A decision is expected Tuesday.ĭespite the recent complaints, it's nothing new for the Pecks, they said.īefore the pair owned the shop, they sold the puppies from their home.Īrea residents and town officials complained about the number of dogs being sold out of the home, and the Pecks gave away or sold most of their pets last month.īut they said they disagree with the town's enforcement of various zoning and pet regulations.

According to Christopher Peck, the state is looking into the legality of the store's use of outdoor cages. The state investigated and found no ground to Knight's allegations.

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The Pecks have outdoor cages at their store, but said they cover the cages with a tarp and that the dogs are brought in each night and during cold weather. Resident Linda Schimanski, 60, recently filed a police report that alleged the dogs were kept outside during cold and rainy weather. Christopher Peck, 37, travels there once or twice a month to pick up dogs for customers, while some dogs are kept at the Berlin store until they are purchased. They said the real issue is that those complaining don't want to see a for-profit puppy store in town, even if the conditions are healthy and clean.Īt the store now, the couple sells Pekinese, Chihuahuas and boxers from breeders in South Carolina. The Pecks opened the store last year after breeding dogs at their Edgewood Road home for seven years.

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