Donna Frakes

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 11:45 a.m.- 12:15p.m. on 01-MAR-2022. Was able to contact the licensee and discussed optimal hours. End Section

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

2.40(b)(3) (Non-Critical) – Attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care (dealers and exhibitors).
A black, brown, and white female Cavalier King Charles (microchip #900233000779839) had conjunctivitis in both eyes. In addition, the dog had hair loss on the top of its left rear leg (above the knee) going up to the left side of its body. The skin was reddened and appeared to be slightly scabbing over. The licensee had not observed either the eyes or the hair loss prior to inspection. Conjunctivitis is a sign the dog may have an underlying health issue that may be contagious to other dogs and needs to be treated by the Attending Veterinarian. Hair loss with reddened skin scabbing over could indicate the dog either injured itself or may have a skin condition that may be contagious to other dogs or even people. Not observing these conditions in a timely manner and reporting them to the Attending Veterinarian doesn’t allow for the Attending Veterinarian to be able to properly diagnose and treat the dog accordingly. Not conducting thorough observations on all the dogs in the kennel can result in missed medical problems as noted above. The dog must be treated by the Attending Veterinarian. Going forward, the licensee must provide daily observation to all animals to ensure the health and well-being of the dogs. Correct starting on 10/29/24.

3.6(c)(1)(i) (Non-Critical) – Primary enclosures.
Three enclosures were too small for the dogs they contained. One enclosure measuring 27.25 inches by 21 inches provided 572.25 square inches of space. The dog (1 year old tan and white male Shih Tzu, microchip #900217000682620) measured 23 inches long. The dog required 841 square inches of space and was short by 268.75 square inches of space. Another enclosure housing 4 puppies measured 28.5 inches by 25 inches and provided 712.50 square inches of space. The puppies measured 14 inches, 14 inches, 16 inches, and 16 inches respectfully. Together they required 1,768 square inches of space. The enclosure was short by 1,055.50 square inches of space. The last enclosure I measured contained 5 puppies. The enclosure measured 56 inches by 25 inches and provided 1,400 square inches of space. The puppies measured 14 inches, 15 inches, 15 inches, 18 inches, and 18 inches respectfully. Together they required 2,434 square inches of space. They were short by 1,034 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 10/29/24.

3.11(a) (Non-Critical) – Cleaning, sanitization, housekeeping, and pest control.
Two enclosures containing 5 puppies in one enclosure and 2 adults in the other enclosure appeared to be excessively dirty. I asked the licensee when the enclosures were last cleaned. She stated they were last cleaned on Sunday (two days ago). Not removing the excreta and food waste from the enclosures daily can attract pests such as flies. In addition it can contribute to the spread of disease. Excreta and food waste must be removed from the enclosures daily or as often as necessary to prevent and excessive accumulation of feces and food waste. Correct starting on 10/29/24.

3.13(a)(3) (Non-Critical) – Veterinary care for dogs.
The program of veterinary care doesn’t have anything in it for the sampling of dogs for the various fecal parasites or for heartworm. The licensee is also not currently sampling the adult dogs for the various fecal parasites or for heartworm. Not having a sampling schedule approved by the Attending Veterinarian and not sampling the adult dogs for parasites doesn’t ensure the dogs are adequately protected from various diseases and parasites. The Attending Veterinarian must add a sampling schedule to the program of veterinary care and all adult dogs must be sampled for parasites in accordance with the plan from the Attending Veterinarian. Correct by 11/29/24. This inspection and exit interview were conducted with the licensee. End of report. n

3.6(c)(1)(i) (Non-Critical [REPEAT]) – Primary enclosures.
Three enclosures were too small for the dogs they contained. One enclosure measuring 22 inches by 36 inches provided 792 square inches of space. The enclosure contained two adult bichons measuring 20 inches and 21 inches respectively. Together the dogs required 1,405 square inches of space. The enclosure was short by 613 square inches of space. Another enclosure measured 45 inches by 25 inches and provided 1,125 square inches of space. The enclosure contained 3 dachshund puppies. The puppies measures 16 inches, 17 inches, and 17.5 inches respectively. Together they required 1,565.25 square inches of space. The enclosure was short by 440.25 square inches of space. A third enclosure measured 28.75 by 60.5 inches and provided 1,725 square inches of space. The enclosure contained three adult Shih Tzus. The dogs measured 20 inches, 21 inches, and 22 inches respectively. Together they required 2,189 square inches of space. The enclosure was short by 464 square inches of space. Cage space requirements ensure 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 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.

