Ed VanDoorn

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 10:40 am on 28- SEPT-2023. The licensee stated there were two appointments arriving in the next hour or so that could not be changed, and since there were no other employees present, there was no one who could accompany the inspection. End Section

2.40(b) (Non-Critical) – Attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care (dealers and exhibitors).
The licensee gives buyers the option of having a puppy neutered before it ships and the licensee says he performs most of these neuters at his facility without veterinary supervision. The surgeries are done in a multi-use room used for grooming, surgeries, and other procedures using the licensees own equipment and instruments. Neutering, as a significant surgery that results in permanent changes to the dogs anatomy and physiology, is considered a major surgery that should be done by, or under the direct supervision of, a veterinarian. Dogs neutered at the licensees facility can only be done by, or under the direct supervision of, a veterinarian. Completion Date: November 6, 2023

2.78(a) (Critical) – Health certification and identification.
Dogs requiring a health certificate for transport are examined by the attending veterinarian, but the licensee fills out and prints the health certificates, changing the consignor information on some. In at least 4 occasions, the disposition form said the dogs were being shipped from the licensee to a shelter in Florida, but on the accompanying health certificate, the shelter was listed as the consignor (the shipper), not the licensee. On those certificates, a completely different name and address were listed as the consignee (the receiver of the dogs). The licensee confirmed that the dogs are not shipped from his facility to the shelter’s address on the disposition form, but to the consignee on the health certificate. The attending veterinarian confirmed that the licensee fills out the health certificates, but was not aware that the licensee was filling out certificates with people other than the licensee as the consignor. In order for a health certificate to be valid, the veterinarian signing a health certificate must execute and issue that certificate, verifying that the information on the certificate is accurate. The ability to track the movement of dogs using disposition forms and/or health certificates is very important for regulation of the industry and as a tool for tracking the movement of dogs in disease outbreaks. Incorrect or false information frustrates these efforts and makes disease control difficult. Before the licensee turns over a dog for transport in commerce, it must be accompanied by a valid and accurate health certificate executed and issued by a licensed veterinarian. To be completed by: November 6, 2023

3.13(b)(3) (Non-Critical) – Veterinary care for dogs.
The licensee uses xylazine and torbugesic when doing neuters, hernia repairs, and dentals at his facility, but there are no records of their use. The licensee did have a bottle of each of these medications that had labels indicating they were from his veterinarian, the date dispensed, and the quantity of the medication in the bottle at the time it was dispensed. Records for medications given to dogs must be kept by the licensee to ensure that they are being used as directed by the attending veterinarian and in proper amounts that help ensure their efficacy and safety. The licensee must keep copies of medical records and make the records available for inspection. These include records of all treatments administered and the dates of administration. Completion date: November 6, 2023 This inspection and exit interview were conducted with the licensee. n

3.3(e)(1)(iii) (Non-Critical) – Sheltered housing facilities.
A building providing sheltered housing to 27 dogs has enclosure walls made of concrete blocks that are not sealed to make them impervious to moisture. For 18 dogs, including Rottweilers and Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, unsealed concrete block makes up the interior sidewalls and back wall of the enclosures. Enclosures housing 9 dogs, mostly Yorkshire Terriers, have a back wall that is unsealed concrete block. The licensee has purchased the sealer, but has not been able to apply it yet. Enclosure walls made of materials that are porous (not impervious to moisture) can not be adequately cleaned and sanitized and could harbor viruses or bacteria that can cause illness in dogs. All walls and other surfaces in contact with animals must be imperious to moisture. To be corrected by: February 7, 2024 This inspection and exit interview were conducted with the licensee. n

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 10:50 am on 14 MAY 2024. Upon arrival, the inspector talked to two employees who said the licensee was not there. The inspector called the licensee, and getting no answer, left a message. At 11:26, the inspector called the licensee again, left another message, and then left the facility having made no contact. Failure to provide access to the facility, animals, and records for inspection is a serious violation of the AWA and regulations. Failure to comply may result in enforcement action. End Section

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

No violations recorded (clean inspection).