Complaint Review: Delzar kennels - Piedmont South Carolina

I just came across this after hearing from a fellow friend about my name being used for a "Bash" posting on this site about Tracy- I had NO clue this was here all this time. I did NOT post this about Tracy at all,I would like to know who is using my name and I plan on taking legal action on this,especially when something like this is posted on the www. I have known Tracy most all of my life and she is a good handler and earns her clients and her wins with honesty and respect for both dog and owner.She has NEVER,NEVER abused any animal at any time!!!!! I hope to one day confront the person who started all this and give them what they claim she has done to these dogs! I have 2 questions about this persons scandolous post, 1) Why only Wheaten Terriers and Lakelands? when she shows all breeds-though mostly Terriers 2) How can she leave dogs sitting for the weekend in cages when the dogs are with her at dog shows-duh, don't you think someone would say something to a show rep? Maybe YOU need to get your ducks in a row before posting something like this,then it may be a little more believable to those who know about dogs shows and handling dogs. Are you a disgruntled ex-employee or jealous friend who knows that I too show dogs and know Tracy so you put MY name to this mess? Better believe if I ever find out who you are,you will face BOTH Tracy and Me and we will get to the bottom of it all.

I knew Tracey for years and showed dogs with her when we were both starting out. I have known her to be nothing short of one of the kindest people in the dog show world and would leave any of my dogs with her any time. It is sad to see someone strike out at someone with such a loving heart towards animals especially dogs....now, why would someone hurt an animal that they love so much and have devoted their life to? The answer is that they wouldn't. Why would someone post a slanderous report such as this?...the reasons are too many to number other than to say that there are simply some evil people in this world who seem justified in doing whatever is necessary to attempt to ruin those who are good at what they do and sucessful at their endeavors...that is Tracey. If these allegations were in fact true then Tracey would have her handlers license pulled and would be run out of dogs for life...

Well...."D" You sure couldn't prove your accusations against Lance and Tracy at Delzar Kennels by me. I have seen them for a long time in the ring and observed them grooming and caring for their dogs at many shows. I was impressed and therefore placed my miniature Schnauzer Special with them to handle shortly after you filed this report. My dog has never looked better. I have visited their home and kennel and the dogs are well cared for and it is set up very nice and is very clean. They also do not keep so many dogs that they cannot properly care for those they have. No dog is neglected there. I can vouch for that. Your accusations seem like they are coming from someone who is angry about something personal and wants a forum to strike back with. My dog is crazy about them and he looks great! He is always happy to go with them and a dog that is mistreated would not feel that way about a handler. His appearance and condition has improved since they have had him and I know that he has never been mistreated there. I suggest that you admit you made the accusations you did out of anger and not out of anything factual or true. Delzar Kennels are one of the best and I sleep well at night knowing my dog is with them.

Upon reading the complaint filed by "D" against the Delzar Kennels, I wonder how a company such as yours could print such an unsubstantiated, libelous report. I have had Wire Fox Terriers with Tracy and Lance over the past 5 years. They always have been well cared for. They are always happy to see me, but equally happy to be returned to the DeLoria's. I cannot believe the dogs are left in soiled crates as the dog are heavily marked with white and are always sparklingly clean. I have visited their home, kennels and showside set-up both announced and unannounced and have never felt my or any of their dogs were at risk for abusive care. I would hope that this item would be removed quickly from your website as the complaint is totally unsubstantiated.

It has been a few days since the initial shock of reading these outrageous accusations. First, we would like to say to D, you must be a gutless and cowardly person filled with hate for others that do not deserve it. Jealousy has gotten the best of you, for what other reason to say such dreadful things of someone who puts all their energy into the love and care of dogs. It is funny that the foundation of our business relies on the fact of the great care we provide our dogs and that someone such as yourself cannot and will not jeopardize the respect we have earned through years of hard work from our fellow professional handlers and some of the top breeders in the country. Your accusations are absurd, unfounded and laughable. With that said, I believe your efforts have failed. You have only brought more attention to us and our establishment and have furthered the prosperity of our careers. Come out into the open D. Show yourself if not to humiliated by the lies you tell. In conclusion, may you dig yourself a hole and wallow in your jealousy. Tracy Szaras-Deloria Delzar Kennel Piedmont, South Carolina 864-845-6321

I have known Tracy and Lance for four years, both personally adn professionaly. I have been in both their home and kennel, both invited and unexpectedly. I have also traveled with them to shows. I have never seen an animal mistreated, neglected, or abused in any way. These people don't even leave the cat home alone when they travel !! These dogs adore them. I have happily left not only my animals, but also my children, in their care without a worry. The American Kennel Club does not tolerate mistreatment of animals at dog shows or anywhere else, nor does the law. I believe the fact that you did not report to the proper authorities the abuse you described "witnessing first hand", but chose to anonymously slander a hard working, ethical, caring, respected professional handler speaks for you well enough.

I have been a client of Delzar Kennels for many years and they have had many of my dogs for long periods of time I have known Tracy since she was a young junior handler and know her family. My animals have always been well cared for and they are always healthy and happy to be with Tarcy and Lance I find this unfounded allegation to be written by a nameless and gutless individual. If they believe these allegations to be true they should not be trying to hide their idenity. I think they are disgruntled and mean spirted. My name is MArgo Dupre and I am Seretary of the Airedale Terrier Club of America. I co-own the Specials Airedale with Bonnie and Steve Gilbert, Steve is President of the ATCA. I think we are hard people to fool as to weather our dogs are properly cared for. I challenge this person to prove what they say. Margo Dupre