Breeder Profile

Menno Yoder

Sunny Acres kennel
Saint Charles,
Minnesota
License Details

License Type

USDA Breeder

Secondary Label

–

Active USDA License

41-A-0472

Active State License

–
Selling Information

Sells to Pet Stores

Yes

Sells to Brokers

Yes

Sells To Online Marketplace/Broker

No

Adult Count

29
Non-Compliance Issues

Has Non-Compliances

Yes

History of Non-Compliance Issues or Violations

2023 USDA Non-Critical
Pet Store Connections

2027 Pet Store Connections Count

2026 Pet Store Connections Count

1

2025 Pet Store Connections Count

4

2024 Pet Store Connections Count

8

2023 Pet Store Connections Count

10
USDA Inspection History
Inspection Date: 2021-01-28
Menno Yoder

Inspection Severity

Clean Inspection

Violation Categories

Animal Type

Dog Adult (35)

Certificate Number

41-A-0472

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

Inspection Date: 2022-01-27
Menno Yoder

Inspection Severity

Clean Inspection

Violation Categories

Animal Type

Dog Adult (37), Dog Puppy (26)

Certificate Number

41-A-0472

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

Inspection Date: 2023-04-06
Menno Yoder

Inspection Severity

Non-Critical

Violation Categories

Primary enclosuresVeterinary care for dogs

Animal Type

Dog Adult (41), Dog Puppy (34)

Certificate Number

41-A-0472

3.6(c)(1)(i) (Non-Critical) – Primary enclosures.
Six puppies were in an enclosure that measured 44.25 inches by 72 inches for a total of 3,186 square inches of space. The six puppies measured 19 inches, 20 inches, 20 inches, 21 inches, 21 inches, and 23 inches respectively. Together these six puppies required 4,276 square inches of space. The enclosure they were in was short by 1,090 square inches of space. Cage space requirements ensure that the dogs have enough room to move about freely within their enclosures. It minimizes the dogs from stepping or sitting in their feces or urine and also minimizes the spread of disease. The licensee must ensure that all enclosures containing dogs and puppies have enough floor space to meet the minimum floor space requirements for the number of and the size of the dogs in that enclosure. Correct starting on 4/6/23.

3.13(a)(2) (Non-Critical) – Veterinary care for dogs.
A complete physical exam from head to tail for each dog has not been completed by the Attending Veterinarian since December 2021. Not having the Attending Veterinarian conduct complete physical exams on all dogs at least once every 12 months doesn’t ensure the dogs are being adequately evaluated for health care issues. The Attending Veterinarian must conduct a physical examination of each dog in the kennel. Correcty by 5/6/23.

3.13(b)(3) (Non-Critical) – Veterinary care for dogs.
The licensee stated he vaccinated all adult dogs for distemper and parvo in September of 2022, but he has no documentation showing that. In addition, he believes most of the adult dogs have been vaccinated for rabies, but was unable to find any certificates or documentation showing when they had been vaccinated. Not keeping proper medical records showing documentation of which vaccines were given and the dates they were given doesn’t ensure the dogs are properly protected against the various diseases those vaccines are supposed to protect against. The licensee must keep records showing the vaccine type that was given and the date it was given for all dogs in the kennel. Correct starting on 4/6/23. This inspection and exit interview were conducted with the licensee. End of report. End Section

Inspection Date: 2023-05-24
Menno Yoder

Inspection Severity

Clean Inspection

Violation Categories

Animal Type

Dog Adult (41), Dog Puppy (45)

Certificate Number

41-A-0472

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

Inspection Date: 2025-01-14
Menno Yoder

Inspection Severity

Clean Inspection

Violation Categories

Animal Type

Dog Adult (29), Dog Puppy (8)

Certificate Number

41-A-0472

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

Inspection Date: 2025-01-14
Menno Yoder

Inspection Severity

Clean Inspection

Violation Categories

Animal Type

Dog Adult (29), Dog Puppy (8)

Certificate Number

41-A-0472

No violations recorded (clean inspection).