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Twp. couple are currently constructing their Brussels Ridge Kennels and the pups are the
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PAGE 6. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1998.
Siberian huskies top dog at new kennel
By Bonnie Gropp
Citizen staff
Families often outgrow their living quarters. But for Gina and Jerry Platt it
became a doggone problem.
Former residents of Kitchener-Waterloo, the Plaits, who are now building a
kennel in Morris Twp., began rescuing Siberian huskies some time ago. They
came to a decision early this year that perhaps it would be better to find some
wide, open spaces, "before we were asked to leave the city."
The Plaits' canine club started subtly. "We had two dogs, but Jerry had
always Wanted a husky. We contacted a breeder, who said she had a female,
which had been in an abusive household. She didn't know how she would be
with children or with other pets. We told her we had no children and our dogs
are quite social," said Gina.
Jerry said, "We bought leads and collars on the way out. As far as we were
concerned she was going to be part of the family."
Akasha, they said, got along fabulously. "She has been perfect. You might
say she picked us."
Soon after the Plaits were contacted once again by the breeder who said
they had another husky that needed a home. "We talked it over, took one look
at her, she wasn't well taken care of, and brought her home. Shyana, was
followed by Chinook.
"He's an escape artist ," said Jerry. "An habitual offender at the Humane
Society."
Chinook, it seems had come from a loving home, but his owner an elderly
gentleman suffering from Alzheimers unfortunately couldn't keep him home.
"The Humane Society said if they picked him up one more time, they would
have to put him down. So we took him. He's a lovely dog, the only male
among seven females. He's having the time of his life," says Gina.
With the soft padding of puppy paws now filling their city home, last
March, every weekend, the Plaits started touring to look for potential living
spaces. One weekend, they happened upon Brussels.
"We went into the variety store and met two really wonderful ladies. We
took a look around town and everyone was so wonderful, so helpful," said
Gina.
That same day the couple ended up in Wroxeter where a real estate agent
Erwin Stone, was holding an open house. He told them about a house just
south of Brussels on Conc. 6/7.
"We drove by and that was it. We kept looking around, but continually
came back to Brussels."
When Shyana became pregnant, the Plans realized they were definitely
outgrowing the city. "We've got 10 dogs now and they needed space to run."
They listed their house, which sold in one week, bought the home in Morris
and moved in Oct. 16.
Now under construction it is hoped that Brussels Ridge Kennels will be up
and running before Christmas.
The Plaits will board all breeds and plan to breed and sell the Siberian
huskies. Anyone who would like to visit the kennels and see the sled dogs
doing what they do best is welcome.
Continued from page 4
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The Platts' Akasha, fourth from lett, legs it out with some 'teammates' as Trevor Doyle, an
acquaintance of the Platts enjoys the ride. Siberian huskies were bred to run, and visitors
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