honored for helping to protect a woman and her small service dog.
- The woman and her service dog were attacked by two large dogs, when the streetcar operator stepped in to shield them.
- The streetcar operator, woman and dog reunited for the first time since the incident at a thank-you ceremony at the Streetcar Operations and Maintenance Facility.
MILWAUKEE – A Milwaukee streetcar operator was recognized on Tuesday, Sept. 16 for stepping in to protect a woman and her small service dog during a frightening encounter involving two large dogs.
Streetcar hero
What we know:
Rudy, an 11-pound Yorkipoo and ADA-certified service dog, and her owner Janine Kent, were near the Burns Commons streetcar stop when the incident occurred.
A news release says Kent initially noticed two large dogs behaving curiously and appearing non-threatening. Moments later, their owner lost control of the leash and the dogs suddenly charged at her and her service dog.
Charlet Simmon, The Hop operator in training, acted immediately to help shield them and keep them safe.…