Thomas Emard

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

2.50(a)(1) (Non-Critical) – Time and method of identification.
* There are 24 dogs that have no official identification on them at time of inspection. Official identification is needed to ensure that each animal s identity can be known with certainty which helps to facilitate the inspection process. The licensee must ensure that all dogs are officially identified by collar, tattoo or microchip means. The licensee shall identify all live dogs on the premise. Correct by 12/3/22.

2.75(a)(1) (Non-Critical) – Records: Dealers and exhibitors.
* There was no record of inventory present on eight unweaned puppies born at the facility. No inventory information was attached to two enclosures containing eight unweaned puppies. Complete and accurate records are needed to ensure each animal’s identity can be known with certainty and to facilitate the ability to trace all puppies. The licensee shall make, keep, and maintain records or forms which fully and correctly disclose the following information concerning each dog or cat purchased or otherwise acquired, owned, held, or otherwise in his or her possession or under his or her control, or which is transported, euthanized, sold, or otherwise disposed of by that dealer or exhibitor. The records shall include any offspring born of any animal while in his or her possession or under his or her control. Correct by 11/17/22. This inspection and exit interview were conducted with the facility representative. n

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

3.13(a)(1) (Non-Critical) – Veterinary care for dogs.
The licensee’s representative could not provide documentation of when the last visit was conducted by the attending veterinarian of the premises. Regularly scheduled premise visits are essential in determining if all aspects of animal care (nutrition, health, environment, water, and air quality, etc.) are being provided to the dogs. The licensee must have regularly scheduled visits, not less than once every 12 months, by the attending veterinarian to the facility where animals are kept, to assess and ensure the adequacy of veterinary care and other aspects of animal care and use. Correct by 6 Sept. 2024

3.13(a)(2) (Non-Critical) – Veterinary care for dogs.
The licensee’s representative could not provide documentation of when the last physical examinations of the adult dogs were done. Failure to have each dog examined at least once every 12 months may result in delay of treatment and diagnosis for disease, illness, or injury. Correct by ensuring that a complete physical examination from head to tail of each dog by the attending veterinarian is conducted not less than once every 12 months. Correct by 6 Sept. 2024 This inspection and exit interview were conducted with a representative. n

2.134(b) (Non-Critical) – Contingency planning.
There is a person that would have a role in the Contingency Plan during emergencies, but the facility does not have documentation to show this person was trained over the contents of the Contingency Plan. Contingency plans and documentation for training of personnel are required to help ensure animal health and well-being in the event of an emergency or disaster. If Contingency Plan training is not provided and documented, personnel may not be aware of their roles and responsibilities; animals may suffer illness, injury or death due to unpreparedness should an emergency or disaster strike. The facility must provide and document Contingency Plan training for its personnel regarding their roles and responsibilities as outlined in the Contingency Plan and ensure that that new hires receive this training within 30 days of their start date. Additionally, the facility must conduct and document a review of the Contingency Plan at least once annually; any substantive changes made during this review must be communicated to employees through documented training within 30 days of making the changes.

3.13(b)(2) (Non-Critical) – Veterinary care for dogs.
The facility has veterinary invoices but no other veterinary records on hand for an approximately 5 month old female King Charles Cavalier Spaniel named “Delilah” (ID# 900215006052993). The dog has an ~1cm, moist, pink mass near the inner corner of the right eye, which the applicant states is being treated temporarily with eye drops per the veterinarian’s recommendation Veterinary records contain information that is vital for the care of animals that present with injuries or illnesses. It is important to have the veterinary record on hand and up to date, to ensure that caregivers know exactly how and when to provide follow up care to animals, including details for post-procedural care, drug administration and any other instructions and follow up visits. This written information is very important to ensure that any follow up care provided to the animal is done according to the veterinarian’s orders to help prevent unnecessary discomfort or harm to the animal and help ensure the best outcome. The licensee must keep updated copies of veterinary records for dogs and make these available for APHIS inspection; the records must include all of the information detailed in Part 3, Subpart A, Section 3.13(b)(1-4).

