[SophieKatesMom]

I need to vent.

I knew it was to good to be true, after 1.5 years of boarding Sophie Kate with the same kennel we had problems over Christmas.

My friend was nice enough to pick her up for me on Monday since our flight was coming in after the kennel closed. When our plane landed I called my friend and one of the first things she said is "you are not going to be happy". She said Sophie Kate smells like urine and both of her blankets are urine soaked - she is right I was not happy, not acceptable however blankets and Yorkies are washable.

Well when I get a good look at Sophie Kate on Monday night after her bath I notice she has a sore on top of her head. I guess I should be happy that it appears the sore is healing but still I am upset, I want to know what happened to my dog. I called the kennel on Tuesday and the owner said she was not aware of anything could have caused the sore and perhaps Sophie has a "Hot Spot" (she doesn't. her Vet said she doubted that was the problem also).

Sophie Kate is used to being in a crate, she is crate trained so I am sure she did not bump her head on the crate trying to get out. I also know that the last thing she will do is "potty" in her crate, the poor thing will hold it for hours is necessary.

So today Sophie Kate and I are going to her Vet so she can check out this sore.

I get so frustrated, I called the kennel everyday and no mention of a sore.

From now on Sophie Kate is staying with her groomer or she is going with me, no more kennel for her.

Thanks for letting me vent.