Howling success to continue under kennel 146 s new ownership

Thursday, July 20, 2006 - 00:00





ALTAMONT — The new owner of Altamont Country Kennels said he was inspired to buy the business by his dogs.

Carl and Mary Felix will continue to offer the same services — boarding and grooming — provided by former owner Ed Ledermann.
"I knew they would do good. I’m very pleased," said Ledermann. "Carl is a trained and experienced groomer""

Ledermann owned the business for about six years and said he left in order to spend more time with his young children, aged five and three.
A reception was held last Thursday, where the Filexes’ had a "meet and greet" with about 75 customers of the kennel.
"So far it’s been phenomenal," said Mr. Felix. "This, right now, is really the busy season"It’s hard work, but it’s fun. We love dogs and we love the kennel."

This is the Felix’s first business; Mr. Felix previously worked as a computer programmer and part-time groomer. Mrs. Felix runs the office, feeds the dogs, and administers medication, according to her husband. Mr. Felix told The Enterprise that he went to grooming school and has worked as a dog groomer for the past several years.
Ledermann and his wife have bought a house "just up the road" in Guilderland.

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