Elsie Fichman, of Norwich, Vt., takes a walk with golden retrievers Lily, 10, left, and Oscar, 8, on the King Arthur Flour Trail near the Dresden Athletic Fields in Norwich, Vt., on Monday, Feb. 10, 2025. Fichman and a friend set up the hike as a playdate for their dogs. (Valley News - Alex Driehaus)
Elsie Fichman, of Norwich, Vt., takes a walk with golden retrievers Lily, 10, left, and Oscar, 8, on the King Arthur Flour Trail near the Dresden Athletic Fields in Norwich, Vt., on Monday, Feb. 10, 2025. Fichman and a friend set up the hike as a playdate for their dogs. (Valley News – Alex Driehaus) Credit: Valley News – Alex Driehaus

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