Samuel Borntreger

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

2.75(a)(1)(i) (Non-Critical) – Records: Dealers and exhibitors.
The facility is missing the name and address of the person(s) from whom 9 dogs were purchased or otherwise acquired from; Sylvan, Gigi, Becky, Betzy, Misty, Rhoda, Rhonda, Dandy and Beaner. Acquisition information is necessary for APHIS officials to track animal movements. Each dealer must make, keep, and maintain records which fully and correctly disclose acquisition information for each dog purchased or otherwise acquired, owned, held, or otherwise in his or her possession. The facility must record the name and address for the above mentioned dogs. To be corrected by: 15-April-2022.

3.1(a) (Non-Critical) – Housing facilities, general.
There are at least 2 indoor enclosures each housing 1 adult dog where the tin siding divider wall has deteriorated creating a rusty sharp point at the bottom of the wall. In the outdoor exercise yard that is currently the primary enclosure for one adult dog, there is a hole cut in the metal siding that has sharp points and a large handful of insulation has been pulled out from the hole. There is at least 1 wood post in the outdoor portion of 4 enclosures each housing 1 adult dog that have been heavily chewed on by the dogs. Sharp metal points in an enclosure may result in lacerations or serious injury to the dogs. Access to insulation may result in irritation to the skin, mouth or eyes of the dog and lead to discomfort or more serious illness if ingested. Wood posts that have been heavily chewed on may result in an injury to the dogs’ mouth and decrease the structural integrity of the enclosure. Housing facilities must be kept in good repair, and they must protect the animals from injury. The facility must repair the enclosures so that they are kept in good repair and are safe for the dogs. To be corrected by: 2-May-2022.

3.1(c)(3) (Non-Critical) – Housing facilities, general.
The facility is not removing the dog feces from the outdoor portion of the primary enclosures or the exercise yard on a daily basis. The facility representative stated they remove feces from the outdoor enclosures weekly and not on a regular schedule for the exercise yard. There are at least 13 outdoor enclosures, housing 16 adult dogs and 4 puppies, that have a buildup of old and new feces. The exercise yard serves as a primary enclosure for one female dog and all dogs are rotated into this enclosure 2-3 times per week. There were approximately 3 days worth of feces in the outdoor enclosures, mostly pushed up against the building side. Piles of feces are scattered across the ground in the exercise yard were a mix of fresh and old feces which appear dry and white in color. Failure to remove feces on a daily basis could increase the risk of disease as well as cause the dogs to become soiled. Excreta must be removed from primary enclosures daily. The facility must remove the feces from the enclosures daily in order to support the health and well-being of the animals. To be corrected by: From this day forward feces must be removed daily. When dogs are present in the exercise yard, they have the ability to go below the outdoor enclosures where excreta falls through to the ground. The female dog that is currently housed in the exercise yard was seen going under the enclosures and laying down. Dogs exposed to an accumulation of excreta can increase the risk of disease as well as cause the dogs to become soiled. The facility must remove the feces from under the outdoor enclosures daily or create a barrier that will keep dogs out from under the outdoor enclosures. To be corrected by: 9-May-2022.

3.1(e) (Non-Critical) – Housing facilities, general.
In the adult dog building, there is a closed tote on the ground that contained an assortment of clutter which included grocery sacks, torn up fabric, cleaning disinfectants and oral dog supplements. Substances that are toxic to the dogs, such as disinfectants, must not be stored in with food or supplements because it may result in contamination of those food items and impact the dog’s health and well-being. The facility must store toxic substances that are required for normal husbandry practices in a different location away from the food items. To be corrected by: 15-April-2022.

3.6(a)(2)(ix) (Non-Critical) – Primary enclosures.
There were at least 3 enclosures, housing a total of 5 adult dogs and 4 puppies, that have white plastic feeding trays mounted to the enclosure that have been heavily chewed on. There are at least 7 enclosures each housing at least one adult dog that have metal self feeders that have rust present in the food tray and up into the feeder. There are at least 4 enclosures each housing one adult dog where the shift door to the outdoor portion of the enclosure has been heavily chewed on. Surfaces that are rusty or have been chewed on cannot be readily cleaned or sanitized to prevent disease hazards to the dogs. The surfaces must be repaired or replaced so they are able to be readily cleaned and sanitized. To be corrected by: 2-May-2022. This inspection and exit interview were conducted with a facility representative. End Section

2.40(b)(2) (Non-Critical) – Attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care (dealers and exhibitors).
A nursing female white dog, “Margie” #22, has loose stool present in the outdoor portion of her enclosure. She had feces present under her tail and on her feet. The facility representative states the nursing moms get loose stool from eating too much puppy food and it clears up when they put the dogs back on adult food. The facility has not contacted the vet about this dog’s loose stool. Additionally, the Program of Veterinary Care lists that adult dogs will be dewormed every 6 months. There is no record of this particular dog receiving a deworming with the other adult dogs this spring. Loose stool could indicate an underlying health issue and if left untreated could result in severe illness and even the death of the animal. “Margie” must be evaluated by a licensed veterinarian for an accurate diagnosis and to develop an effective treatment plan. The diagnosis and treatment plan must be documented in writing and available to the inspector upon request. The applicant must ensure that all dogs receive adequate veterinary care at all times. To be corrected by: End of Business 9-September-2022

