Atlee Barkman

3.1(c)(1) (Non-Critical) – Housing facilities, general.
The facility has 6 kennel dividers with excessive chew damage along the top edges. There are also 11 plastic doorstops being used on the kennel doors that have excessive chew damage. Chew damage does not allow for proper sanitization and can lead to an increased risk of disease in the dogs. Correct by ensuring that all surfaces are maintained including houses, dens, and other furniture-type fixtures and objects within the facility that cannot be readily cleaned and sanitized are replaced when worn or soiled. This is a 1st Re-License Inspection for a Class “A” license. The inspection and exit briefing were conducted with the applicant. All items must be in compliance within 2 more inspections or by 26-Febuary-2023 or the applicant will forfeit the license fee and must wait 6 months to reapply. Please contact your inspector to schedule your next Re-License Inspection. Regulated activity can continue under your existing USDA license until it expires. n

3.13(a)(3) (Non-Critical) – Veterinary care for dogs.
Fecal testing has not been performed in accordance with the schedule that was approved by the Attending Veterinarian. Failure to follow a written and Attending Veterinarian approved schedule for sampling and treatment of parasites and other pests can lead to a delay in treatment for the animals in the facility. Correct by ensuring that sampling and treatment of parasites and other pests in accordance with a schedule approved by the Attending Veterinarian is followed. This is a 2nd Re-License Inspection for a Class “A” license. The inspection and exit briefing were conducted with the applicant. All items must be in compliance within 1 more inspection or by 27-February-2023 or the applicant will forfeit the license fee and must wait 6 months to reapply. Please contact your inspector to schedule your next Re-License Inspection. Regulated activity can continue under your existing USDA license until it expires. n

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

2.75(a)(1) (Non-Critical) – Records: Dealers and exhibitors.
* There was no record of inventory observed on 17 adult dogs at the facility. The licensee looked but could not find the inventory records. Complete and accurate records are needed to ensure each animal’s identity can be known with certainty and to facilitate the ability to trace all puppies. The licensee shall make, keep, and maintain records or forms which fully and correctly disclose the following information concerning each dog or cat 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 by that dealer or exhibitor. The records shall include any offspring born of any animal while in his or her possession or under his or her control. Correct by 6/3/23. This inspection and exit interview were conducted with the licensee. n