21 dogs are up for adoption after a boarding dispute between DogWalker Ranch and the dogs’ previous owner, accused of never picking his dogs up from the center in Ocala, Florida.
Music artist and entrepreneur Darrell Kelley left his 21 dogs in the care of DogWalker Ranch owners Ayla Pritchard and Nicklaus Pritchard on July 10. The Pritchards said Kelley failed to pay boarding, veterinary costs and other expenses, ultimately leading to the ownership contention. According to an invoice from DogWalker Ranch to Kelley obtained by WUFT News, Kelley boarded dogs at the ranch before, most recently in February.
However, this dispute began when Kelley dropped 21 dogs off in July when the Pritchards allege the dogs arrived matted and underweight, requiring veterinary care. The dogs had “feces and vomit embedded in their fur, and had to be taken to a vet for treatment, including anesthesia for grooming,” Ayla Pritchard said…