John C
Elmsford,#2Consumer Comment
Tue, September 09, 2008
I am writing in response to the article written by Josephine in Carmel NY about Shady Pine Kennel Inc. and Dale Schweizer. First of all it is important to say that I personally know many people who have purchased pet from Mr Schweizer and they are very happy. It is unfortunate that Josephine had a problem and that it did not occur before the company she purchased her pet from went out of business(March 16, 2008). In April of 2008 the landlord of the property where Shady Pine Kennel Inc. was located died. The children decided that the property would be sold at a price Mr Schweizer could not afford. So he was forced to close Shady Pine Kennel Inc and to File for personal bankruptcy. None of this has been easy for the employees of Shady Pine Kennel Inc. or for Mr Schweizer. I know if they were in business they would have taken care of the debt. They have been there for 8 years and would have much more bad press if this was a routine behavior. As for Mr Schweizer covering the bill for Shady Pine Kennel Inc. had he not had to file bankruptcy I personally think he would have covered it even though the puppy was not one of his own ,but from another breeder. I am very happy with my Golden that I have had for 5 years and only hope that things start to improve for Mr. Schweizer and that he can continue to breed such wonderful dogs. I do feel bad for Josephine , but I think that the loss of his kennel and all personal assets is far worse than a vet bill.