Christian Lapp

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

3.1(e) (Non-Critical) – Housing facilities, general.
Rodent droppings were observed in the food storage area. In addition, a hole had been chewed in a bag of dog food. Rodents may spread diseases and could contaminate the food. This could potentially cause the dogs to become ill. Food must be stored in a manner which protects it from contamination and vermin infestation. *********Correct by 1/14/24

3.6(a)(2)(iii) (Non-Critical) – Primary enclosures.
Several of the doors for the outdoor enclosure runs were not secured at the bottom portion. Several dogs were seen sticking their heads out. This could allow the dogs to become wedged or stuck and possibly lead to injury. All enclosures must be constructed in a manner which contains the dogs securely. The licensee must correct this issue. *******Correct by 1/14/24 This inspection and exit interview were conducted with the licensee. n

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

3.1(c)(3) (Non-Critical) – Housing facilities, general.
The indoor portion of all the sheltered enclosures had an excessive buildup of old food waste, debris and grime. This can affect the health of the animals and can possibly make the dogs ill. Enclosures must be spot cleaned daily and sanitized at least once every two weeks to prevent accumulation of excreta and reduce disease hazards. The license must address this issue by cleaning enclosures more frequently. *******Correct by August 1, 2024

3.1(f) (Non-Critical) – Housing facilities, general.
Standing water was observed in an enclosure housing two dogs. The license stated that the drain was not working properly. This can cause distress to the animals as well as potential illness since standing water can harbor bacteria and other disease-causing agents. Drainage systems need to be maintained so that they are operating properly. In addition, any standing water must be removed from animal enclosures. The licensee must correct this issue. ******Correct by August 1, 2024

3.3(b) (Direct) – Sheltered housing facilities.
Three enclosures each housing two dogs had measurable temperatures which were more than the allowable upper range. The dogs are housed in den style enclosures, which did not did not have operating fans at the time of inspection. The dogs were observed panting excessively. Ambient outside temperature was greater than 85°F at the time of inspection. Extreme temperatures can affect the health and wellness of the dogs and cause excessive stress. The licensee noted that the power supply for the fans was not operating. Auxiliary ventilation, such as fans, must be provided when the ambient temperature is 85° F or higher. The fans were operating at the conclusion of the inspection. *********Corrected by July 16, 2024 at the time of inspection This inspection and exit interview were conducted with the licensee. n

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

No violations recorded (clean inspection).