EAK Dog Walking & Training

02/12/2024

Just a couple of cuties in the rain 🌧️🐶

29/11/2024

| Kelly's Kennels - Warrington: Beagle dies after being bought from notorious breeding operation run by Kelly Fenney (pictured) and husband William Fenney.

While their business address is a farm in Croft, Warrington, Cheshire, licensed breeders Kelly's Kennels is now registered nearly 300 miles way to Fivemiletown, County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland.

According to campaign group One Little Westie this move was a cynical exploitation of legal loopholes, enabling the money-grubbing Feeneys to continue the mass selling of puppies that has brought them a life of luxury for years.

Full report on this disturbing trend:

https://www.warringtonguardian.co.uk/news/24579533.puppies-bred-northern-ireland-sold-warrington/

Now, a heartbroken couple, Brandon and Ellie Branigan, have spoken to the press after they had to have the puppy they bought from Kelly's put to sleep.

The Branigans purchased the dog, Arlo, on August 18 but were informed by their vet that he had been born with congenital kidney disease and underdeveloped kidneys. Tragically, nothing could be done for the seven-month-old dog and he was put down as his health rapidly deteriorated.

On the day that the couple purchased the dog, who was riddled with ear mites and also had an ear infection, they were celebrating their third anniversary. They were familiar with Kelly’s Kennels as Ellie had visited the establishment as a child to see the puppies.

Describing his visit, Mr. Branigan said: “When we purchased him, we got told it was 16 weeks old, being four months. He was priced a bit cheaper because it was classed as an older pup."

The couple asked to see Arlo's mother, but were told this wouldn't be possible.

Mr Branigan continued: “By the time we got home, after all the excitement of buying a dog and having a new family member, we got home and worked out, he was actually 20 or 21 weeks, so actually five months old.

Mr. Branigan believes that if Arlo had a health disorder from birth, it should have been picked up prior to the sale.

“With the facilities I seen in Northern Ireland, then they should have the scans, they should have ultrasounds. They should pick up on the genetic side of things when the puppy is born.”

Mr. Branigan is speaking out about his loss as he fears another family could lose their much-loved companion.

He said: “What I am worried about is I don’t want some seven-year-old girl who has got Arlo’s brother or sister from the same litter to have gone through the same pain as us or a family who could not afford the same insurance as us.

“I have vet bills of up to £6,000. He had blood work, he had ultrasounds, I have every bit of evidence from my vets.

“I know coming up to Christmas now, all these families will want these dogs to give to the children, and then come January, February, or March, I don't want any of these go for the same problems and pain.”

Remembering his companion, Mr. Branigan said: “He was my everything to me. I spent every second I could with him. I got up at five o'clock in the morning to walk him. I have not been to the gym in three months because I spent every second I could with him.

“We had a big massive loving bubble between us all and it had been taken away from us.”

Many of the dogs bred in Fivemiletown end up in England. It is not known yet if Arlo was one of them.

Kelly's Kennels was approached by the Impartial Reporter for a comment but did not reply.

https://www.impartialreporter.com/news/24738680.pup-dies-months-purchase-kennels-registered-fivemiletown/

Northern Ireland's Voice For The Voiceless

28/11/2024

So happy in the frost ❄️ keeps the mud frozen 🤣

27/11/2024

Jimmy and Poppy blending in with the big dawgs 🤩🐶

26/11/2024

Tuesday group shots 🐾🥰

25/11/2024

Ready for the week ahead 💪

21/11/2024

Happy faces this afternoon 🥰🐾❄️

20/11/2024

December is nearly here 🙈🙈🙈

I will be closing after my training sessions on Friday 20th December and then will reopen as normal on Monday 6th January 2025 🎄🎉🎆

I will also be off on Friday 6th December for a long weekend to celebrate a fake Christmas with my own family 🥰

19/11/2024

Snow day ❄️

18/11/2024

What Hamilton thinks of Mondays 🤪

14/11/2024

Happy Thursday 🥰

13/11/2024

Zoooooomies 🐾

12/11/2024

Today’s post goes to my Nan and Jack Daniels 🩵(not the alcoholic drink)

it’s been 10 years today that my Nan passed away and was 6 years since Jack had passed on the 8th November.

I still wish they were around today and I know my Nan would have loved seeing what I do today and Jack would have loved to meet all the dogs (and taught them naughty behaviours 🙊)

Here’s to the best human in the world and the naughtiest but loveliest dog I’ve ever known 🥂🐶

06/11/2024

Half way to the weekend 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🐾

05/11/2024

Herbie had his last walk with us today and we’ll miss him SOOO much! Hopefully we still get to see him from time to time. We had a blast on his last walk and they posed so well 🥰

04/11/2024

Happy heelwork 🥰🐾

02/11/2024

🎆🎇Prepare your Pup for Bonfire Night🎇🎆

This time of year is never fun for some of our pets. And it’s so unpredictable nowadays and just a constant drone of fireworks making our pets extremely stressed.

Some dogs can be trained to cope better with fireworks while others just cannot. Always speak to your vet if they end up extremely stressed during nights you know it’s going to sound like a bit of a war zone 😖

Stay safe over the next week or possibly two months 😖🎇

31/10/2024

😍😍😍 Abigail is the best! Gizmo loves her and I love her trim after she’s been 🥰

☆ Happy Halloween ★

𝙼𝚎𝚜𝚜𝚊𝚐𝚎 𝚝𝚘 𝚋𝚘𝚘𝚔 📲