Starstruck References
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Occasionally, we are asked for references or testimonials from past clients. Although these do have their place in finding you next furry family member, they should not take the place of visiting the kennel first hand or seeking the opinion of a professional veterinarian. We requested that our veterinarian, Dr Janice Reid, conduct a kennel inspection on behalf of those who can not feasibly travel to our kennel.
A note about Starstruck Labradors……
I had the pleasure of visiting Carleton and Valina Pope, the owners of Starstruck Labradors on October 26, 2011.
I have known Carleton and Valina for two and a half years and have seen nearly all of their breeding animals and many of their puppies.
I was very impressed when I visited their facilities. All of the kennels and pens had ample space for their dogs to exercise in, were immaculately clean, and best of all their dogs looked happy, comfortable and well fed. The kennels used for whelping were also very impressive with tile flooring and in-floor heat, an ideal environment for puppies and their mothers.
I also reviewed some of the records regarding their breeding animals. Extensive genetic screening is done on their animals to ensure the quality of their breeding stock. OFA radiographs of hips and elbows are also routinely performed on their breeding animals. It is obvious that great care and consideration is involved in each breeding that occurs.
What I appreciate about Carleton and Valina’s business from a veterinarian’s perspective is the genuine care and attention they give each of their animals. They also have a strong and admirable desire to produce and sell well bred and well mannered animals that truly reflect the characteristics of the Labrador breed. I also appreciate that after a male or female has contributed to their breeding program, they are neutered or spayed and a loving and caring home for them is carefully selected.
It has been a pleasure and a privilege to be able to work hand in hand with Carleton and Valina in their pursuit to produce high quality animals and I look forward to watching and helping them achieve their goals.
Janice Reid, DVM
Didsbury Veterinary Services
Didsbury, AB
We have been petitioning both the Canadian Kennel Club and the Alberta SPCA to begin programs that would allow breeding kennels to request inspections, as we have done through our veterinarian. Currently, there is no program in place in Canada to inspect breeding homes unless a complaint has been made to the SPCA or RCMP. Trying to raise the standard with a kennel inspection of our own, we hope that many other breeders will follow our example.
In this way, we hope to help reduce the proliferation of sub-standard breeding operations, both large and small. Please help us reach this goal by asking any other breeders you hope deal with to provide documentation of a full kennel inspection performed by a veterinarian.
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