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Town board tables renewal of kennel special-use permit after residents allege code violations and animal safety incidents
Summary
The town board voted to table the special-use permit renewal for Kelly Schwagel’s training and boarding center at 2488A Greenland Boulevard after multiple public commenters alleged escapes, bites, improper sedation and other code violations; the board asked code enforcement and staff to inspect and report back.
The Grand Island Town Board on Feb. 3 voted to table the special-use permit renewal for a dog boarding and training business at 2488A Greenland Boulevard amid multiple complaints from residents alleging repeated code violations, animal escapes and attacks on people.
Several public speakers described a pattern of alleged incidents at the facility operated by Kelly Schwagel (commercial name discussed in public comment as “PIP Chick,” “Pip Check” and similarly spelled variants in the record). Janine Geller, identifying herself as an animal advocate, said she submitted records to the town showing the facility exceeded its previously permitted overnight…
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