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Dark Forest Kennels

Animal rescue in Elliston, VA

Our beginnings can be traced back over 100 years starting in the Blue Ridge Mountains of
West Virginia. This is where my Grandfather Brady Vickers first applied his skills toward
engineering products for dogs that were not yet readily available, while breeding and
training specialized hunting dogs. These skills were constantly improved upon and handed
down to my father. In 1978 Dark Forest was officially created and it's doors were open to
help owners and canines from all over. Continuing the tradition to this day, we have added
specialized engineering to our product lines as well as a strong veterinary background.
These skills and traditions are being passed on right now to our next generation so they too
can strive to bring you only the best in Pet care, training, education, and products available
today, tomorrow and beyond.


Today we have exceeded far beyond a simple Kennel. This is why we refer to ourselves as "The Dark Forest Group". We are a group of specialized business combined
into one family. We have one simple motto across the board........ Provide superior engineering, superior products, and superior service to all of our customers while
treating them and their pets as if they are family.

Contact Richard Vickers
Email richard@thedarkforestgroup.com
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335 Dark Run Rd.
Elliston, VA 24087
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335 Dark Run Rd.

Elliston, VA 24087

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Zeke

American Pit Bull Terrier

Male, Young
Elliston, VA

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At Dark Forest Kennels, we provide the best in pet care, training, and products since 1978. Every year we give back to needy pets in our area. We work hard to provide these needy pets with transportation, veterinary care, shelter, training, love, and even new homes.

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