Samuel Brubacker

2.40(b)(3) (Non-Critical) – Attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care (dealers and exhibitors).
*** A white female Bichon with no id, was circling in the outside portion of her enclosure for an extended period of time, each time she came outside. The licensee stated that he had noticed she started this behavior but did not recognize it as an abnormal behavior and had not communicated it to the veterinarian. This is a young dog housed alone in an enclosure which could contribute to the abnormal behavior pattern, or this could be an indicator of an underlying health issue. The licensee needs to communicate this behavior with the vet and have this dog assessed for her health and well being. *** A cavalier male id #602620026 has a small round mass on the left hip just under the skin. The licensee did not notice this until it was pointed out by the inspector. Daily observations must be done and issues of concern communicated to the vet in a timely manner so the vet can determine next steps for diagnosis and treatment. Daily observations can be performed by the licensee but the licensee must also be able to recognize signs of ill health through behaviors so that this information can be accurately relayed to the attending veterinarian in a timely manner. Correct by: Oct 26, 2021

3.6(a)(1) (Non-Critical) – Primary enclosures.
*** A wire mesh panel on the outside door of a Cavalier enclosure is only secured in one spot to the wood frame. This has created a gap on either side of the door that allows the dog to get an appendage out of and could cause potential injury. *** There is a wire mesh top over the last outdoor enclosure on the back side of the kennel that ends half way over the enclosure. The end of the mesh has several areas of broken wire that are protruding into the enclosure and could cause potential injury to the dogs. *** There are several sections of wood inside the shelter boxes that are heavily worn through chewing or scratching directly over the feeders. These areas no longer enable the surfaces to be readily cleaned and sanitized and are not in good repair. *** Several sections of the plastic paneling over the wood in a few boxes are in disrepair and are cracked and chewed causing sharp points and exposing surfaces that cannot be effectively cleaned and sanitized. *** A green plastic crate in the female bichon’s enclosure that was circling is cracked on the top with a hole in the middle and has sharp edges that could potentially cause injury. This crate should be removed and replaced for her safety. Enclosures must be maintained in good repair so that they are structurally sound for the safety of the dogs and to facilitate husbandry practices. Correct by: Nov 10, 2021

3.11(a) (Non-Critical) – Cleaning, sanitization, housekeeping, and pest control.
*** The shelter boxes in the main kennel have an excessive amount of old food around the box and there is evidence of mold growing on some of the food. Food waste must be removed from the primary enclosure daily to keep the enclosure clean and for the health of the dogs. Correct by: Oct 22, 2021

3.11(b)(2) (Non-Critical) – Cleaning, sanitization, housekeeping, and pest control.
*** There is a layer of grime on multiple shift doors that needs to be cleaned. Several of the enclosures have buckets or crates in the sheltered area of the enclosure which are dirty with an accumulation of dust and debris on the items. These items and the enclosures must be cleaned and sanitized at least once every two weeks or as often as necessary to prevent this accumulation of dirt, debris and food waste to prevent disease hazards and for the health of the dogs. Correct by: Nov 3, 2021 This inspection and exit interview were conducted with the licensee. End Section

3.3(d) (Non-Critical) – Sheltered housing facilities.
The ambient temperature outside at the time of the inspection was 12 deg F. The indoor portion of the sheltered facility was approximately 68 deg F during the inspection. The sheltered boxes for the dogs are fully enclosed with a top that lifts off and inside the box there is a metal shift door that opens to the outdoor portion of the run. For three sheltered boxes, the shift doors were propped open with a wood block to assist dogs going in and out of the box. When a kestrel handheld reader was left in the box for 10 minutes, the temperature in the box read 35 deg F. In keeping the door propped open, this shelter does not adequately protect the dogs from the elements at all times to protect their health. Doors provided need to be able to open and close appropriately to maintain heat in the box. The licensee stated they would move dogs who could not work the doors effectively to the heated whelping building by end of day. Correct by: Jan 21, 2022

3.6(a)(1) (Non-Critical [REPEAT]) – Primary enclosures.
*** There are still several sections of wood inside the shelter boxes that are heavily worn through chewing or scratching directly over the feeders. These areas no longer enable the surfaces to be readily cleaned and sanitized and are not in good repair. *** Several sections of the plastic paneling over the wood in a few boxes are in disrepair and are cracked and chewed causing sharp points and exposing surfaces that cannot be effectively cleaned and sanitized.

