Bucks Co. Kennel Involved In Dog Deaths Investigation Reopens

WARMINSTER TOWNSHIP, PA — The Bucks County kennel under investigation by the Bucks County SPCA for two recent dog deaths has reopened.

R.C. Dog Care, a cageless kennel on Patricia Drive in Warminster Township, announced its reopening on Monday after a temporary closure following the death of two dogs under its care.

"I’m happy to report that I’ve received a clean bill of health and will be back to work alongside our amazing team," Owner Len Cloud said. "Our hours and staff will be the same as always, so your dogs can look forward to seeing familiar faces."

Cloud suggested that anyone with questions about the kennel should call or stop by in person.

Patch sent an email to Cindy Kelly, the SPCA's director of communications and development, for an update on the investigation.

Kelly said there is "nothing to share yet" on the investigation.

The agency had been requested by the Pennsylvania Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement, which oversees licensed kennels, to conduct the investigation.

The investigation centers around two dogs boarded there that died about a month apart.

When the investigation began on July 25, R.C. Dog Care announced its temporary closure "out of an abundance of caution and care."

Kelly said she could not provide details about the investigation when it was launched.

R.C. Dog Care said it was conducting an internal review of all procedures, training protocols, and communications in the wake of the dog deaths.

"We have always strived to provide a safe, loving, and cage-free environment for the dogs entrusted to our care. The recent loss of two of our clients’ cherished pets has been heartbreaking for everyone involved, and we continue to extend our deepest condolences to their families," the kennel said in another Facebook post. "We understand the seriousness of these tragedies and the emotions they have understandably stirred. We are devastated as caregivers, and we are committed to learning everything we can from what occurred."

With the temporary closure, R.C. Dog Care said it would refund any prepayments for services that had been arranged.