Comments on: Updated Tulare County kennel ordinances discussed https://www.ourvalleyvoice.com/2018/08/15/updated-tulare-county-kennel-ordinances-discussed/ In-depth, locally-produced coverage of the Central Valley. Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:43:55 -0700 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Dan https://www.ourvalleyvoice.com/2018/08/15/updated-tulare-county-kennel-ordinances-discussed/#comment-14623 Dan Thu, 23 Aug 2018 15:53:22 +0000 https://bak.ourvalleyvoice.com/?p=25629#comment-14623 Because the citizens demand higher standards. Take Mr. Abbott out of it. If the standards allow a dog to be over bred (bred every heat) and left out in 110 degree weather in a small cage on the dirt, mud, and feces... They need to be changed. If I saw someone that had 40+ dogs in cages all outside in the dead of summer in the valley with feces all over I'd expect it to be illegal. The fact that it isn't needs to be changed. Don't you think dogs deserve better? or would you treat your dogs this way? Because the citizens demand higher standards. Take Mr. Abbott out of it. If the standards allow a dog to be over bred (bred every heat) and left out in 110 degree weather in a small cage on the dirt, mud, and feces… They need to be changed. If I saw someone that had 40+ dogs in cages all outside in the dead of summer in the valley with feces all over I’d expect it to be illegal. The fact that it isn’t needs to be changed. Don’t you think dogs deserve better? or would you treat your dogs this way?

]]> By: Dave M https://www.ourvalleyvoice.com/2018/08/15/updated-tulare-county-kennel-ordinances-discussed/#comment-14622 Dave M Thu, 23 Aug 2018 04:16:42 +0000 https://bak.ourvalleyvoice.com/?p=25629#comment-14622 And just why should the county enforce a higher standard? Again, who pays the bill? This is especially true since this does appear to be a vendetta against one place of business lead by two or three angry complainers. And just why should the county enforce a higher standard? Again, who pays the bill? This is especially true since this does appear to be a vendetta against one place of business lead by two or three angry complainers.

]]> By: Dan https://www.ourvalleyvoice.com/2018/08/15/updated-tulare-county-kennel-ordinances-discussed/#comment-14617 Dan Wed, 22 Aug 2018 17:59:08 +0000 https://bak.ourvalleyvoice.com/?p=25629#comment-14617 Dave... obviously they've reported it to the authorities and been told that he's within code which shocked and appalled them so they sought to have the ordinances changed to better match how they feel pets/animals should be treated. Basically they followed the steps that are in place to handle these types of situations. Bottom line is dogs shouldn't be bred every heat, there should be a limit on how many dogs a person can have, they should have adequate shelter that keeps them dry and out of extreme heat. These are a few of the recommendations... I don't see anything wrong with this. Why are you so displeased with the people who want the minimum standards raised? does raising the standards affect you? I know you're concerned about the cost because you're a taxpayer but having the authorities go and investigate someone and not being able to fine them because the standards don't allow it costs more than having them investigate and being able to fine them. Plus I'm pretty sure Mr. Abbott doesn't pay his fair share of taxes anyway... so if you're really concerned about who's footing the bill I'd be more concerned about who isn't. Dave… obviously they’ve reported it to the authorities and been told that he’s within code which shocked and appalled them so they sought to have the ordinances changed to better match how they feel pets/animals should be treated. Basically they followed the steps that are in place to handle these types of situations. Bottom line is dogs shouldn’t be bred every heat, there should be a limit on how many dogs a person can have, they should have adequate shelter that keeps them dry and out of extreme heat. These are a few of the recommendations… I don’t see anything wrong with this. Why are you so displeased with the people who want the minimum standards raised? does raising the standards affect you? I know you’re concerned about the cost because you’re a taxpayer but having the authorities go and investigate someone and not being able to fine them because the standards don’t allow it costs more than having them investigate and being able to fine them. Plus I’m pretty sure Mr. Abbott doesn’t pay his fair share of taxes anyway… so if you’re really concerned about who’s footing the bill I’d be more concerned about who isn’t.

]]> By: PMTHATER https://www.ourvalleyvoice.com/2018/08/15/updated-tulare-county-kennel-ordinances-discussed/#comment-14573 PMTHATER Sun, 19 Aug 2018 17:37:45 +0000 https://bak.ourvalleyvoice.com/?p=25629#comment-14573 In reply to <a href="https://www.ourvalleyvoice.com/2018/08/15/updated-tulare-county-kennel-ordinances-discussed/#comment-14537">Margo</a>. Margo - can you enlighten us as to which are please? Not that anyone is surprised. In reply to Margo.

Margo – can you enlighten us as to which are please? Not that anyone is surprised.

