Fannie Troyer

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

2.50 (Non-Critical) – Time and method of identification.
A red male poodle no longer had his tag (#101). The representative looked for it but couldn’t find the tag. Identification can be important for animal health and husbandry tracking. Ensure that this dog’s tag is found or assign it a replacement tag so that it is properly identified. ***Correct by 5/29/2023.

3.1(c)(1)(ii) (Non-Critical) – Housing facilities, general.
The exercise area (by the north walk-in gate) has some strands of loose wire and wire points that the dogs could contact when let out into it. Wire strands and points could hurt dogs. Ensure to maintain surfaces free from edges or points that could injure the animals. ***Correct by 5/16/2023.

3.1(e) (Non-Critical) – Housing facilities, general.
A bag in the shavings storage shed has bird droppings on it. It appears that there is a nest above the bag. Contamination of bedding/shavings with bird droppings could make dogs sick. Ensure to protect shavings from contamination by storing them in an area where they won’t get bird droppings on the bags. ***Correct by 5/17/2023.

3.13(a)(2) (Non-Critical) – Veterinary care for dogs.
The last physical exams of adults from the Attending Veterinarian were noted on 1/3/2022. The representatives said that the noted wellness checks on 1/3/2022 were the last time physical exams by the attending veterinarian were done. Yearly physical exams on each dog are required and help ensure each dog is healthy. Ensure that a complete physical examination from head to tail of each dog by the attending veterinarian is completed. ***Correct by 6/16/2023.

3.13(a)(3) (Non-Critical) – Veterinary care for dogs.
The facility representative said that the veterinarian has done rabies vaccinations for adults but a schedule for parvo and distemper vaccination has not been followed for adults (puppies are being vaccinated per records). Also, the written program of veterinary care does not address sampling for heartworm and fecal sampling for adult dogs. Vaccination for parvo and distemper is required for adult dogs and helps protect the facility from these diseases. Sampling for heartworm and fecal sampling of adults is required and helps ensure the facility is preventing parasites. Ensure to follow the attending veterinarian’s program of vaccination and contact the attending veterinarian to update the sampling plan for heartworm and fecal tests and then follow the program of sampling. ***Correct by 6/16/2023. This inspection and exit interview were conducted with facility representatives. n

2.50 (Non-Critical [REPEAT]) – Time and method of identification.
Dog #119 and dog #115 were missing their tags during inspection. Dog #119’s tag was found in the enclosure with a broken chain-type collar. The representative said dog #115’s tag was noticed lost about a week ago and hasn’t been found. Proper official identification is required and needs to be worn on each dog with a safe collar. Proper identification is important to help with husbandry tracking of animals. Ensure to maintain each dog’s official identification attached with a safe collar as required.

3.1(c)(1)(ii) (Non-Critical [REPEAT]) – Housing facilities, general.
The enclosure for a female golden retriever closest to the east door has a row of chain link with points that she could touch. Wire points can cause injury. Ensure that enclosures/pens are maintained so that there are no sharp points that animals could contact. Note: Item was corrected at time of exit interview.

3.11(c) (Non-Critical) – Cleaning, sanitization, housekeeping, and pest control.
The exercise area which the representative said is used to let dogs run in while cleaning their pens has some overgrown areas of weeds that include burdock and thistle. Overgrown weeds can make it difficult to keep the exercise area clean. Burdock and thistle can get in dogs’ hair and cause matting/discomfort. Ensure to maintain plants in the exercise area in a manner that helps promote the health and wellbeing of the dogs that use it. Note: Burdock and thistle were removed from exercise area prior to exit interview. 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 by 10/21/2023 or applicant forfeits 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 (9/26/2023). n

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

3.6(a)(2)(ix) (Non-Critical) – Primary enclosures.
The area where #65 has her litter of puppies temporarily housed has surfaces that they contact that cannot be readily sanitized (bare wood and soil). To help protect dogs from germs, surfaces that dogs contact need to be of the type that can be readily cleaned and sanitized or replaceable if worn or soiled. The facility representative said they plan to move the puppies very soon to an area in the kennel that can be readily cleaned and sanitized. Ensure surfaces that dogs and puppies are housed on can be readily cleaned and sanitized or replaceable if worn or soiled. Correct by 10/16/2023.

3.13(a)(4) (Non-Critical) – Veterinary care for dogs.
Mixed breed F dog #65 has burrs matted in her tail. Burrs matted in fur can cause discomfort. For the health of this dog, ensure to gently remove or clip out the burrs and contact your attending veterinarian if the burrs are not easily removed. Ensure to maintain dogs’ coats free from matting and burrs. Correct by 10/16/2023. This inspection and exit interview were conducted with a facility representative. n

2.40(b)(2) (Non-Critical) – Attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care (dealers and exhibitors).
Female cavalier (DOB 10-7-18, tag# 119) was observed to have teeth covered with plaque and tartar, and one of her upper right middle teeth behind the long canine tooth was slightly loose to the touch. Her gums appeared redder by the upper teeth and those teeth had less gums than normal. These are signs of dental problems and if not treated can cause health problems and discomfort. Ensure to contact the (AV) attending veterinarian to have this dog evaluated and treated per the AV’s guidance. ***Correct by February 8, 2024.

