~ Ailea's Open Letter ~
July 1, 2002
Revised July 31, 2008
If you, or someone you know, has
acquired a Sheltie from Ailea Shelties or Ailea's Place,
you are invited to read
and share the following information with appropriate parties involved.
If you
have any questions regarding this letter, please feel free to
contact Amy.
Dear Ailea Pet Home:
I write at this time to inform you I have stopped breeding Shelties. A serious childhood allergy to dogs and most pollens, dusts and molds has decided to reoccur, causing me critical allergen overload. This, in addition to other health issues I deal with has proven too much. In the allergy department, the one thing over which I did have control was dog numbers and that had to be reconciled, in addition to the "clean air" steps we have taken at home. As a result, no more puppies, and no more than two dogs at Ailea's Place at one time. I had originally thought perhaps ongoing desensitization therapy (allergy shots) would turn things around, but they have not, nor do I think they ever will.
I pray this finds you and any Ailea Sheltie you may have, doing well, and I wish to assure you that should anything arise about which you have any questions or concerns, I am still here for you, will continue to be here for you, and welcome you to contact me. Please remember there is no possible way I could provide another Sheltie, but that does not relieve my responsibility to you or your Ailea Sheltie. Being there for you, and doing what I can within the limits of any sales contract will always be an outstanding debt I owe you.
It is possible, if you are looking to acquire a Sheltie and want something that originated through Ailea, let me know. There are a couple of breeders whose bloodlines include Ailea's, who may have puppies or adult Shelties available for consideration.
With all best wishes to you and yours,
Amy Butcher, Ailea Shelties, Ailea's Place