Merlin Yoder

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

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 at 12:20pmon March 30, 2023. Contact was attempted by knocking on doors to the house and kennel, beeped the car horn and waited for 30 minutes. No contact was able to be made. End Section

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

2.126(b) (Non-Critical) – Access and inspection of records and property; submission of itineraries.
A responsible adult was not available to accompany the APHIS Official during the inspection process at 1:45 pm on Monday, November 18, 2024. The inspector was notified by a family member that the licensee was not home and was not expected for several hours. 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. End Section

3.13(b)(3) (Non-Critical) – Veterinary care for dogs.
The Licensee does not maintain complete medical records for all adult dogs. There were no records for the Distemper, Parvovirus, and Rabies vaccines the licensee administered last year to the following adult dogs: – Adult female Shih Tzu #4937, Adult female Shih Tzu #4939. Failure to maintain adequate medical records may interfere with the ability of APHIS officials to determine if the animals are receiving adequate veterinary care. Complete medical records must be maintained and include the names of all vaccines and treatments administered and the dates of administration. Correct by documenting all treatments given and ensure that medical records are complete and contain the required information. Correct by 25-FEB-2025. This inspection and exit interview were conducted with a Facility Representative. n

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

3.13(b)(3) (Non-Critical) – Veterinary care for dogs.
The facility does not maintain a complete medical record for all dogs. For most puppies, the facility writes down the dates treatments are given but does not provide the names of the treatments. The facility states that the animals are up to date on vaccines and deworming treatments. Failure to maintain adequate medical records may interfere with the ability of APHIS officials to determine if the animals are receiving adequate veterinary care. Complete medical records must be maintained and include the names of all vaccines and treatments administered and the dates of administration. Correct by documenting all treatments given and ensure that medical records are complete and contain the required information. Correct by 21-JULY-2026. This inspection and exit interview were conducted with the Licensee. n