Clemens Borntreger Lizzie Borntreger

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

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 2:00pm on 7/13/2023. End Section

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

2.40(b)(2) (Direct) – Attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care (dealers and exhibitors).
Male Alaskan Klee-Kai (tag 2760, DOB 05/29/2016) has poor dental health. The dog has only one upper right cheek tooth remaining and the entire surface of the tooth is coated in a buildup of grey-brown colored material. The gum has receded away from the tooth, and the tooth is loose and moved easily when gently manipulated by the inspector. The lower right cheek teeth are also coated in a buildup of grey-brown colored material and several of the teeth appear to be worn down to approximately half their original size. The dog has two upper left cheek teeth remaining and the entire surface of both teeth are coated in a buildup of grey- brown colored material. One of the upper left teeth is loose and moved easily when gently manipulated by the inspector. The gums directly above the teeth are dark red, appear swollen, and have receded away from the teeth. The condition of this dog’s teeth has not been identified by the facility, and no treatment has been provided or planned. Female Schnauzer (tag 2369, DOB 05/07/2018) has poor dental health. The entire surface of the upper left and right cheek teeth and nearly the entire surface of the upper left and right canine teeth are covered in a buildup of brown material. The gums appear to have receded away from the upper left cheek teeth, and a grey colored substance is located along the gum line of the upper left cheek teeth. The lower left cheek teeth are also coated in a buildup of brown material. The upper right gums are slightly reddened. The condition of this dog’s teeth has not been identified by the facility, and no treatment has been provided or planned. Poor dental health can cause pain and discomfort to the animal as well as lead to further health issues. Each dealer shall use appropriate methods to prevent, control, diagnose, and treat injuries and illnesses. The licensee must have these two dogs evaluated by a licensed veterinarian for an accurate diagnosis and to develop an effective treatment plan. The licensee must ensure that all dogs receive adequate veterinary care at all times. Correction date: By 5pm on January 14, 2026

3.1(c)(3) (Non-Critical) – Housing facilities, general.
A buildup of hair, cobwebs and organic material are located in several areas of the dog building. There is a significant amount of hair hanging beneath the wire flooring of the majority of the dog enclosures. A buildup of feces and organic material is located under the enclosures where the wall and floor meet. Along the back wall towards the center of the building, there is a buildup of hair, dirt, debris, and rodent droppings on the floor. An additional buildup of dirt and debris is also located on a tool cart, and a few rodent droppings are found on a table. There is a noticeable odor of ammonia throughout the building. A total of 73 adult dogs and 69 puppies are housed in this building. A buildup of dirt, hair, and debris can increase the risk of disease towards the dogs. Surfaces within the housing facility that are not in contact with animals must be cleaned and sanitized when necessary. The licensee must clean the floors, windows, table and cart and ensure that all surfaces in the building are kept clean in order to reduce the risk of disease and odor of ammonia. Correction date: January 19, 2026

3.11(b)(2) (Non-Critical) – Cleaning, sanitization, housekeeping, and pest control.
At least three metal access doors used by the dogs to move between the indoor and outdoor sections of their enclosures have a dark brown buildup of dirt on their surfaces. There are at least 10 dogs housed in these enclosures. Additionally, at least half of the enclosures have a buildup of cobwebs and hair on the upper portions of their fencing, and the majority of the whelping enclosures have tops that are coated in a buildup of cobwebs and hair. There are at least 40 adult dogs housed in these enclosures and 60 puppies. The licensee stated that he believes the dog enclosures are sanitized every 2 months using ammonia. Failure to sanitize enclosures according to the requirements of the Animal Welfare Act can allow for the buildup of organic material which could increase the risk of disease hazards. Used primary enclosures and food and water bowls for dogs must be sanitized at least once every 2 weeks and more often if necessary to prevent an accumulation of dirt, debris, waste, and disease hazards. Any detergent or disinfectant used for sanitizing must be appropriate to reduce the risk of disease hazards towards the dogs. The license must ensure primary enclosures, including the metal access doors, upper sections of fencing, and the tops of the whelping pens are sanitized at least once every two weeks or more often if necessary to eliminate the buildup of dirt, hair, cobwebs and disease-causing agents. Correction date: The licensee was verbally instructed during the exit interview that beginning January 12, 2026 and onward that sanitization must take place at least every two weeks.

3.11(c) (Non-Critical) – Cleaning, sanitization, housekeeping, and pest control.
Numerous discarded items are lying on the ground around the building housing the dogs. The items include cardboard boxes, sections of wire flooring, dewormer bottles, plastic transport crates, animal bones, metal items, and wood boards. Trash and discarded items could attract disease carrying pests such as insects and rodents to the area housing the dogs. Premises must be kept free of accumulations of trash, junk, waste products, and discarded matter. The licensee must remove all the discarded items located around the exterior of the dog building and ensure the area remains free of trash, junk, and unused items at all times. Correction date: January 19, 2026

