Shady Pines Kennels

Dogs returning with serious injuries (puncture wounds, bed sores, scabs, raw paws)

“Got her back with puncture wounds, scabs, swollen cheeks, weight loss, raw paws and hind legs. Came home shaking and timid to human touch.”

Parasitic infections (round worms, Coccidia) contracted at facility

“My mom's dog got round worms and Coccidia from this kennel and he's very sick now.”

Kennel cough/illness outbreaks

“Both of my dogs also came home pretty sick with kennel cough and one is having to stay at the vet hospital overnight.”

Significant weight loss during stays

“My dog came back with a kennel cough and lost 10 pounds.”

Unsanitary conditions (urine smell, feces on dog/bed, infestations)

“My dog smelled awful and wreaked of urine. He had sticky yellow on his coat from the pee.”

Dogs not being fed properly or given water

“When we got home they RAN to their water bowl and drank until it was empty then devoured food.”

Alleged unlicensed operation

“This is an underground business that doesn't even have a license.”

Food/items not returned to owners(6 mentions)

“We left 7 bag of treats and 10 cans of wet food. No food was returned and they couldn't find his Teddy bear, or toy Squeaky Cat.”

Price changes without notice(3 mentions)

“They continuously change there price without letting you know ahead of time.”

Dogs coming back dirty or smelling of urine(5 mentions)

“My dog smelled awful and wreaked of urine.”

Lack of communication about issues(4 mentions)

“One of the dogs has a cut on his head and nothing was said about it, so we have no clue where it came from.”

Staff turnover/management issues(2 mentions)

“Recently all of their staff has quit because of the management.”