3.11(a) (Non-Critical [REPEAT]) – Cleaning, sanitization, housekeeping, and pest control.
*** The shelter boxes in the main kennel are not being spot cleaned daily and a few have excess food that needs to be removed and one box had excess feces and food that needs to be removed and cleaned. Fecal and food waste must be removed from primary enclosures daily to keep the enclosure clean and for the health of the dogs. This inspection and exit interview were conducted with the licensee. End Section

3.3(d) (Non-Critical [REPEAT]) – Sheltered housing facilities.
The ambient temperature outside at the time of the inspection was 37 deg F. The licensee had turned off the heat for the indoor portion of the sheltered facility. The sheltered boxes for the dogs are fully enclosed with a top that lifts off and inside the box there is a metal shift door that opens to the outdoor portion of the run. All the sheltered boxes had their shift doors propped open with a wood block to facilitate air flow due to the heat from the previous weekend’s high temperatures. However, since the weekend, the temperatures have gone down into the low 30’s at night. In keeping the door propped open, a draft is coming into the shelter, and it does not adequately protect the dogs from the elements to protect their health. These doors need to be able to open and close appropriately to maintain heat and reduce drafts in the shelter for the wellbeing of the dogs. This inspection and exit interview were conducted with the licensee. End Section

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

3.11(a) (Non-Critical) – Cleaning, sanitization, housekeeping, and pest control.
Enclosures are not being spot cleaned daily. There was a build up of feces in multiple indoor boxes that needs to be removed. Fecal and food waste must be removed from primary enclosures daily to prevent soiling of the dogs and reduce odors. Correct by: April 25, 2024

3.11(b)(2) (Non-Critical) – Cleaning, sanitization, housekeeping, and pest control.
Primary enclosures are not being cleaned and sanitized at least once every two weeks. There is a build up of hair hanging down from the wire mesh floor. This accumulation of hair traps urine, dust and debris in and around the primary enclosures. In addition, there is feces and hair trapped between wire mesh and the wood support beams around the outdoor enclosures. These primary enclosures must be cleaned and sanitized at least once every two weeks for the health of the dogs. Correct by: May 1, 2024

3.13(a)(3) (Non-Critical) – Veterinary care for dogs.
The facility has two cavalier puppies that are 5 months of age. According to the vaccine schedule established by the veterinarian, they should have had their first rabies vaccine at 3 months of age. These dogs must be vaccinated per the schedule established by the attending veterinarian for their health and well being and to ensure she has adequate authority over preventative health of the kennel. Correct by: May 1, 2024 This inspection and exit interview were conducted with the licensee. n

3.11(a) (Non-Critical [REPEAT]) – Cleaning, sanitization, housekeeping, and pest control.
Enclosures are not being spot cleaned daily. There was a build up of feces in multiple indoor boxes that needs to be removed in both the whelping room and main kennel. Additionally, there was feces that is not falling through the wire mesh portion of the runs that also needs to be removed. Fecal and food waste must be removed from primary enclosures daily to prevent soiling of the dogs and reduce odors.

3.11(b)(2) (Non-Critical [REPEAT]) – Cleaning, sanitization, housekeeping, and pest control.
Primary enclosures are not being cleaned and sanitized at least once every two weeks. There is a build up of hair hanging down from the wood support beams in the whelping room that contains shavings. In addition, there is feces and hair trapped between wire mesh and the wood support beams around the outdoor enclosures. This accumulation of hair traps urine, dust, shavings and debris in and around the primary enclosures which can contribute to a strong odor of ammonia in and around the kennel. These primary enclosures must be cleaned and sanitized at least once every two weeks for the health of the dogs.

