The Kennel Club of Fort Atkinson is searching for a new training facility, according to information recently released by the nonprofit organization.
Last August, fire swept through a 60,000-square-foot northern section of the D.B. Oak building. The building’s north side was used as a transit warehouse. Firefighters stopped the fire before it reached the 250,000-square-foot portion on the building’s south side, which was used as a small business incubator, according to information supplied to the media at the time of the fire by Fort Atkinson Fire Chief Daryl Rausch.
Although the south side of the building was unaffected by flames, in August, aftereffects from smoke, water, and fire debris was evident throughout the Oak Street property.
According to information supplied by the kennel club, the organization was using space within the building’s south side for storage and as a training facility.
“We are currently using temporary sites for our training classes, but we really need a place to ‘call home,’” club members noted in the recent release.
The club is hoping members of the public can help it find space to rent. On its wish list: a heated training room approximately 1,000 to 1,200 square feet, with a separate storage area of about 100 square feet. In addition, the club would like the space to be handicapped accessible and have an availability nearby of up to 10 parking stalls.
The club will place mats on the floor for use while training.
“Thanks to the generosity of D.B. Oak owners, we paid $300/month,” the release stated, adding: “We are certainly willing to discuss a new rental arrangement.”
The club has tax-exempt status, the information stated.
Those interested in presenting the club with rental options are asked to call 920-568-0364 and leave a message. The club can also be contacted by email sent to the club’s treasurer at schu848@charter.net.
The Kennel Club of Fort Atkinson is an all-volunteer nonprofit organization. Its mission is to enhance the well-being of dogs, to promote responsible dog ownership for the betterment of the community and to foster the human-animal bond by providing education, training and activities, according to the release.
The Kennel Club of Fort Atkinson training facility as shown in the D.B. Oak building before last August when an adjacent section of the structure was involved in a fire. Contributed photo.
Dogs and their humans participate in a training class. Contributed photo.
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