3.15(a)(6) (Non-Critical) – Primary enclosures used to transport live dogs and cats.
For dog transport enclosures, the facility uses stickers marked with “Live Animals” as required, but the “Live Animals” lettering is only approximately 0.6 inches tall. Lettering that is too small may not be noticed in circumstances where someone else outside of the facility may need to know that there are live animals inside the enclosures. The facility must ensure that all transport enclosures are clearly marked with this information on the top and on one or more sides, and the words “Live Animals” must be at least 1 inch high. This is a 1st Re-License Inspection for a Class “A” license. The inspection and exit briefing were conducted with the applicant. All items must be in compliance within two (2) more inspections or by July 28, 2025 or the applicant will forfeit the license fee and must wait 6 months to reapply. Please contact your inspector to schedule your next Re-License Inspection. n

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

2.40(b)(2) (Non-Critical) – Attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care (dealers and exhibitors).
There is one expired bottle of Albon suspension (expiration date of 12/2024) and one expired box of vaccines (expiration date 09/22/2025) in one of the dog housing buildings. The licensee disposed of both expired drugs when found during inspection. The use of expired medications or medications with an unknown expiration date is not considered to be a safe or appropriate method to prevent, control, diagnose, and treat diseases and injuries because expired drugs may be ineffective or produce other undesired effects. Animals may experience discomfort or distress due to unrelieved symptoms or unexpected side effects from the use of expired medication, and vaccines may fail to protect from disease. The program for providing adequate veterinary care shall include the use of appropriate methods to prevent, control, diagnose, and treat diseases and injuries. This includes establishing and following procedures to ensure that expired medications are removed and cannot be administered to animals. CORRECTED DURING THE TIME OF THIS INSPECTION ON 04/23/2026

2.50(a)(1) (Non-Critical) – Time and method of identification.
There are three adult dogs at the facility without a method of identification on their bodies: one adult female poodle named “Fifi”, one male bichon-poodle cross named “Bam Bam” and one adult female bichon-poodle cross named “Pebbles”. All dogs and cats must have identification in an acceptable form and placement as described in Part 2, Subpart E in order to facilitate tracing of all animals and their humane use. The licensee must ensure that all live dogs and cats held on the premises, purchased or otherwise acquired, sold or otherwise disposed of, or removed from the premises for delivery to a research facility, exhibitor or another dealer, or for sale, through an auction sale or to any person for use as a pet, shall be identified by an official tag of the type described in Part 2, Subpart E, Section 2.51 affixed to the animal’s collar around the neck; microchips and distinctive, legible tattoo markings (if acknowledged and approved by the Administrator) are also acceptable means of identification. TO BE CORRECTED BY 04/29/2026

2.75(a)(1) (Non-Critical) – Records: Dealers and exhibitors.
***Although there are some records to document the acquisition information for all dogs at the facility, the licensee does not have an APHIS Form 7005 for five adult dogs: one male bichon-poodle cross named “Bam Bam” (no ID number or microchip), one female bichon-poodle cross named “Pebbles” (no ID number or microchip), one female bichon named “Bubbles” (microchip #990000012123220), one female bichon named “Bambie” (microchip #990000013886254) and one female poodle named “Fifi” (no ID number or microchip). ***The licensee does not have disposition records or an APHIS Form 7006 for one adult female maltese named “Lola” (microchip #900215006052015) that is no longer at the facility; she is now a pet and belongs to a family member. Complete and accurate records are needed to ensure each animal’s identity can be known with certainty and to facilitate the ability to trace all animals; the licensee shall use Record of Acquisition and Dogs and Cats on Hand (APHIS Form 7005) and Record of Disposition of Dogs and Cats (APHIS Form 7006) to make, keep and maintain the information required under Part 2, Subpart G, Section 2.75(a)(1). These forms must fully and correctly disclose the required information concerning each dog or cat purchased or otherwise acquired, owned, held, or otherwise in his or her possession or under his or her control, or which is transported, euthanized, sold, or otherwise disposed of by the dealer. TO BE CORRECTED BY 04/29/2026 This inspection and exit interview were conducted with the licensee. n