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July 6, 2009 <br />To Whom It May Concern: <br />Please accept this letter as my support of issuing a permit and private kennel license to Deborah Unruh <br />and Timothy Marchiafava residing at 19119 Waco Street NW Elk River, MN. I understand that having <br />more than 3 pets is cause to wonder if the animals are being well cared for or are a nuisance to the <br />neighborhood for noise, safety, orodors/cleanliness. Let me assure you that I do not believe any of <br />these to be issues for these pet owners but am pleased that the city does look into these cases to be <br />certain the health and welfare of the pets is up to standard. <br />As a Veterinary Technologist, I can assure you that the care and training received by their dogs is second <br />to none. And as a personal friend who spends a fair amount of time at their residence as well as a 3 <br />month period that I lived with Deb at a former residence, f have witnessed the behavior of all the dogs <br />as well as the discipline given by the owners both day and night. <br />All of the dogs have attended puppy training classes, are kept up on all vaccines, and are exercised <br />multiple times per day. Deb works from home and is able to walk the dogs at least once a day as well as <br />let them out for their own exercise multiple times per day in the large fenced in area in the back yard. <br />This area is at least 100'x50' which is ample room for them to play. This area is poop-scooped every <br />single day to maintain cleanliness and far the health of the dogs. I know of no one who keeps their lawn <br />so meticulously clean of dog messes. <br />These dogs are NEVER let off leash to run the neighborhood as I've seen others do. They are always <br />walked on leash. None of the dogs are aggressive and are of any danger to children or adults in the <br />neighborhood. Barking is ceased within less than 5 minutes time and they are a{I trained with bark <br />collars if necessary -such as when other dogs are out in the area. It is always expected that dogs will <br />bark atone another but it is up to the owner to keep it under control. I firmly believe that Deb and Tim <br />work diligently on this. If the barking is not able to be stopped promptly, the dogs are put inside so as <br />not to disturb anyone. All dogs stay in their own .beds/crates in the air conditioned/heated garage. <br />Deb and Tim cal! on me occasionally for professional and medical advice if there is a concern with any of <br />their dogs and have even contacted me for behavioral advice and for products to help their neighbors <br />with their pets when they notice an issue. I cannot give a higher recommendation for pet owners and <br />hope that you will consider this when determining their qualifications for the above listed licenses. <br />Please feel free to contact me regarding these statements at any time. I can be reached by phone at <br />612-414-1268. <br />Sincerely, <br />Maria O'Conno.r, CVT <br />