3.11(c) (Non-Critical) – Cleaning, sanitization, housekeeping, and pest control.
Housekeeping in the whelping room needs to be addressed. There is a layer of dust and debris along the door frames and tops of enclosures. There is discarded trash (Q-tips) on the floor that was not placed in a trash receptacle but left among the shavings after being used. There are multiple empty enclosures with food receptacles containing food that is now caked with dust. These empty enclosures that are adjacent to enclosures containing dogs need to be kept clean to facilitate good housekeeping practices for the overall health of the dogs in the whelping room. Correct by: April 1, 2025 This inspection and exit interview were conducted with the licensee. n

3.1(a) (Non-Critical) – Housing facilities, general.
A wooden kennel door on the back side of the main outdoor area is broken at the base corner of the door creating a gap under the wire mesh. This door needs to be repaired to adequately contain the dog for its safety. Correct by: July 28, 2025

3.11(a) (Non-Critical [REPEAT]) – Cleaning, sanitization, housekeeping, and pest control.
** Enclosures are still not being spot cleaned daily. There was evidence of feces in multiple indoor boxes that need to be removed in both the whelping room and main kennel and the color and amount of feces indicated that it is not being done daily. Additionally, there were feces that is not falling through the wire mesh portion of the runs that also needs to be removed. ** A few of the sheltered box style enclosures had an accumulation of food waste that was on the floor also not being removed through daily spot cleaning. Fecal and food waste must be removed from primary enclosures daily to prevent soiling of the dogs and reduce odors.

3.11(b)(2) (Non-Critical [REPEAT]) – Cleaning, sanitization, housekeeping, and pest control.
** Primary enclosures are still not being cleaned and sanitized at least once every two weeks. There is a buildup of hair hanging down from the wood support beams in the whelping room that contains shavings. This accumulation of shavings hair traps urine, dust and debris in and around the primary enclosures which can contribute to a strong odor of ammonia in and around the whelping room. ** In the main kennel the sheltered box style enclosure has an accumulation of grime along the stainless-steel shift doors that are not being cleaned and the floors have excess shavings and feces underneath crates and buckets placed in the box that are not being cleaned. These primary enclosures must be cleaned and sanitized at least once every two weeks for the health of the dogs.

3.11(c) (Non-Critical [REPEAT]) – Cleaning, sanitization, housekeeping, and pest control.
**Housekeeping in the whelping room and in the main kennel needs to be addressed. In the whelping room, there is still a layer of dust and debris along the door frames and tops of enclosures. The window stills in the whelping room have an abundance of dead flies that are not being removed. **There are multiple empty enclosures with food receptacles containing food that is now caked with dust or have remnants of mouse droppings in the receptacles in both the whelpling room and main kennel area. These empty enclosures also contain feces that were never removed or cleaned. These empty enclosures are adjacent to enclosures containing dogs and need to be kept clean to facilitate good housekeeping practices for the overall health of the dogs in the whelping room. This inspection and exit interview were conducted with the licensee. n

3.1(e) (Non-Critical) – Housing facilities, general.
Three bags of food were being stored on the ground in the sheltered portion of the kennel. Per this requirement, food must not be stored in the animal area unless it is currently in use and must be stored off the floor. Storage of food supplies must be addressed to adequately protect the food supplies for the health of the dogs. Correct by: Nov 20, 2025

3.3(d) (Non-Critical) – Sheltered housing facilities.
The licensee has been trying to deter dogs from soiling their shelter box by adding large buckets and a plastic mesh box. The size and number of these items in the box has reduced the usable floor space and no longer allows two dogs to sit, stand and lie down in a normal manner or turn about freely. These items need to be removed from the shelter to allow both dogs the ability to access the shelter in colder temperatures and move around comfortable for their well being. Correct by: Nov 20, 2025

3.11(a) (Non-Critical [REPEAT]) – Cleaning, sanitization, housekeeping, and pest control.
The wire mesh outdoor enclosures are not being spot cleaned daily as there is old feces not falling through the wire mesh. In addition, there is a large accumulation of feces that is underneath the wire mesh enclosures that is not being removed as needed to prevent the accumulation. This needs to be addressed and feces removed daily to prevent the dogs from becoming soiled. This inspection and exit interview were conducted with a facility representative. n