Christine Snakenberg Steve Kruse

2.40(b)(2) (Direct [REPEAT]) – Attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care (dealers and exhibitors).
Female Wheaton #110 has an excessive amount of saliva pooling on the hair of the lower jaw. Closer inspection of the mouth revealed poor dental health. The second upper left incisor is broken and is a dark color of brown. The upper cheek teeth on both sides of the mouth are coated in a thick tan colored material. The boarder of the gum tissue of the teeth is moderately reddened. Poor dental health could cause pain and discomfort to the dog and lead to further health issues. Female Boston #11 has an emaciated body condition. Inspection of the dog revealed that the backbone, ribs, and hip bones were visibly prominent and easily felt with little fat and muscle covering them. Emaciated body condition could indicate a serious underlying health issue. Female Bulldog #39 has an abnormal condition of the left hind leg. The inspector observed the dog touching the tips of the toes to the floor while walking and failing to bear any weight on the leg. Failure to bear weight on a leg could indicate an underlying health concern. Female Samoyed #11 has an abnormal condition of the right eye and poor dental health. Physical inspection resulted in a mild pain response from the dog when the area surrounding the eye was gently touched. The tissue surrounding the right eye is swollen and the white of the eye is reddened. An excessive amount of yellow drainage is located on the hair from the corner of the right eye and spreading down the face. The upper cheek teeth on both sides of the mouth are coated in a thick tan colored material. The boarder of the gum tissue of the teeth is moderately reddened. Poor eye and dental health could cause pain and discomfort to the dog and lead to further health issues. Female Husky #86 has an abnormal appearance to the right eye. The eye is protruding outwardly and the tissue surrounding the eye is swollen and the white of the eye is reddened. The eye has an approximately dime sized white, cloudy material covering the surface. Abnormal conditions of the eye could cause pain and discomfort to the dog. Dealers must use appropriate methods to prevent, control, diagnose, and treat diseases and injuries. The above mentioned dogs must be evaluated by a licensed veterinarian for an appropriate diagnosis and to establish an effective treatment plan. Female Wheaton #147 has a matted hair coat. The matted hair was located on the chest, front legs, and hind legs. The matts on the chest were thickened and tight. The legs are covered in layers of matted hair. Matted hair coats could cause pain and discomfort to the dog. This dog must be groomed and all matted hair removed from the hair coat.

3.7 (Non-Critical) – Compatible grouping.
A four month old samoyed was housed with an adult dog. The inspector observed the adult dog posture aggressively and growl at the samoyed when the young dog approached the food bowl. The samoyed responded by showing fearful and timid behaviors. Incompatible dogs housed together could result in aggressive behaviors, limited access to food, and failure of a dog to thrive. Dogs housed in the same primary enclosure must be compatible. The licensee must separate the samoyed and the adult dog into different enclosures. The licensee must ensure that all dogs housed together are compatible at all times. To be corrected by: The facility representative removed the samoyed and placed it in an enclosure by itself at the time of the inspection. This inspection and exit interview were conducted with the facility representatives. Additional Inspectors: AUTUMN UNCK, VETERINARY MEDICAL OFFICER William Janecke, VETERINARY MEDICAL OFFICEREnd Section

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

2.40(b)(2) (Non-Critical [REPEAT]) – Attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care (dealers and exhibitors).
Male Pomeranian (#3) has poor dental health. The majority of the surface of the upper front teeth and canine teeth on both sides of the mouth are encased in a dark brown colored material. The entire surface of the upper and lower cheek teeth on both sides of the mouth are completely encased in a dark brown colored material. A line of grey, milky, pus-like material is located along the gum line above the upper cheek teeth on both sides of the mouth. The gums are slightly reddened and inflamed above the upper canine teeth on both sides of the mouth. Male Australian Shepherd (#11) has poor dental health. The majority of the surface of the upper cheek teeth on both the left and right side of the mouth are completely encased in a thick yellow to brown colored material. The gums appear inflamed and are moderately reddened. Female Aussie Doodle (#5) has an abnormal appearance to her face. Complete hair loss is located on the entire bridge of the nose and there is multi-focal hair loss located around both eyes. The skin appears dry, crusty, flaky and irritated. Inflammation of the skin is located around the entire left eye along with an excessive clear discharge from the inner corner of the eye. The right eye has a small area of hair loss and skin inflammation located along the inner area of the eye along with excessive discharge from the inner corner. Female Shiba Inu (#42) has an abnormal condition of the right hind leg. The inspectors observed the dog to be inconsistently non-weight bearing on the right hind leg as well as toe touching when standing. Closer inspection revealed an area of inflammation on the lower leg which included the toes. Poor dental health and abnormal skin and leg conditions could cause pain and discomfort to the animal as well as lead to further health issues. Each dealer shall use appropriate methods to prevent, control, diagnose and treat diseases and injuries. The above mentioned dogs must be evaluated by a licensed veterinarian for an accurate diagnosis and to establish an effective treatment plan. The license must ensure that all dogs receive adequate veterinary care at all times. This inspection and exit interview were conducted with the facility representatives. Additional Inspectors: AUTUMN UNCK, VETERINARY MEDICAL OFFICEREnd Section

