Joseph Yoder

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

2.40(b)(2) (Non-Critical) – Attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care (dealers and exhibitors).
* The following medication used to treat 13 dogs at the facility have gone past its labeled expiration date. The recorded expiration date on one 500 ml bottle of Vetrimec 1% (Ivermectin) was 06/23. This medication is intermingled with other products that are currently being used at the facility and are therefore ready for use. The usage of expired medical materials such as drugs, fluids, or sutures on regulated animals is not considered to be an acceptable veterinary practice and does not constitute adequate veterinary care. The effectiveness of the dosage level and expected results when expired drugs are administrated to animals could be drastically changed or may not work as anticipated. The expected results cannot be guaranteed and the animals may experience pain, distress due to mistreatment, unrelieved symptoms or unexpected side effects. Failure to properly label medications or other medical products as being expired and storing them with unexpired medical materials could lead to the unintentional use on regulated animals. The licensee must either dispose of all such expired medical drugs and materials or segregate them in an appropriately labeled, physically separate location from non-expired medical drugs and materials. Correct by 9/12/23.

3.13(a)(3) (Non-Critical) – Veterinary care for dogs.
* The last recorded date for annual heartworm testing for 13 dogs was done on 11/29/21. Annual heartworm testing is important for the health of the animals. Heartworm testing is done to ensure that there are no active internal parasites. Heartworms are serious parasites that are transmitted by insect bites. The licensee must ensure that all dogs are receiving vaccinations for contagious and/or deadly diseases of dogs (including rabies, parvovirus, and distemper) and sampling and treatment of parasites and other pests (including fleas, worms, coccidia, giardia, and heartworm) in accordance with a schedule approved by the attending veterinarian. Correct by 10/5/23.

3.13(b)(4) (Non-Critical) – Veterinary care for dogs.
* There was no paperwork to verify when the last fecal float sample examination was completed. Per phone conservation with the attending veterinarian, it was verified that the last fecal float was done on 11/22/22 but no heartworm test had been completed. Medical records of all required tests are necessary to show that the tests have been completed. Copies of the dates and findings/results of all screening, routine, or other required or recommended tests must be maintained by the licensee. The licensee must keep copies of medical records for dogs and make the records available for APHIS inspection. Correct by 10/5/23. This inspection and exit interview were conducted with the licensee. n

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

2.40(b)(2) (Non-Critical) – Attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care (dealers and exhibitors).
Female beagle, Freda, was examined by the Attending Veterinarian on 09/29/2025. The dog was also tested for heartworm during the exam, and the results of the test were positive. The licensee stated that he did discuss treatment options with the veterinarian, but no treatment was ever provided to the dog. Heartworm disease can have a negative impact on the health of the dog, and if left untreated, could even result in death. Each dealer shall use appropriate methods to prevent, control, diagnose, and treat diseases and injuries. The licensee must consult with a veterinarian to develop an effective treatment plan for Freda’s heartworm disease. The licensee must ensure that each dog is provided with adequate veterinary care at all times. Correction date: The facility representative was verbally instructed to contact the veterinarian by end of business on February 13, 2026. The vaccines for the dogs are stored in their own drawer inside the refrigerator. There is one box in the drawer containing vaccines for Leptospirosis and DAPPv. The Leptospirosis vaccine expired March 16, 2023, and the DAPPv expired October 05, 2022. These expired vaccines are comingled with vaccines that are current and, therefore, are considered ready for use. The use of expired vaccines does not ensure that the dogs are adequately protected from dangerous and deadly diseases. Each dealer shall use appropriate methods to prevent, control, diagnose, and treat diseases and injuries. The licensee must either dispose of all such expired vaccines or segregate them in an appropriately labeled, physically separate location from non-expired vaccines to ensure they are not mistakenly used. The licensee must ensure that each dog receives adequate veterinary care at all times. Correction date: Beginning February 13, 2026, and onward all vaccines given to the dogs must not be expired.