3.13(b)(2) (Non-Critical) – Veterinary care for dogs.
The adult dogs are being tested for heartworm and fecal parasites, but there is no documentation showing who was tested and what the results are. Not having proper documentation doesn’t ensure the dogs are being tested as per the instructions in the program of veterinary care. The licensee must keep documentation for all test results for all dogs moving forward. Correct by 12/19/24. This inspection and exit interview were conducted with the licensee. End of report. n

3.6(c)(1)(i) (Non-Critical [REPEAT]) – Primary enclosures.
Three enclosures were too small for the dogs they contained. One enclosure measuring 45 inches by 25 inches provided 1,125 square inches of space. The enclosure contained two four month old bichons measuring 19 inches and 17 inches respectively. Together the dogs required 1,154 square inches of space. The enclosure was short by 29 square inches of space. Another enclosure measured 32 inches by 32.25 inches and provided 1,032 square inches of space. The enclosure contained 3 8-week old puppies. Two were Schnauzers and one was a Dachshund. The puppies measures 12 inches, 13 inches, and 14 inches respectively. Together they required 1,085 square inches of space. The enclosure was short by 53 square inches of space. A third enclosure measured 25 inches by 56 inches providing 1,400 square inches of space. The enclosure contained three 11-week old Dachshund puppies. The puppies measured 16.5 inches, 16.5 inches, and 15 inches respectively. Together the puppies required 1,453.5 square inches of space. The enclosure was short by 53.5 square inches of space. Cage space requirements ensure 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 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.

3.11(d) (Non-Critical) – Cleaning, sanitization, housekeeping, and pest control.
Rodent droppings were seen on top of the closed food storage containers as well as in one enclosure housing one adult pug. There were dead flies present in the water receptacles of at least six dog enclosures. Pests like flies and rodents can spread disease and contaminate food and water supplies. The licensee must have a safe and effective pest control program in place to protect the health and well being of the animals. To be corrected by 7-11-25. This inspection and exit interview were conducted with the licensee. End of report. Additional Inspectors: KEVIN WILKEN, ANIMAL CARE INSPECTOR n

3.1(f) (Non-Critical) – Housing facilities, general.
One adult shih tzu female with four puppies is housed in the whelping room with free access to the floor, including a litterbox used by the licensee’s cat. The litterbox contains cat feces that appears to be several days’ accumulation of waste. The presence of animal waste products in areas where animals are housed can lead to illness or disease. The licensee must make sure that animal waste is disposed of in a manner that minimizes disease risks.

3.6(c)(1)(i) (Non-Critical [REPEAT]) – Primary enclosures.
Two enclosures were too small for the dogs they contained. One enclosure measuring 28.5 inches by 60.5 inches provided 1,724.25 square inches of space. The enclosure contained four Dachshund puppies (born 5/11/25) measuring 17.5 inches, 17 inches, 16.5 inches, and 16 inches respectively. Together the dogs required 2,071.5 square inches of space. The enclosure was short by 347.25 square inches of space. Another enclosure measured 28.5 inches by 60.5 inches and provided 1,724.25 square inches of space. The enclosure contained 5 Teddy Bear puppies (born 6/26/25). The puppies measures 14 inches, 14 inches, 13 inches, 13 inches, and 9 inches respectively. Together they required 1,747 square inches of space. The enclosure was short by 22.75 square inches of space. Cage space requirements ensure 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 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. This inspection and exit interview were conducted with a facility representative. Additional Inspectors: KEVIN WILKEN, ANIMAL CARE INSPECTOR n