HALIFAX — How sad it is that a local landlord found it necessary to give Elise Paffrath, owner of Breeze Thru Agility, just 30 days to vacate her agility dog training center.
Elise's small business has occupied her space for the last 10 years, and in that time she has offered a very special service to dogs and their owners, enabling many to learn a fun dog sport, use positive training methods, and share many laughs.
With such minimal warning, Elise has been forced to close her business, which is not only devastating for her, but for many folks and their dogs in Brattleboro and surrounding towns who have frequented the training center over the years.
Suddenly, Elise is faced with no income, no affordable space to move her business, and significant expenses to move and store training equipment.
I find it incredible that anyone can be that stone hearted, especially at this time with COVID-19 all around us. Only 30 days' warning? Seriously?
Yes, in the wink of an eye, a hard-working, well-loved local businesswoman who brings joy to many loses it all and many of us lose along with her.
Very sad indeed.