Owen Yoder

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

2.40(b)(3) (Direct) – Attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care (dealers and exhibitors).
The facility did not communicate to the Attending Veterinarian (AV) a serious medical condition in a Pomeranian. A female, tri-colored Pomeranian (#5440) was observed during the inspection to limping intermittently (off and on) on the left front leg, and sometimes holding the leg up. Upon closer inspection, the left front leg felt thickened around the middle of the leg between the wrist and elbow. The applicant stated that approximately 2 weeks prior he noticed the dog limping. The applicant separated the dog from others for about a week and he felt the limping was getting better. The Program of Vet Care does not provide guidelines for limping, and the facility did not call the AV for guidance. A dog that is limping may have suffered an injury and could be experiencing pain or instability of that leg. Dogs at the facility must be observed daily, and then the facility is to have direct and frequent communication with the AV so that matters of the animal’s health and well-being can be conveyed in a timely manner. Correct by contacting the AV and having this dog examined by end of business July 27, 2024. This is a 1st Re-License Inspection for a Class “A” license. The inspection and exit briefing were conducted with the applicant. Correct all directs by the date listed above or prior to the next scheduled re-license inspection, whichever comes first. All items must be in compliance within 2 more inspections or by September 23, 2024, or the Applicant will forfeit the license fee and must wait 6 months to reapply. Please contact your inspector to schedule your next licensing inspection. An unannounced inspection to reinspect for the direct may be conducted prior to your next licensing inspection. Regulated activity can continue under your existing USDA license until it expires. Conducting regulated activity without a valid USDA license is a violation of the Animal Welfare Act. n

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 1:15pm on October 15, 2024. The inspector attempted to contact the licensee by going to the facility, where they spoke with a family member who informed the inspector that the licensee was not home and not available 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

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

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 11:55 am on 9/18/2025. The inspector attempted to contact the licensee by knocking on the door and calling the licensee. 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

2.130 (Non-Critical) – Minimum age requirements.
The facility sold two puppies before the animals were at least 8 weeks or 56 days old. Disposition records showed that two Pomeranian puppies (#3363 and #3378) were sold and ownership transferred on 7/8/2025 with their date of birth being 5/15/25. Puppies transported or sold in commerce before 8 weeks of age may cause additional stress and an increased risk of health problems. No dog shall be delivered by any person to any carrier or intermediate handler for transportation, in commerce, or shall be transported in commerce by any person unless such dog is at least eight (8) weeks of age and has been weaned. Correct by ensuring puppies sold or transported in commerce are at least 8 weeks of age (56 days) and have been weaned. Correct by 7-OCTOBER-2025. This inspection and exit interview were conducted with a Facility Representative. n