2.75(a)(1) (Non-Critical) – Records: Dealers and exhibitors.
At the time of the inspection, the Record of Acquisition and Dogs and Cats on Hand (APHIS form 7005) listed 17 dogs but inspectors counted 33 dogs at the facility. The facility had two litters of puppies, neither litter had a cage card. Each dealer shall make, keep and maintain records that fully and correctly disclose all information concerning each dog in their possession. The Record of Acquisition and Dogs and Cats on Hand (APHIS form 7005) needs to be complete and up-to-date and cage cards must be completed for each litter of puppies. Correction date: Correct by 22-October-2021.
3.1(c)(2) (Non-Critical) – Housing facilities, general.
In the indoor dog kennel building, there were two wooden elevated dog beds in 2 different enclosures that corners had been chewed on and are no longer in good repair and cannot be readily cleaned and sanitized. In an adjacent dog kennel, the linoleum flooring has been ripped up by the dogs exposing the plywood subflooring which has also been significantly damaged by the dogs. These enclosures house at least 4 dogs total. Indoor floor areas and all other surfaces that dogs have contact with must be maintained so that they can be readily cleaned and sanitized to protect their health and well-being. The elevated beds and damaged flooring must be repaired or replaced so that they can be readily cleaned and sanitized. Correction date: Correct by 4-November-2021.
3.1(e) (Non-Critical) – Housing facilities, general.
Within the exercise yard, there was a short welded wire mesh table with various chemical cleaning agents and wasp spray on it. Inside an indoor kennel building, there was a cabinet that contained various cleaning agents next to canned dog food. For safety of the dogs, toxic chemicals, like cleaning supplies and insecticides, must be properly stored so they won’t fall into areas where dogs are present or potentially contaminate their food. All toxic chemicals must be stored in cabinets, separated from food storage and possible contact with animals. Correction date: Correct by 25-October-2021.
3.6(c)(1)(i) (Non-Critical) – Primary enclosures.
An adult male Shih Tzu “Angus” is housed in an enclosure that is too small for his size. Angus measures 19 inches from the tip of his nose to the base of his tail. He requires 4.3 square feet of floor space. His enclosure measures 23.5 inches by 16.5 inches and provides 2.7 square feet. For the health and physical well-being, each dog needs sufficient space to freely turn about, to stand, sit and lie in a comfortable, normal position. Angus needs to be in an enclosure that provides at least his minimum space requirement of 4.3 square feet. Correction date: Correct by 22-October-2021.
3.13(a) (Non-Critical) – Veterinary care for dogs.
The facility could not provide a complete Program of Veterinary Care at the time of inspection. A Program of Veterinary Care is required to be developed, documented in writing and signed by the attending veterinarian and must be followed to ensure adequate veterinary care to the animals at the facility. A Program of Veterinary care needs to be developed and documented in writing with the attending veterinarian and be available on hand at all times. Correction date: Correct by 25-October-2021. This inspection and exit interview were conducted with the licensee. Additional Inspectors: William Janecke, VETERINARY MEDICAL OFFICEREnd Section