Melissa Morris

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

2.40(a)(1) (Non-Critical) – Attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care (dealers and exhibitors).
* Licensee had no documentation of facility inspection by the attending veterinarian. Regularly scheduled visits by the attending veterinarian to the premise must be done where animals are kept, to assess and ensure the adequacy of veterinary care and other aspects of animal care. The licensee must ensure that the attending veterinarian shall do regularly scheduled visits to the premises. Correct by 1/1/23 This inspection and exit interview were conducted with the licensee. n

2.40(a)(1) (Non-Critical) – Attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care (dealers and exhibitors).
* Documentation of the last regularly scheduled visit for 26 adult cats by the attending veterinarian could not be found at the time of inspection. Regularly scheduled visits are important to determine if all aspects of animal care (nutrition, health, environment, water, and air quality, etc.) are being provided. The licensee must have regularly scheduled visits by the attending veterinarian. Correct by 10/14/23. This inspection and exit interview were conducted with the licensee. n

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

3.1(a) (Non-Critical) – Housing facilities, general.
* Containment fencing attached to the wood gate frame in three outdoor enclosures have become detached along the side and bottom. Closer observation shows a one-to-two-inch gap forming between the fencing and wood gate frame. Six cats are in contact with the affected fencing. Enclosure fencing shall be maintained in good repair to protect the animals from injury, escape and be able to contain the animals securely at all times. Not maintaining the fencing could have a negative impact on the animals. The licensee must ensure housing facilities be kept in good repair, protect the animal from injury and contain the animal securely. Correct by 10/10/24.

3.1(f) (Non-Critical) – Housing facilities, general.
* A fecal waste accumulation was observed in three outdoor turf mats. Six cats are in contact with the affected turf mats. The licensee stated that the waste was last removed about two weeks ago. Unsanitary conditions, potential odors, fly infestation and disease hazards exist when fecal waste is not removed on a regular basis. This could potentially have a negative impact on the cats. The licensee must provide for regular and frequent collection, removal and disposal of animal wastes in a manner that minimizes contamination and disease risks. Correct by 10/3/24. This inspection and exit interview were conducted with the licensee. n

2.75(a)(2) (Non-Critical) – Records: Dealers and exhibitors.
The facility has 20 domestic cats but the acquisition information for only 1 cat is recorded on APHIS Form 7005 (Record of Acquisition of Dogs and Cats on Hand). APHIS Form 7005 must be used in order to ensure all required acquisition information is documented and available for the APHIS inspector. Each dealer shall use APHIS Form 7005 to make, keep, and maintain required acquisition information. The licensee must add the acquisition information for the remaining 19 domestic cats to APHIS Form 7005 and ensure that the form is kept updated and available for inspection. Correction date: November 21, 2025 The facility has not been using APHIS Form 7006 (Record of Disposition of Dogs and Cats) to document the sale of the kittens. APHIS Form 7006 must be used in order to ensure that all required disposition information is documented and available for inspection. Each dealer shall use APHIS Form 7006 (Record of Disposition of Dogs and Cats) to make, keep, and maintain the required disposition information. The licensee must use APHIS Form 7006 to record the disposition (sale, donation, or trade) of all adult cats and kittens and ensure these records are available for inspection. Correction date: November 14, 2025

3.1(e) (Non-Critical) – Housing facilities, general.
There are 5 bags of unopened cat food stored on the floor of the housing facility. Bags of food stored directly on the floor could become spoiled or contaminated should they come into contact with spilled water. Bags stored on the floor can also interfere with cleaning of the facility which could attract pests such as insects and rodents. Unopened bags of food must be stored off the floor and away from walls to allow for cleaning and to protect the food from contamination and spoilage. The licensee must store the 5 bags of food off the floor and ensure that all unopened bags of food are stored compliantly at all times. Correction date: November 21, 2025 At least 4 open bags of cat food were found in the housing facility. Open bags of food could become contaminated by pests such as insects or rodents. Open bags of food must be stored in a leakproof container with a tightly fitting lid to protect the food from contamination. The licensee must place the 4 bags of opened food into containers with tightly fitting lids and ensure all open bags of food are stored compliantly at all times. Correction date: November 21, 2025

