Dennis Van Wyk Donna Van Wyk

2.126(b) (Non-Critical) – Access and inspection of records and property; submission of itineraries.
A responsible adult was not available to accompany APHIS Officials during the inspection process at 5:15 pm on 20-DEC- 2021. End Section

2.126(b) (Non-Critical [REPEAT]) – Access and inspection of records and property; submission of itineraries.
A responsible adult was not available to accompany APHIS Officials during the inspection process at 2:00-2:15pm on 27- JAN-22. I knocked on the east facing doors of the home, but there was no answer. I called Dennis Van Wyk and he informed me that he was in Iowa City and could not return for the the inspection. End Section

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

2.40(b)(2) (Non-Critical) – Attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care (dealers and exhibitors).
The vaccines for the dogs are not stored at an appropriate temperature. The vaccines are kept in a refrigerator, but the temperature inside the refrigerator is only 53 degrees F according to the inspector’s Kestrel. The label on the vaccines states they should be stored between 35-46 degrees F. Failure to store vaccines at the proper temperature may interfere with their effectiveness which could leave animals at risk of contracting dangerous and deadly diseases. Each dealer shall use appropriate methods to prevent and control diseases. The licensee must store the vaccines at the appropriate temperatures at all times. The licensee must ensure that all medical products are properly stored in order to support the health and well-being of the animals. To be corrected by: From this day forward

2.75(a)(1) (Non-Critical) – Records: Dealers and exhibitors.
At least seven adult dogs are missing from the Record of Acquisition of Dogs and Cats on Hand (APHIS form 7005). Failure to document dogs on APHIS form 7005 can interfere with the ability of APHIS officials to trace the movement of animals, to identify animals, and to acquire acquisition information for specific animals. Each dealer shall make, keep, and maintain records or forms which fully and correctly disclose the required information concerning each dog purchased or otherwise acquired, owned, held, or otherwise in his or her possession or under his or her control, or which is transported, euthanized, sold, or otherwise disposed of. The licensee must add the information for the seven dogs to APHIS form 7005. The licensee must also ensure that all required documentation is accurately maintained at all times. To be corrected by: 19-January-2023

3.1(c)(3) (Non-Critical) – Housing facilities, general.
One adult female dog and five puppies are housed on raised plastic flooring. Nearly the entire surface of the flooring is coated in dried feces. The dogs cannot move about the enclosure without coming into contact with the feces. The licensee stated the enclosure had last been cleaned a few days ago. Buildup of feces could cause the animals to become soiled and increase the risk of disease. Hard surfaces in contact with dogs must be spot-cleaned daily. The licensee must remove the coating of feces from the enclosure floor. The licensee must ensure that all waste is removed from each enclosure daily in order to support the health and well-being of the animals. To be corrected by: At the time of the inspection the licensee was instructed to clean the feces from the enclosure by the end of the day (12-Jan-2023). A buildup of rodent feces is located on surfaces throughout the interior of the large breed sheltered building. The inspector observed rodent feces on top of the dog enclosures, in slide out trays under empty enclosures, on the flooring of empty enclosure, and on the top of feeders in empty enclosures. A dead mouse and rodent feces were observed next to the access door inside an empty enclosure. Seven dogs are housed in this building. A buildup of rodent feces could increase the risk of disease towards the dogs. All surfaces of housing facilities not in contact with dogs must be cleaned and sanitized when necessary. The licensee must clean and sanitize the surfaces affected by mouse droppings. The licensee must ensure that all surfaces of housing facilities are maintained in a clean and sanitized state in order to support the health of the animals. To be corrected by: 19-January-2023

3.3(d) (Non-Critical) – Sheltered housing facilities.
Two German shepherds are kept in sheltered housing. The sheltered portion is not tall enough to allow the dogs to stand and sit in a normal position. When the dogs are standing or sitting their heads touch the top of the enclosure and their ears cannot be held in the normal upright position but must be flattened out to the side or folded back against the head. The inspector observed the dogs moving about the enclosure with their heads slightly ducked down. The inability to stand and sit in a normal position may cause pain and discomfort to the animal. The shelter structures must be large enough to allow each animal to sit, stand, and lie in a normal manner and to turn about freely. The licensee must provide the German shepherds with an enclosure that allows them to stand and sit in a normal position at all times. The licensee must ensure that each animal is housed in a compliant enclosure in order to support their health and well-being. To be corrected by: 19-January-2023