2.50(a)(1) (Non-Critical) – Time and method of identification.
The facility uses a metal tag attached to a collar and placed around the dog’s neck as the official form of identification. At least 5 adult dogs (Chi Chi, Beverly, Margie, Susie and an adult male brown Australian Shepherd) are not wearing an official identification tag. The facility representative states the dogs have been pulling the metal tag off the collars. Official identification is necessary for APHIS officials to identify animals and trace their movements. All live dogs shall be identified by an official tag affixed to a collar around the animal’s neck, by a legible tattoo marking approved by the Administrator, or by a microchip placed under the dog’s skin. The licensee must place a collar with an attached metal tag around the neck of the eleven dogs listed above or apply one of the other forms of identification. The facility must ensure that all dogs have an official form of identification at all times. To be corrected by: 5-October-2022

2.75(a)(1) (Non-Critical) – Records: Dealers and exhibitors.
There is information missing in the licensee’s disposition paperwork: **The licensee is missing the official identification number for 1 male Shih Tzu born 9-March-2022, the disposition form is also missing the address of the buyer and the method of transportation. (Fixed at the time of inspection) **The disposition form on 24-May-2022 for for 11 puppies was missing the name and address of the buyer and the method of transportation is missing the name and address of the individual who picked up the dogs. (Fixed at the time of inspection) **The dispostion form for 28-February-2022 is missing the last digit of each of the 3 puppies sold that day. All puppies had the number 14-0 as their identification number. (Fixed at the time of inspection) **19-01 Male Shih Poo born 29-April-2022 was listed on two disposition forms, one on 24-June-2022 and one on 19-July- 2022. The facility forgot to erase his information off of the disposition form on 24-June-2022. (Fixed at the time of inspection) Accurate and up to date disposition records are necessary to identify animals still present at the facility and to trace their movements after leaving the facility. The licensee must create disposition forms (APHIS Form 7006) for the dogs listed above that includes the following; the name and address of the person to whom the dog was sold or donated to, that person’s USDA license or registration if they are licensed under the Act, the date the dog was disposed of, the method of disposition (sale or donation), the official USDA tag number of the animal, a description of the animal (species, sex, date of birth, color or distinctive marking), the method of transportation including the name of the initial carrier or intermediate handler or the name of the owner of the privately owned vehicle used to transport the animal. The licensee must ensure all required information is properly and accurately documented at all times. To be corrected by: From this day forward

3.1(c)(3) (Non-Critical [REPEAT]) – Housing facilities, general.
The facility had a horse in the exercise yard sometime last week and did not pick up the horse manure. There were approximately 5 piles of horse manure present in the enclosure. The facility representative stated another facility representative was supposed to pick up after the horse but they did not. The outdoor enclosure for “Margie” and her 3 puppies, had fecal material smeared along the floor covering approximately 50% of the floor. Feces was present on Margie’s feet and left hip. Failure to remove feces on a daily basis could increase the risk of disease as well as cause the dogs to become soiled. Excreta must be removed from primary enclosures daily and sanitized in accordance with § 3.11(b) of this subpart to prevent accumulation of excreta and reduce disease hazards. The facility must remove the feces from the enclosures daily in order to support the health and well-being of the animals and sanitize enclosures as often as necessary to prevent accumulation.

3.6(a)(2)(ix) (Non-Critical [REPEAT]) – Primary enclosures.
There were 3 enclosures, housing a total of 5 adult dogs and 8 puppies, that had white plastic feeding trays mounted to the enclosure that have been heavily chewed on. The facility representative stated they placed new feeders on since the last inspection but they were chewed on by the dogs again. Surfaces that have been chewed on cannot be readily cleaned or sanitized to prevent disease hazards to the dogs. The surfaces must be repaired or replaced so they are able to be readily cleaned and sanitized.

3.13(a)(3) (Non-Critical) – Veterinary care for dogs.
The facility is not following the approved deworming schedule for puppies. The Program of Veterinary Care (PVC) states that Marquis will be given for 3 days at a time at 2,4,6,8 weeks of age. The facility is no longer giving Marquis. The PVC states Panacur will be given for 3 days at 5 weeks of age, the facility is giving it for 3 days at 5 and 7 weeks of age. Pyrantel is also being given at 5 and 7 weeks of age but is not listed on the PVC for puppies. Failure to follow the deworming schedule approved by the Attending Veterinarian may not properly protect the puppies from parasites and may cause illness from excess doses of medication. The facility must follow the approved schedule approved by the attending veterinarian to protect the dogs from parasites and other pests (Including fleas, worms, coccidia, giardia and heartworm). To be corrected by: 21-September-2022 This inspection and exit interview were conducted with a facility representative. n