346 days of the most natural harmonized family.
346 days of the perfect bonded sisters.
346 days of Moo making us better – a better version of Madi and a better version of myself.
346 days of which 42 were spent in the agility ring. 4 states.
346 days of gratitude.
346 days of fulfilled healthy, happy, and loved life full of well deserved fun.
1 moment of animal neglect that cost Moo everything….
On Thursday,November 30, 2017, Moo went to Bounding Hound in Coralville, IA for dog daycare as she had been doing since May 2017.
It is my understanding that Moo went missing at approximately 1:30pm while left unattended outside. After receiving a phone call from Loren Prottsman, owner of Bounding Hound, at 3pm I started a search party consisting of myself, the entire six-person team of local business Everyday Helper, four family members,and four close friends.
The following day at 8:20am I received call that a good Samaritan found Moo dead along Interstate 80 near what would be the 12th Ave exit if one existed. Approximately 1 mile from Bounding Hound and 5 miles from my home –she was headed north to get back home.
I filed a complaint December 2017 with the US Department of Agriculture. As of 11.30.18 there has been several follow up attempts with no response by the US Department of Agriculture.
I also filed a complaint with the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and it was followed up on 01/02/18 with inspection # AB002820 by inspector Stephanie Black. Bounding Hound was approved during this inspection even with violation Chapter 67.5(1) Purchase, Sale, Trade and Adoption records on the inspection.
There was also another complaint by another party filed in April 2017 with inspection follow up date of 4/26/17 #AB002504 with Inspector Stephanie Black note as follows:
‘this residential based commercial establishment believes itself to be a commercial kennel, not a dog daycare (rules do not apply).’
However, Moo was at Bounding Hound for doggie day care services.
As of March2018 The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship has re-visited the status of Bounding Hound.
As of November 2018, Bounding Hound, with the assistance of the City of Coralville, has moved locations. Some would be foolish enough to believe this is due to expansion goals however this is because it’s clear violation of City of Coralville code to be operating an animal service business within city limits unless in a commercial or industrial zoned area. That’s 7+ years Bounding Hound was directly violating city code. And then the City that was violated helped them find a new home in compliance. No consequence on record for the 7+ years worth of violation.
As of today – Bounding Hound is still in business.
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