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Becker is now owned by Jack and Sherry Kelly. |
Windover's Hinckley Of Abijah |
We are
so fortunate that a friend introduced us to Jill Lukasik when we began
to search for a German Shepherd puppy. Although we did not aspire to
the show ring, we were attracted to the breed traits and appearance,
already having two adult rescues, a beautiful female GSD and a lovely,
young mixed-breed, in the house. Jill offered us two puppies to take
home for the weekend so we could get a feel for these brothers; it
turned out, they both stole our hearts and we asked to keep the two!
These two GSD’s are fine exemplars of the breed, handsome and sturdy,
loyal, loving and athletic. They have a phenomenal temperament, are
keenly attentive and have great general health and structure.
From
the beginning, Jill was thoroughly informative and supportive, alerting
us to everything a new puppy-parent needs to know: providing enough
transitional kibble to allow for digestive adjustment in their new
home, including comprehensive written instructions and recommendations
for their care along with their health records and remaining always
just a phone call away for any questions we may have.
It is now
five years later and yes, Jill is still just a phone call away. Over
this past summer, one of the boys, Cheyenne, stopped eating, began some
vomiting and lethargic behavior, along with some peculiar bladder
symptoms. Our local veterinarian tried treating several potential
conditions to no avail; the regional emergency referral vet performed
multiple assessments and an interim treatment, again with no
resolve.
We
had been in touch with Jill when this condition began and after
listening in depth and with great understanding, she had advised that
we have the vet test for Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, so uncommon in
the Northeast that both vets at first dismissed our charge. Just prior
to allowing a surgical liver biopsy, we instructed the vet to do a full
panel tick screen, again on Jill’s good advice. To all of their
amazement, my boy did indeed have RMSF, was put on an appropriate
antibiotic course and has now regained his full health! Without Jill’s
intervention and what seemed an incredible recommendation, we all may
have spent Cheyenne’s last days chasing our own tails in efforts to
cure him. We know that Jill Lukasik saved our boy’s life!
Jill
is as generous with her time and knowledge to dog-people as she is with
her love and care of the dogs themselves. Her lines are carefully
considered and analyzed, she insists upon the highest quality
veterinary care, nutrition and socialization for each of her dogs. Her
kennels are extraordinarily outfitted for her dogs’ comfort. Her
placements are matched with great thoughtfulness and insight, each
dog’s well-being taking precedent over any potential profit or
prominence to be realized. These dogs are not commodities, they are
family members, treated with caring, compassion and love. Beyond that,
I have known Jill to jump into her vehicle and drive halfway across the
country to rescue dogs unknown to her which she’s heard are in
jeopardy. She manages to place these found souls in appropriate
settings, reflective of what both the dog and the human have to
offer.
You may not see the video on Oprah but I know for a fact that she has
been front and center in these rescues.
I could not recommend
Jill Lukasik more highly as a breeder, dog-person or consultant,
whether your search is for a champion or a companion.
Mary and Charlie Yackley
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I
just wanted to let everyone know that we couldn't have asked for a
better experience dealing with a kennel! Jill is so professional and
takes such great care of the dogs. Whenever we have a question Jill has
the answer and is always willing to share advice about how to take care
of the pup. During the time we waited for our puppy to be ready to come
home, Jill send weekly (some times even more frequent) pictures of the
pups! They were being socialized and raised so that they have important
early experiences that help form their temperaments. Our puppy, Cooper,
is beautiful, has an amazing temperament, and is very smart and loving.
This is a testament to the care in breeding Jill takes as well as the
care he received in the early weeks while still with Jill. I absolutely
would recommend Abijah - Windover Kennels to anyone who wants an
amazing German Shepherd!
Julie DeVillers Cooper's Mom (Bella/Fever Son) |
I
would like to write something about my boy Klaus and the wonderful
breeder he came from. I lost my best buddy Zeus a couple of years ago
and after waiting what I thought was the right amount of time I went
out on a search not to replace him but maybe find another little guy to
have and hold, after looking at many breeders and pups I fell upon Jill
and she had a beautiful litter she worked with me and I did have my eye
on one pup but I went up to her kennel or should I say her home because
she treats her dogs as family, but any way she and I sat on the floor
and after playing with all of them I fell in love with all of them but
I was only looking for a male at the time Klaus picked me out so after
that I went to get everything ready for my boy and he is a awesome dog
not only look s he has a great temperament. When I am ready I would not
hesitate to get my next pup from her she is a great person breeder and
we have built a friendship if I have any questions she is always making
time to help and guide me Thanks Jill for my special boy.
Linda Stinehart
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Hi
Jill,
