Breeder Profile

Marlin Zimmerman Esther Zimmerman

Turkey Hill Kennel
East Earl,
Pennsylvania
License Details

License Type

USDA Breeder

Secondary Label

State Licensed

Active USDA License

23-A-0268

Active State License

PA02459
Selling Information

Sells to Pet Stores

Yes

Sells to Brokers

No

Sells To Online Marketplace/Broker

No

Adult Count

65
Non-Compliance Issues

Has Non-Compliances

Yes

History of Non-Compliance Issues or Violations

2024 USDA Non-Critical2023 USDA Non-Critical2022 USDA Non-Critical
Pet Store Connections

2027 Pet Store Connections Count

2026 Pet Store Connections Count

2025 Pet Store Connections Count

2024 Pet Store Connections Count

1

2023 Pet Store Connections Count

USDA Inspection History
Inspection Date: 2021-07-27
Marlin N Zimmerman

Inspection Severity

Non-Critical

Violation Categories

Access and inspection of records and property; submission of itineraries

Animal Type

Certificate Number

23-A-0268

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 on July 27, 2021 from 3 PM to 3:30 PM. During this time the inspector waited for 30 minutes, called licensee’s phone number leaving a message, and knocked on doors. End Section

Inspection Date: 2021-08-09
Marlin N Zimmerman

Inspection Severity

Clean Inspection

Violation Categories

Animal Type

Dog Adult (72), Dog Puppy (36)

Certificate Number

23-A-0268

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

Inspection Date: 2022-04-26
Marlin N Zimmerman

Inspection Severity

Non-Critical

Violation Categories

Veterinary care for dogs

Animal Type

Dog Adult (71), Dog Puppy (18)

Certificate Number

23-A-0268

3.13(b)(3) (Non-Critical) – Veterinary care for dogs.
There were no dates for the administration of distemper and parvovirus vaccines for the adult dogs. Failure to keep records on the dates and administration of vaccines to adult dogs makes it difficult to determine when vaccines and treatments were last given. Licensee must keep and maintain records of the names and dates of all vaccines and treatments given to adult dogs. Correct by May 26, 2022. This inspection and exit interview were conducted with the facility representative. End Section

Inspection Date: 2022-06-17
Marlin N Zimmerman

Inspection Severity

Clean Inspection

Violation Categories

Animal Type

Dog Adult (69), Dog Puppy (26)

Certificate Number

23-A-0268

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

Inspection Date: 2023-01-09
Marlin N Zimmerman

Inspection Severity

Clean Inspection

Violation Categories

Animal Type

Dog Adult (63), Dog Puppy (25)

Certificate Number

23-A-0268

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

Inspection Date: 2023-09-20
Marlin N Zimmerman

Inspection Severity

Non-Critical

Violation Categories

Records: Dealers and exhibitorsVeterinary care for dogs

Animal Type

Dog Adult (68), Dog Puppy (20)

Certificate Number

23-A-0268

2.75(a)(1)(vi) (Non-Critical) – Records: Dealers and exhibitors.
The cage cards on the primary enclosures for 20 puppies did not include a unique number identifying each puppy. Failure to identify puppies with a unique identification number makes it difficult to keep track of puppies born, raised, or died. Licensee must keep and maintain records on APHIS form 7005, or on cage cards placed on the animals’ primary enclosure for puppies under 16 weeks of age which include a unique identification number for each puppy. Correct by October 1, 2023.

3.13(b)(3) (Non-Critical) – Veterinary care for dogs.
There were no dates recorded for when the annual parvovirus and distemper vaccines were last given since 2022 for the adult dogs. Failure to record the dates of all vaccines and treatments administered to adult dogs makes it difficult to track if vaccines and treatments are being done as prescribed in the written program of veterinary care (APHIS form 7002A). Licensee must record the dates of all vaccines and treatments given to the adult dogs to ensure adequate veterinary care is provided. Correct by October 1, 2023. This inspection and exit interview were conducted with the facility representative. n

Inspection Date: 2024-04-16
Marlin N Zimmerman

Inspection Severity

Non-Critical

Violation Categories

Access and inspection of records and property; submission of itineraries

Animal Type

Certificate Number

23-A-0268

2.126(b) (Non-Critical) – Access and inspection of records and property; submission of itineraries.
A responsible adult was not available for inspection from 10 AM to 10:30 AM on Tuesday 16 April 2024. During this time, inspector waited at the facility, knocked on doors, and called phone number on file leaving a message. 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. Additional Inspectors: Catherine Beckwith, Supervisory Animal Care Specialist Jeffrey Shepherd, Assistant DirectorEnd Section

Inspection Date: 2024-05-15
Marlin N Zimmerman

Inspection Severity

Non-Critical

Violation Categories

Cleaning, sanitization, housekeeping, and pest control

Animal Type

Dog Adult (61), Dog Puppy (44)

Certificate Number

23-A-0268

3.11(b)(2) (Non-Critical) – Cleaning, sanitization, housekeeping, and pest control.
The facility representative disclosed that primary enclosures for dogs are spot-cleaned daily using a detergent, but are sanitized monthly with a disinfectant. Primary enclosures must be sanitized at least once every 2 weeks using a prescribed method as inadequate sanitization may promote growth and spread of pathogens. The facility must address the frequency of sanitization to minimize disease hazards. Correct by May 28, 2024. This inspection and exit interview were conducted with a facility representative. Additional Inspectors: ROBERT MARKMANN, ANIMAL CARE INSPECTOR n

Inspection Date: 2025-02-11
Marlin N Zimmerman

Inspection Severity

Clean Inspection

Violation Categories

Animal Type

Dog Adult (67), Dog Puppy (35)

Certificate Number

23-A-0268

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

Inspection Date: 2025-03-12
Marlin N Zimmerman

Inspection Severity

Clean Inspection

Violation Categories

Animal Type

Dog Adult (66), Dog Puppy (22)

Certificate Number

23-A-0268

No violations recorded (clean inspection).