Breeder Profile

Matthew Kuhns Sara Kuhns

Hidden Barn Pets
Nappanee,
Indiana
License Details

License Type

USDA Breeder

Secondary Label

–

Active USDA License

32-A-1016

Active State License

–
Selling Information

Sells to Pet Stores

Yes

Sells to Brokers

No

Sells To Online Marketplace/Broker

No

Adult Count

15
Non-Compliance Issues

Has Non-Compliances

Yes

History of Non-Compliance Issues or Violations

2024 USDA Non-Critical2026 USDA Non-Critical
Pet Store Connections

2027 Pet Store Connections Count

2026 Pet Store Connections Count

2025 Pet Store Connections Count

1

2024 Pet Store Connections Count

2023 Pet Store Connections Count

USDA Inspection History
Inspection Date: 2022-11-30
Matthew Kuhns Sara Kuhns

Inspection Severity

Clean Inspection

Violation Categories

Animal Type

Dog Adult (12), Dog Puppy (4)

Certificate Number

32-A-1016

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

Inspection Date: 2024-04-02
Matthew Kuhns Sara Kuhns

Inspection Severity

Clean Inspection

Violation Categories

Animal Type

Dog Adult (15), Dog Puppy (2)

Certificate Number

32-A-1016

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

Inspection Date: 2024-10-28
Matthew Kuhns Sara Kuhns

Inspection Severity

Non-Critical

Violation Categories

Veterinary care for dogs

Animal Type

Dog Adult (12), Dog Puppy (12)

Certificate Number

32-A-1016

3.13(b) (Non-Critical) – Veterinary care for dogs.
Records of administration of anti-parasitic medications for intestinal parasites were not maintained for adult dogs sold and held by the licensee. The written Program of Veterinary Care, signed and dated 6/28/2023, required that pregnant females receive fenbendazole (Pyrantel or Safeguard) once at the time of whelping. The licensee stated that she has been administering the fenbendazole to her adult dogs at the time of whelping, as described in the Program of Veterinary Care; however, she has not been documenting this activity. Medical records are essential for APHIS inspectors to evaluate the quality of medical care provided by the facility and ensure the animals are protected from disease, injury, and illness. The licensee must keep copies of medical records for dogs and make the records available for APHIS inspection. These records must include routine husbandry procedures (such as vaccinations, preventive medical procedures, and treatments) performed an all animals. To be corrected by the close of business on 11/29/2024. This inspection and exit interview were conducted with the licensee. n

Inspection Date: 2025-12-03
Matthew Kuhns Sara Kuhns

Inspection Severity

Clean Inspection

Violation Categories

Animal Type

Dog Adult (15), Dog Puppy (2)

Certificate Number

32-A-1016

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

Inspection Date: 2026-05-28
Matthew Kuhns Sara Kuhns

Inspection Severity

Non-Critical

Violation Categories

Attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care (dealers and exhibitors)

Animal Type

Dog Adult (15), Dog Puppy (9)

Certificate Number

32-A-1016

2.40(b)(2) (Non-Critical) – Attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care (dealers and exhibitors).
A bottle of expired Pyrantel (Exp 10/12/2024) was in storage and had been used in regulated animals within the past year. A representative thinks this bottle was purchased new/un-opened within the past year, however the expiration date had not been noticed. The use of expired medications may not be effective or in some cases can make animals sick. Ensure that expired medications are not used in regulated animals. ***Correct from 5/29/2026 forward. This inspection and exit interview were conducted with facility representatives. n