3.1(c)(1)(ii) (Non-Critical [REPEAT]) – Housing facilities, general.
On the south row of the indoor middle run housing two dogs, there was a pipe kept in a drain (to keep it from plugging up) that had rough/sharp edges to the touch. Also, a piece of flashing in the same pen had a corner folded out in an area dogs can contact and it was sharp to the touch. Sharp/rough edges can injure dogs. Ensure that all surfaces dogs can touch are kept free from sharp and rough edges. This inspection and exit interview were conducted with licensee and facility representative. n

3.1(a) (Non-Critical) – Housing facilities, general.
By the west door there is a foot-sized area in center walkway (not where dogs contact) that is missing linoleum and the wood is rotted and soft. An area like this cannot be maintained clean and if not repaired soon could allow pest entry into the building. Ensure to repair holes in floors to keep them in good repair to restrict other animals/pest from entering the building. ***Correct by May 12, 2024. This inspection and exit interview were conducted with the animal caretaker. n

2.40(b)(3) (Non-Critical) – Attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care (dealers and exhibitors).
Two adult female dogs (#63 Bichon-Poodle DOB 2-20-19 and #121 Mini party poodle DOB 1-28-23) were seen occasionally shaking their heads during inspection. A closer look at their ears found that #121 had a dark slightly odorous material in both ears and #63 had a slight amount of the same material in her right ear. The condition of these dogs’ ears had not been observed by the facility and wasn’t under treatment. Dogs shaking their heads with darker material in the ear that has an odor to it suggests something is irritating their ears. Ensuring that all dogs’ ears are looked at closer if they are shaking their heads and contacting the attending veterinarian (AV) for treatment directions can help prevent discomfort in affected dogs’ ears. Ensure that a routine of daily observing each dog’s behavior is in place and contact the AV for treatment instructions for these two affected dogs and follow the AV’s treatment instructions. ***Correct by 7/11/2024.

2.130 (Non-Critical) – Minimum age requirements.
Two different litters were sold and picked up by a buyer that were not at least 8 weeks (56 days) old. A litter of 4 golden retriever puppies (DOB 3-16-24) were picked up on 5-10-24 (55 days old). A litter of 7 mixed breed puppies (DOB 4-28- 24) were sold and picked up by the buyer on 6-21-24 (54 days old). For optimum puppy health and per the regulations puppies must be at least 8 weeks old or older and weaned prior to being sold and transported in commerce. Ensure that puppies are at least 56 days old and weaned before allowing them to be transported in commerce. ***Correct from 7/10/2024 forward. This inspection and exit interview were conducted with a facility representative. n

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

3.11(c) (Non-Critical) – Cleaning, sanitization, housekeeping, and pest control.
The exercise yard is overgrown with weeds. The overgrown weeds makes it difficult to see the fence line (to be sure it will contain dogs) and would be difficult to clean it with the overgrown weeds and also could allow areas for pests to live in. Weeds must be controlled/trimmed to allow regular cleaning and husbandry practices and to protect the health and well- being of the animals. ***Correct by August 4, 2025.

3.13(a)(2) (Non-Critical) – Veterinary care for dogs.
It has been more than 12 months since the facility has had the attending veterinarian conduct the head to tail physical exams for each adult dog. An annual physical exam for each dog is required and helps ensure that each dog is healthy. Ensure to contact the attending veterinarian to get the annual physical exams completed. ***Correct by August 25, 2025. This inspection and exit interview were conducted with a facility representative. n

2.40(b)(3) (Critical) – Attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care (dealers and exhibitors).
While reviewing APHIS Forms 7005, it was noted that a chocolate colored female poodle (#141, DOB 6/8/21) died on 7/3/26. The licensee stated the dog died from complications during labor. The licensee observed the problem, but never made contact with the attending veterinarian. Not contacting the attending veterinarian when a dog is having serious health complications during labor can cause undue suffering for the mom and puppies and cause the death of the adult, as is the case here. The licensee is required to have a mechanism of direct and frequent communication so that timely and accurate information on problems of animal health, behavior, and well-being is conveyed to the attending veterinarian. Correct starting today, 7/27/26.

2.130 (Non-Critical) – Minimum age requirements.
Three puppies born on 8/31/25 were shipped on 10/21/25. The puppies would have been 51 days old on the day of sale which is five days shy of the required 8 weeks of age that they are required to be before being transported. Dogs younger than 8 weeks of age are more susceptible to stresses that occur from travelling and being placed into a new facility. Their immune systems are more susceptible to becoming compromised which could cause them to become sick and even die. The licensee must not ship any puppies under 8 weeks of age unless it is directly to the end consumer.

3.13(a)(3) (Non-Critical) – Veterinary care for dogs.
None of the adult dogs have been vaccinated against distemper or parvo in the past year. Not having the adult population up to date for these vaccinations doesn’t ensure they are adequately protected against those diseases. All adult dogs must be vaccinated for parvo and distemper. 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 9/25/26 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. End of report. n