Char Lyn Kennels

10/04/2024

Once again….phone is out. Please call 717-701-0074.
We are researching fiber optics.

07/15/2024

Lord give me patience! Yes…same story, 2 weeks later….our phone line is not working AGAIN! On the phone with Brightspeed AGAIN and they are saying no technician available until the 22nd! I think I blew a blood vessel. Trying to “encourage” them to get an earlier date. Any suggestions on landline companies?
In the meantime please call 717-701-0074 or 717-343-9995.

06/30/2024

Once again our phone is dead and Brightspeed cannot be out till Tuesday, July 2nd. The phone does not ring nor can we access any messages. Please call 717-701-0074 or 717-343-9995.
Thank you for understanding and patience.

06/03/2024

If you are having problems leaving messages or not receiving a call back, our phone company, Brightspeed once again are having issues.
In the meantime, please call 717-701-0074

01/05/2024

Happy New Year! We want to thank all of you for the privilege of caring for your dogs.

2023 like in years past was an emotional year. Some of our senior boarders passed away which is always heartbreaking to get that phone call. I can recall memories of their quirks, the way they made me laugh, even the muddy paw prints on my shirt.

Sometimes I get to hug and love them one more time before they pass away. I have grown older with many of them, which makes their passing harder. They take a piece of my heart with them.

I often ask myself “is it time to retire”? Can my heart take another passing? The answer comes with the memories that were created and I hold in my heart. The joys, laughter and love is greater than the heartache.

One of my favorite seniors “Rocky” passed away last year, I was able hug and say goodbye. His wonderful owners gave me a very small cutting from Rocky’s bush. It sits on my window space, I water and talk to it. It didn’t die but it wasn’t growing. Just shortly before Christmas, I looked at the small plant and was amazed…it had a beautiful blossom. Who would have thought this would happen…Rocky sent me a blessing and hope.

May your lives be filled with days creating beautiful memories with your loved ones.

Rocky’s plant

11/09/2023

To our pet owners and anyone who boards their dogs.
Cumberland county has a new dog warden that inspects the kennels.
Yesterday during inspection of our kennel I was told that ONLY a copy of the RABIES CERTIFICATE is acceptable. He will not accept an invoice that shows when it was given and when it is due. He will not accept a health certificate showing the current rabies. He will not accept a rabies tag.
Please make bringing your dog to the kennel easier and not having to scramble to get one from your vet.
In the 23 years of owning the kennel this has never been an issue but with the changing of inspectors, we can only accept Rabies Certificates.
Please bring the certificate as well as a health or invoice showing the other vaccines.
We apologize for the inconvenience and ask for your patience and understanding.

07/27/2023

Update on Crimson:
An email was sent out an email inviting Crimson’s team excluding his handler and the person who wanted to adopt him to his “killing”.The one person who Crimson loved the most.
Then announced “Crimson crossed the Rainbow bridge today surrounded by people who love him. Run free sweet boy. We love you.
Sincerely CRCPA Board of Directors

I call BU****IT! This was sneaky and cowardly. His favorite people Diane, Felicity and Amy were not invited. So many volunteers fought for his life but the power egos of the board dictated his death. Once again Canine Rescue volunteers have no voice in this rescue.

Crimson had a loving home lined up with his handler to live the life he deserved. He came to the rescue at 6 months and in 2 years, they didn’t help over his issues but set him up to fail. More than half the board originally resigned but was then replaced with women who sided with them to take another vote.

Today the board of directors killed a healthy young dog who had not 1 but 3 people who wanted to adopt him. They pick and choose who will die. You will hear about liability and insurance, just remind them they have a dog being fostered by a board member that had to go to court after biting a neighbor. That special insurance had to be found for his coverage.

Crimson, I can’t express my anger nor my sorrow for what they did to you. I promise your death will not be brushed under the rug.

07/27/2023

PLEASE SHARE

With the permission and blessings of the property owner Pat and on behalf of her deceased husband who’s dream was to save dogs. He closed the kennel business and rented the complete kennel for rescues. As she stated, get the word out. The rescue is Canine Rescue of Pa.