3.1(e) (Non-Critical) – Housing facilities, general.
There are 2 bags of unopened dog food and 3 bags of unopened bedding material stored directly on the floor of the housing facility. Food and bedding stored on the floor could become spoiled or contaminated by spilled liquids or by pests such as rodents. Supplies of food and bedding must be stored in a manner that protects the supplies from spoilage, contamination, and vermin infestation. These supplies must be stored off the floor and away from the walls. The licensee must store the unopened bags of food and bedding off the floor and away from the walls in order to protect these supplies from any potential contamination. Correction date: February 26, 2026

3.1(f) (Non-Critical) – Housing facilities, general.
The trash container in the housing facility has no lid. Exposed trash could create odors and attract pests such as flies and rodents which could increase the risk of disease hazards towards the dogs. Trash containers in housing facilities must have tightly fitted lids on them at all times. The licensee must add a tightly fitted lid to the trash can and ensure the lid remains in place at all times. Correction date: February 26, 2026

3.6(a)(2)(ii) (Non-Critical) – Primary enclosures.
Each enclosure contains an access door that allows the dogs to move between the indoor and outdoor sections of their enclosure. A corner of the metal frame around one access door has bent upward and is no longer flush against the wall. It has created a sharp point that is located at the level of the dogs. Two dogs are housed in this affected enclosure. Contact with sharp points could cause injury to the dogs. Primary enclosures must be maintained so that they protect the dogs from injury. The licensee must remove this sharp point or alter it in a manner that eliminates the risk of injury to the dogs. The licensee must ensure the enclosures are safe for the dogs at all times. Correction date: February 26, 2026 Metal livestock fencing has been buried under the dirt and gravel flooring of the outdoor section of the enclosures. In at least four enclosures, containing a total of 7 dogs, the dirt and gravel flooring has settled exposing the underground fencing and, in some areas, the fencing now sits off the ground. In order to move around their enclosures, the dogs must either walk on the metal rods of the fencing or step in the openings between the metal rods. This exposed fencing could cause injury to the feet of the dogs as they walk on the metal rods or when stepping into the fence openings. Primary enclosures must be constructed and maintained so that they protect the dogs from injury. The licensee must either cover the exposed fencing with compliant flooring material or alter the exposed fencing in a manner that eliminates the risk of injury to the dogs. The licensee must ensure the enclosures are safe for the dogs at all times. Correction date: March 5, 2026

3.10(a) (Non-Critical) – Watering
Two dogs have no water in their water bucket. Failure to provide potable water at all times could have a negative impact on the health of the dogs should they become dehydrated. Potable water must be continuously available to the dogs, unless restricted by the attending veterinarian. The licensee must ensure that each dog has access to potable water at all times in order to protect their health and well-being. Correction date: The facility representative provided the dogs with water at the time of the inspection.

3.11(b)(2) (Non-Critical) – Cleaning, sanitization, housekeeping, and pest control.
The housing facility contains 16 adult dogs and the facility representative stated that the enclosures are only sanitized twice a year using bleach. There is a buildup of dirt on the access doors, the access door frames, and the exterior walls of the enclosures. A dark brown buildup of food debris is coating the interiors of the food buckets and self-feeders. The interior of at least on metal water bucket, accessed by two dogs, is coated in a buildup of a wet, brown-colored organic material. Failure to sanitize surfaces and the buildup of dirt, debris, and waste could increase the risk of disease hazards towards the dogs. Used primary enclosures and food and water receptacles for dogs must be sanitized once every two weeks or more often to prevent the buildup of dirt, debris, food waste and excreta. The licensee must ensure that all of the enclosure surfaces, including food and water buckets, remain free of a buildup of dirt, debris, and waste materials and are sanitized at least every two weeks in order to support the health of the dogs. Correction date: February 26, 2026

3.13(a) (Non-Critical) – Veterinary care for dogs.
The Program of Veterinary Care could not be located by the licensee; therefore, the inspector was unable to review it for compliance. Failure to provide the Program of Veterinary Care could interfere with the ability of APHIS officials to determine if the dogs are receiving adequate veterinary care. Each dealer must keep and maintain the written program of veterinary care and make it available for APHIS inspection. The licensee must ensure that all required documents and information are available for inspection. Correction date: February 23, 2026 This inspection and exit interview were conducted with the facility representative. n