]]> By: Stacy M https://www.ourvalleyvoice.com/2018/08/15/updated-tulare-county-kennel-ordinances-discussed/#comment-14546 Stacy M Thu, 16 Aug 2018 19:15:35 +0000 https://bak.ourvalleyvoice.com/?p=25629#comment-14546 Ummm screw you Dave if your such a Ron fan maybe you ought to reimburse us for all our expenses since he doesn’t return our calls!!! Ummm screw you Dave if your such a Ron fan maybe you ought to reimburse us for all our expenses since he doesn’t return our calls!!!

]]> By: Stacy https://www.ourvalleyvoice.com/2018/08/15/updated-tulare-county-kennel-ordinances-discussed/#comment-14544 Stacy Thu, 16 Aug 2018 19:07:10 +0000 https://bak.ourvalleyvoice.com/?p=25629#comment-14544 I have personally had experience with Ron and had no idea I was buying from a puppy mill however after spending 700.00 for my chocolate lab she was sick the next day after contacting Ron he admitted that his whole litter was sick with kennel cough and after numerous visits to the vet she was placed on antibiotics and at 10 months old was diagnosed with hip dysplasia when trying to contact Ron and leaving several messages the so called preacher would not return my call!! My dog is now 3 yrs old and I love her very much but after spending 7,000 on vet bills he can’t even return my call a real Piece of shit!!! Which I also have several text messages I will post for any of you who think he is so wonderful !! Not to mention since my last post several people whom have reached out to me in messenger have told me he is a crook with his church I have personally had experience with Ron and had no idea I was buying from a puppy mill however after spending 700.00 for my chocolate lab she was sick the next day after contacting Ron he admitted that his whole litter was sick with kennel cough and after numerous visits to the vet she was placed on antibiotics and at 10 months old was diagnosed with hip dysplasia when trying to contact Ron and leaving several messages the so called preacher would not return my call!! My dog is now 3 yrs old and I love her very much but after spending 7,000 on vet bills he can’t even return my call a real Piece of shit!!! Which I also have several text messages I will post for any of you who think he is so wonderful !! Not to mention since my last post several people whom have reached out to me in messenger have told me he is a crook with his church

]]> By: Margo https://www.ourvalleyvoice.com/2018/08/15/updated-tulare-county-kennel-ordinances-discussed/#comment-14537 Margo Thu, 16 Aug 2018 05:27:37 +0000 https://bak.ourvalleyvoice.com/?p=25629#comment-14537 " All of the customers profiled in this article said they did not attend Abbott’s church nor were they members of his family." That's interesting because I know for a fact that most of the "happy customers" are family friends and accointances of Abbott's family. ” All of the customers profiled in this article said they did not attend Abbott’s church nor were they members of his family.”
That’s interesting because I know for a fact that most of the “happy customers” are family friends and accointances of Abbott’s family.

]]> By: Kristine willard https://www.ourvalleyvoice.com/2018/08/15/updated-tulare-county-kennel-ordinances-discussed/#comment-14536 Kristine willard Thu, 16 Aug 2018 02:44:03 +0000 https://bak.ourvalleyvoice.com/?p=25629#comment-14536 He cleans them up and makes it look really good when he knows someone coming to check I’ve known people that work for him and he says to do that so that he can pass his stuff and you guys won’t bother him he is a puppy mill this is ridiculous he needs to be shut down and yes he is a preacher who has robbed his own church so guess what I wouldn’t trust him as far as I could throw him He cleans them up and makes it look really good when he knows someone coming to check I’ve known people that work for him and he says to do that so that he can pass his stuff and you guys won’t bother him he is a puppy mill this is ridiculous he needs to be shut down and yes he is a preacher who has robbed his own church so guess what I wouldn’t trust him as far as I could throw him

]]> By: Dan https://www.ourvalleyvoice.com/2018/08/15/updated-tulare-county-kennel-ordinances-discussed/#comment-14535 Dan Wed, 15 Aug 2018 22:15:47 +0000 https://bak.ourvalleyvoice.com/?p=25629#comment-14535 Because the people in this county have higher standards than the state apparently... And as far as paying for it... that'd be tax payers... now those who cleverly find ways of avoiding the tax man obviously avoid paying for it... not naming anyone in particular of course. Because the people in this county have higher standards than the state apparently… And as far as paying for it… that’d be tax payers… now those who cleverly find ways of avoiding the tax man obviously avoid paying for it… not naming anyone in particular of course.

]]> By: Christy https://www.ourvalleyvoice.com/2018/08/15/updated-tulare-county-kennel-ordinances-discussed/#comment-14531 Christy Wed, 15 Aug 2018 18:00:40 +0000 https://bak.ourvalleyvoice.com/?p=25629#comment-14531 Thank you Patrick Hamblin and the Advisory Committee for putting together the new minimum standards for commercial kennels and revised ordinances. Despite the "happy customers" dogs deserve better than what they get pumping out pups for Mr. Abbott's personal gain. Thank you Patrick Hamblin and the Advisory Committee for putting together the new minimum standards for commercial kennels and revised ordinances.
Despite the “happy customers” dogs deserve better than what they get pumping out pups for Mr. Abbott’s personal gain.

]]>