3.7(c) (Non-Critical) – Compatible grouping.
A pug puppy that is approximately 2.5 months old is being housed with an adult dog that is not its dam or foster dam. Housing puppies with adults that are not their mother could result in injury to the puppy should the adult become aggressive and/or dominant. Puppies 4 months of age or less may not be housed in the same primary enclosure with adult dogs other than their dams or foster dams. The licensee must not house the pug puppy with an adult that is not the dam or foster dam. The licensee must ensure that any dogs housed together are compatible to ensure their safety and well-being. To be corrected by: 19-January-2023

3.13(b)(4) (Non-Critical) – Veterinary care for dogs.
The licensee had each adult dog examined by the attending veterinarian in April 2022, but there is no written documentation of the exam or the results of the exam. The licensee had several adult dogs tested for heartworm in April 2022, but there is no documentation that clearly indicates which dogs were tested and the results of the tests. Failure to document examinations, tests, and the results may interfere with the ability of APHIS officials to determine if the animals are receiving adequate veterinary care. Dealers must keep copies of medical records for dogs and make the records available for APHIS inspection. These records must include the dates and findings/results of all screening, routine, or other required or recommended tests or examinations. The licensee must ensure that all examinations, tests, and the results are fully documented with all required information in a medical record. To be corrected by: From this day forward This inspection and exit interview were conducted with the facility representative. End Section

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

3.1(c)(3) (Non-Critical) – Housing facilities, general.
Eight enclosures, housing 12 adult large and small breed dogs and 3 puppies have an excessive buildup of feces. In the adult dogs enclosures, feces are scattered about most the outdoor floor space and the large breed dogs were seen stepping in it and had fecal material on their paws. In the enclosure with 3 dachshund puppies, about 50% of the floor space was covered with dry, matted down feces and puppies were seen sitting on it. The licensee stated that the enclosures had not been cleaned in a few days and planned to clean them this evening. A buildup of feces could cause the dogs to become soiled and increase the risk of poor health and disease. Hard surfaces in contact with dogs must be spot-cleaned daily to prevent the accumulation of feces and reduce disease hazards. Correction date: December 6, 2023

3.10(a) (Non-Critical) – Watering
An enclosure housing 3 weaned dachshund puppies has an empty water bowl and the puppies can not reach a nipple water in the enclosure. The puppies water bowl was filled and the puppies took a few licks, but didn’t seem very thirsty. For their health, growth, and well being, weaned puppies must have potable water available at all times. Potable water must be continuously available to all dogs unless restricted by the attending veterinarian. When using water bowls, they must secured or checked with sufficient frequency to ensure this requirement is met. Correction date: The water bowl was filled and fresh water was provided during inspection (06-DEC-2023). This inspection and exit interview were conducted with the licensee. n

3.1(c)(3) (Non-Critical [REPEAT]) – Housing facilities, general.
Eight enclosures, housing 20 dogs have an excessive buildup of feces in the outdoor portion of their sheltered enclosures. In several enclosures the feces had been trampled down from the dogs stepping on it. The licensee stated that the enclosures had not been cleaned in 3 days. A buildup of feces could cause the dogs to become soiled and increase the risk of poor health and disease. Hard surfaces in contact with dogs must be spot-cleaned daily to prevent the accumulation of feces and reduce disease hazards.

3.3(a) (Non-Critical) – Sheltered housing facilities.
The sheltered part of two enclosures housing 2 German shepherds and 1 standard poodle had an ambient temperature of 38.5 degrees at the time of inspection. The building that serves as the sheltered part of the enclosures has a heating unit, but the licensee said it had not been plugged in for a few days. According to weather archives, temperatures in the last 48 hours have not been above 40 degrees. No bedding or other methods of conserving heat had been provided. The dogs appeared healthy and showed no signs of stress. The licensee plugged the heater back in at the time of inspection. The sheltered part of sheltered housing facilities for dogs and cats must be sufficiently heated and cooled when necessary to protect the dogs from temperature extremes and to provide for their health and well-being. The ambient temperature must not fall below 45 °F for more than 4 consecutive hours. Dry bedding or other methods of conserving body heat must be provided when temperatures are below 50 °F. To be corrected by: January 2, 2024. This inspection and exit interview were conducted with the licensee. n

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

No violations recorded (clean inspection).