3.1(f) (Non-Critical) – Housing facilities, general.
At least 3 trash cans in the housing facility do not have lids. Open trash cans could attract pests such as insects and rodents which could have a negative impact on the health of the cats. Trash containers in housing facilities and food storage and preparation areas must be leakproof and have tightly fitted lids. The licensee must add tightly fitting lids to each trash can and ensure they remain on the cans at all times. Correction date: November 21, 2025

3.6(b)(4) (Non-Critical) – Primary enclosures.
One enclosure, containing 1 adult cat and 3 kittens, does not have an elevated resting surface. Elevated resting surfaces allow a cat to exhibit its normal behaviors of jumping and/or climbing and permits a cat space to move away from other cats. Each primary enclosure housing cats must contain an elevated resting surface. The licensee must add an elevated resting surface to the enclosure and ensure each enclosure contains a compliant elevated resting surface(s) at all times. Correction date: November 21, 2025 This inspection and exit interview were conducted with the facility representative. End Section

2.75(a)(2) (Non-Critical [REPEAT]) – Records: Dealers and exhibitors.
The facility is not using APHIS Form 7006 (Record of Disposition of Dogs and Cats) to document the sale of the kittens. APHIS Form 7006 must be used in order to ensure that all required disposition information is documented and available for inspection. Each dealer shall use APHIS Form 7006 (Record of Disposition of Dogs and Cats) to make, keep, and maintain the required disposition information. The licensee must use APHIS Form 7006 to record the disposition (sale, donation, or trade) of all adult cats and kittens and ensure these records are available for inspection.

3.1(e) (Non-Critical [REPEAT]) – Housing facilities, general.
There are 4 bags of unopened cat food stored on the floor of the housing facility. Bags of food stored directly on the floor could become spoiled or contaminated should they come into contact with spilled water. Bags stored on the floor can also interfere with cleaning of the facility which could attract pests such as insects and rodents. Unopened bags of food must be stored off the floor and away from walls to allow for cleaning and to protect the food from contamination and spoilage. The licensee must store the 4 bags of food off the floor and ensure that all unopened bags of food are stored compliantly at all times. At least 1 open bag of cat food was found in the housing facility, and one open bag of cat food was found in the kitten room. Open bags of food could become contaminated by pests such as insects or rodents. Open bags of food must be stored in a leakproof container with a tightly fitting lid to protect the food from contamination. The licensee must place these bags of open food into containers with tightly fitting lids and ensure all open bags of food are stored compliantly at all times.

3.6(b)(4) (Non-Critical [REPEAT]) – Primary enclosures.
One enclosure, containing 1 adult cat and 5 kittens, does not have an elevated resting surface. Failure to provide an elevated resting surface does not allow a cat to exhibit its normal behaviors of jumping and/or climbing and limits the space available for the cats to move away from each other. Each primary enclosure housing cats must contain an elevated resting surface. The licensee must add an elevated resting surface to the enclosure and ensure each enclosure contains a compliant elevated resting surface(s) at all times. This inspection and exit interview were conducted with the facility representative. n

2.75(a)(2) (Non-Critical [REPEAT]) – Records: Dealers and exhibitors.
Three kittens were recently sold but the facility did not complete APHIS Form 7006 (Record of Disposition of Dogs and Cats) to document the sale of the kittens. APHIS Form 7006 must be used in order to ensure that all required disposition information is documented and available for inspection. Each dealer shall use APHIS Form 7006 (Record of Disposition of Dogs and Cats) to make, keep, and maintain the required disposition information. The licensee must use APHIS Form 7006 to record the disposition (sale, donation, or trade) of all adult cats and kittens and ensure these records are available for inspection. This inspection and exit interview were conducted with the facility representative. n