3.13(a)(4) (Non-Critical) – Veterinary care for dogs.
During the inspection, two dogs were identified as having poor dental health. The dental plan documented in the facility’s Program of Veterinary Care states there will be a yearly check of the teeth, dental toys will be provided, and if high prevalence of dental disease is noted then preventative measures will be taken. The inspector asked the licensee what the preventative measures are that are to be taken but the licensee did not know. A dental plan that is ineffective at maintaining clean and healthy teeth could result in poor dental health which can cause pain and discomfort to the animals as well as lead to further health issues. Each dealer must follow an appropriate program of veterinary care that contains a preventative care and treatment plan to maintain clean and healthy teeth. The licensee must consult with the Attending Veterinarian to develop and document in writing an effective plan to maintain clean and healthy teeth. Correction date: January 26, 2026

3.13(b)(4) (Non-Critical) – Veterinary care for dogs.
The Attending Veterinarian conducted the annual exam of the dogs in September 2025, but there are no medical records documenting the results of the exams. Failure to record the results of medical exams may interfere with the ability to provide appropriate care to an animal should an injury or illness have been identified during the exam. Dealers must keep copies of medical records for dogs and the records must include dates and the findings/results of all screening, routine, or other required or recommended tests or examinations. The licensee see must ensure that the results of the yearly exams are documented on a medical record and a copy of these records are kept, maintained, and available during the inspection. Correction date: The licensee was verbally instructed during the exit interview that all exam results are to be documented beginning January 12, 2026 and onward. This inspection and exit interview were conducted with the facility representative. n

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

2.40(b)(2) (Non-Critical) – Attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care (dealers and exhibitors).
Female Shih tzu (tag #084) has heavy matting on the lower part of all four legs surrounding the feet. The mats are firm, heavy, and comingled with fecal material. Several of the mats were tight against the skin and the matted hair is so thick that it was hard for the inspector to find the toenails. When the dog moved around the enclosure the mats drug along on the flooring. Female poodle (tag #083) has heavy matting along the back, around the face, and down the hind legs. The mats are solid and several are tight against the skin. Matted hair coats can cause pain and discomfort to the animal as well as lead to further health issues. Each dealer must use appropriate methods to prevent, control, diagnose, and treat diseases and injuries. The licensee must have the matted hair removed from the dogs’ hair coats. The licensee must ensure the hair coats of each dog remain free of matted hair at all times. Correction date: The dogs were groomed at the time of the inspection. The licensee has a plan to maintain healthy and unmatted hair coats, but 2 dogs were identified with heavily matted hair coats. The licensee stated that the dogs are groomed at least every 6 months or more often, and the plan to maintain healthy and unmatted hair coats (documented in the Program of Veterinary Care) says that the dogs will be bathed and brushed when necessary. Failure to have plan that maintains clean and unmatted hair coats could result in hair coats that are dirty, matted, and causing pain and discomfort to the animals. Each dealer must use appropriate methods to prevent, control, diagnose, and treat diseases and injuries. The licensee must establish an effective plan that maintains hair coats in a healthy and unmatted condition. The licensee must ensure that all preventative care and treatment plans are effective at all times. Correction date: The licensee updated the plan at the time of the inspection.

2.50(a)(1) (Non-Critical) – Time and method of identification.
Two adult dogs, shih tzu #084 and poodle #083, do not have identification. The facility uses tags attached to a collar around the dog’s neck, but neither dog has a collar or tag. Failure to have identification on each dog can interfere with the ability of the APHIS official to identify the animal, track the movements of the animal, and determine which medical records belong to the animal. All live dogs shall be identified by an official tag of the type described in § 2.51 affixed to the animal’s neck by means of a collar made of material generally considered acceptable to pet owners as a means of identifying their pet dogs or shall be identified by a distinctive and legible tattoo marking acceptable to and approved by the Administrator. The licensee must identify the 2 dogs with one of the above mentioned means of identification. The licensee must ensure each dog has compliant identification at all times. Correction date: A collar and tag was placed on each dog at the time of the inspection. This inspection and exit interview were conducted with the facility representative. Additional Inspectors: Emily Steele, VETERINARY MEDICAL OFFICER n

3.6(a)(2)(ii) (Non-Critical) – Primary enclosures.
Female Alaskan Klee-Kai (tag #50) has the toes of her left front foot trapped in the raised wire flooring. The inspector observed the dog try to pull her foot from the flooring but was unable to do so. The facility representative was able to extract the toes and free the dog’s foot from the flooring. Flooring that entraps a dog’s toes or feet may cause injury, may prevent the dog from accessing food and water, or may prevent the dog from escaping aggressive cage mates. One enclosure, containing 5 dogs, is constructed with raised wire flooring. The flooring along the west wall of the enclosure is not attached to the framework and has begun to bend upward. The flooring was also cut in a manner that has created numerous sharp points which are also bending slightly upwards. Sharp points and flooring that is not solidly attached to the framework could increase the risk of injury to the dogs. Primary enclosures must be constructed and maintained so that they protect the dogs from injury. The licensee must alter the flooring in a manner that eliminates the risk of entrapment or injury. The licensee must ensure that all enclosure flooring is safe for the dogs at all times. To be corrected by: Corrected at time of inspection. This inspection and exit interview were conducted with the facility representative. n