Jenina Fortner Joshua Fortner

3.4(b)(3) (Non-Critical) – Outdoor housing facilities.
There are two dogs housed in an outdoor enclosure. The shelter structure in this enclosure does not have a wind and rain break at the entrance. Dog who are not provided a wind and rain break at the entrance to an outdoor shelter structure do not have adequate protection from the elements. The licensee must ensure than all shelters in outdoor enclosures be provided with a wind and rain break at the entrance. To be corrected by 16 April 2021. This inspection and exit interview were conducted with facility representatives. End Section

2.40(b)(3) (Direct) – Attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care (dealers and exhibitors).
* One two-week-old orange and white TSW Chocolate Texel colored Guinea Pig was not able to walk on its back legs. The Guinea Pig was able to use its front legs to move but both back legs just drug on the floor. Both back legs extended backwards when the Guinea Pig was trying to move. No movement of both back legs was observed during the inspection. The licensee stated that this was the first time the condition had been observed. The licensee did make text contact with the attending veterinarian during the facility inspection. Adequate veterinary care includes daily observation with assessment and recognition of any possible health problems, with these problems promptly reported to the attending veterinarian, so that appropriate diagnostics and any necessary treatment can occur in a timely manner in order to safeguard the animal’s well-being. Failure to recognize changes in gait or health could delay treatment, potentially resulting in worsening medical conditions, and discomfort for the animal. Daily observation of all animals is critical to ensuring that conditions that can adversely affect health and wellbeing are recognized in a timely manner. Additionally, when observed, problems relating to animal health or behavior must be conveyed to the attending veterinarian so that appropriate methods can be employed to ensure adequate care. Failure to properly observe and communicate health problems can result in prolonged pain and suffering and the increase risk of development of serious medical conditions. Lack of veterinary care could lead to a worsened health condition and discomfort to the animal. The facility must conduct daily observations of all animals to ensure that all health and behavioral concerns are found in a timely manner and appropriately communicated with the attending veterinarian. The licensee must perform daily observations of all animals to assess their health and well-being. Daily observation of animals may be accomplished by someone other than the attending veterinarian. A mechanism of direct and frequent communication is required so that timely and accurate information on problems of animal health, behavior, and well-being is conveyed to the attending veterinarian. Correct by end of business on 7/2/21. This inspection and exit interview done on 6/29/21 were conducted with the licensee. The inspection report and verbal exit briefing done on 6/30/21 were conducted with the licensee. End Section

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

3.11(a) (Non-Critical) – Cleaning, sanitization, housekeeping, and pest control.
There is standing water in the outdoor portion of one sheltered enclosure housing three Chihuahuas. The concrete does not allow the water used for washing/cleaning and from rain to drain resulting in standing water. Additionally, fecal waste has mixed with this water to create an accumulation of contaminated water. Accumulated water and waste can play a role in disease transmission, attract pests, and cause the animals to become wet or soiled. The licensee must remove excreta and food waste from primary enclosures daily and ensure that standing water be removed from the primary enclosure. To be corrected by 25 March 2022. This inspection and exit interview were conducted with facility representatives. End Section

No violations recorded (clean inspection).