I asked the previous question for a reason. By law, a no kill shelter/rescue can put down 10% of intakes and still be able to say no kill rescue. The public is given a false impression by rescues using no kill.
A local rescue is putting down a dog today because of bite history.
I personally have seen and observed their rescue kennel approx. 2 years ago to evaluate a dog who was to be euthanized. While waiting for the volunteer, I watch every dog over reactive to me and each other (this was outside). There was a puppy in the 2nd run and older small dog in the first….they were scared and overwhelmed.
Inside the kennel was worse, no privacy barrier between the runs, even the center walk way were only a few feet apart. I also noticed quite a few return dogs.
I met with the dog I was to observe and went for a walk thru a wooded area. I put her thru some exercises. Once back to the kennel, she was put into a long fenced in area. Just a long yard. Another dog was brought out and put into the adjoining yard. Then action or I should say reaction running started. Up and down the yard…all reactive running.
I put together a case file on her after talking to the ppl who were bitten, trying to get prior history from the rescue was almost impossible.
Her advocates even took her to UPenn to be evaluated by a vet behaviorist and paid for it.
Both my assessment and the vets were the same…she could be rehabbed once in a non reactive environment, change in medication, finding her triggers she could be adopted into the right home.
I then attended a board meeting where they were going to tell everyone that the dog needed to be euthanized even after 2 extensive evaluations from behaviorist. Trying to reason was impossible so I stepped up and said I would take her..this was the only way to save her. Almost 2 yrs later, she is leading a happy life with her trigger which we know.

Today another dog at the same rescue is at threat of being killed for the same reason. His handler wants to adopt him, the trainer would work with him but again….NO. Their excuse is liability and insurance.
No mention of liability or insurance was told to me when I took Daisy. This dog came to the rescue as a puppy because his owner used a shock collar on him and he reacted. This dog has been at the rescue learning and becoming more and more reactive. The rescue created this.
When I first became involved with the rescue, I have repeatedly said that the rescue is creating reactive dogs. I have volunteered several times to help create a less reactive environment and a way to help decompress the dogs. My offer was never taken up. I was also told by a couple volunteers that the rescue is not a rehab but placing dogs into homes. That’s so ridiculous…why do you think they are in shelters and rescues…they have issues. It was SO wrong, unfair and sometimes dangerous to place a dog into a home without evaluating and rehabilitation.
The almighty board is the only voice in the rescue and volunteers have no right to opinions. If you expressed them, you are accused of creating an hostile environment. This is what’s happening now. A volunteer who’s been with the rescue close to when it was created, one board member wants her out. This gentle woman is fighting to give this dog a chance to live as he has a home to go to. Many volunteers have resigned because of the board’s decision.
Interesting note, a dog being fostered by a board member who has a history of bites, bit a neighbor, went to court to fight not to be labeled “dangerous dog”. This dog isn’t being threatened of being put down.
In my many years working with dogs, I have never been so angry and hurting so badly for this dog. There is no reasoning with the board as they are the power. Power vs compassion…compassion lost.
There are a few in danger dogs in their facility.
So when donating money to a no kill, be sure to ask how many dogs were put down.
I’m so very, very sorry Crimson…humans have failed you.

07/16/2023

IMPORTANT
Dogs being boarded at any kennel MUST bring a current copy of vaccines, especially the rabies. The copy must show the vet clinic, address and phone. It must show when the next vaccine is due.
This is particularly important for the rabies vaccine. The Pa dog warden/kennel inspector will accept rabies vaccine certificate as well as the invoice from the vet showing at the bottom of page when rabies are due. A paper copy must be shown to the inspector as proof during inspections, minimum 2x surprise inspections per year.
During inspection, the inspector will ask us to pull the proof of rabies for each dog in boarding.

We do not require but encourage you to make sure your dog licensed is current. We are asked random dogs to check. If no proof, inspector will call you to send proof. No license equals a $50 fine.

We are working with a programmer for the kennel so that we can keep all records of dogs on file.

01/27/2023

Barry made us a better kennel.
We will truly miss his caring, kindness and guidance.

My heart hurts and in total disbelief. Barry was my kennel inspector and friend. He recently came to the inspection and as usual there was a lot of discussions.
For Barry, being a Pa Dog Warden was not just a job but a passion and love for dogs (all creatures). Whether picking up strays, doing inspections, following up on dog bites…he did so in the best interest of dogs.
He believed “there are no bad dogs, just bad people”. Whenever I received a call from him and he would say “Miss Lynda”, it meant there was a bite incident but believed the dog deserved a chance to be evaluated. He would ask me to help the dog by working with its owners. Of course I never could say no.
He was months away from retiring, looking forward to spending time with his family but still be involved with dogs in some capacity.
I will miss his smile, the laughs, comparing thoughts….his gentle soul.
I’m sure Barry is going to be pretty busy in heaven as many dogs have greeted him with balls in their mouths.
Until we meet again my friend…..thank you for being the best advocate for our dogs.

When you doubt that one person can make a difference in the world.
When you doubt that a single voice can’t be heard.
When you doubt one action can change another’s reaction.
When you doubt kindness and compassion is power.
Barry leaves no doubts.

View Barry J. Hockley Sr.'s obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.