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

2.40(b)(2) (Non-Critical [REPEAT]) – Attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care (dealers and exhibitors).
Female Mini-Golden Doodle (tattoo #28, microchip 0A02561301) has an abnormal condition of the skin. Large hairless areas are located along both sides of the dog from the shoulders to the hindlegs, as well as across the top of the shoulders and on the top and sides of the neck. The skin in these areas is reddened and contains small crusty lesions. The condition of the dog has not been identified and no treatment has been provided. Female Bulldog (tattoo #34, microchip 7E10334721) has an abnormal condition of the left hind foot. A dark colored material is coating the hair surrounding the middle toes of the foot. Closer examination revealed a small red growth between the toes which is exuding a discharge causing the skin and hair in the affected area to be wet. The skin between these toes is moderately reddened. Documentation revealed this dog was treated for an interdigital cyst on 03-21-22 with Panalog, but no additional treatment has been provided. The facility’s interdigital cyst treatment plan states: “Early – Panalog and Penicillin (once or twice), Advanced or severe – Panalog daily and Excede (repeat in 3 days if needed)”. Based on the condition of the dog’s foot, the additional treatment required by the interdigital cyst treatment plan should have been provided. Male Pomeranian (tattoo #2, microchip 0A02563944) has poor dental health. The upper left canine tooth and the upper and lower cheek teeth on both sides of the mouth are encased in a thick buildup of brown colored tartar. A line of grey material is located along the gum line of the upper cheek teeth on both sides of the mouth. The gums are moderately reddened with darker red areas located along the upper cheek teeth on both sides of the mouth. The condition of the dog’s teeth has not been identified and no treatment has been provided. Abnormal conditions of the skin and poor dental health could cause pain and discomfort to the animal as well as lead to further health issues. Each dealer shall use appropriate methods to prevent, control, diagnose, and treat diseases and injuries. The above- mentioned dogs must be evaluated by a veterinarian for an accurate diagnosis and to develop an effective treatment plan. The licensee must ensure that all dogs receive adequate veterinary care at all times.

2.131(b)(1) (Non-Critical) – Handling of animals.
During the inspection of the Bulldog Building, the inspectors noticed an employee trimming the toenails of several dogs. The inspectors found at least 1 poodle, 3 pomskys, 2 French bulldogs, 5 ore-peis, 3 Boston terriers, 1 pug and 1 shih tzu which have toenails that are trimmed too short causing the dogs to bleed. Each of the affected dogs is actively bleeding and most of them have several bloody toes, and in the case of 2 pomskys all four feet are bloody. Significant amounts of blood are located in the washdown beneath the enclosures, on the enclosure floors and fencing, and on the walkway outside of the enclosures. Trimming toenails too short can be extremely painful to the dog. Toenails trimmed to the point where they bleed creates an open wound which could allow disease causing agents to enter the animal’s body potentially resulting in infection. Handling of all animals shall be done as expeditiously and carefully as possible in a manner that does not cause trauma, behavioral stress, physical harm, or unnecessary discomfort. The licensee must ensure that the toenails are trimmed to an appropriate length that does not result in bleeding nails and/or pain and discomfort to the animal. To be corrected by: From this day forward This inspection and exit interview were conducted with the facility representatives. Additional Inspectors: William Janecke, VETERINARY MEDICAL OFFICEREnd Section

2.40(b)(2) (Direct [REPEAT]) – Attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care (dealers and exhibitors).
Female pomsky (tattoo #14, microchip #892981) is lame in both hind legs. The inspectors observed the dog to appear painful on both hindlegs as she moved around the enclosure. The dog often held one of the hind feet of the floor as she moved or would rock her weight back on the heel of the foot with the toes held off the flooring when standing. Closer inspection of the dog revealed a raw, red, open lesion on the pad of one toe on each hind foot. The dog is housed on raised expanded metal flooring and the affected area of the toes are rubbing against the metal when the dog is walking. The condition of the dog has not been noticed and no treatment has been provided. This dog was moved to an enclosure with a different type of flooring during the inspection. The behavior of this animal indicates that the open lesions are painful and if left untreated could lead to further health issues. Female Boston terrier (microchip #991001003375932) appears very painful on the left hind leg. The inspectors observed the dog stretching the leg out behind her several times while standing and holding the foot off the flooring. While moving around the enclosure, the dog showed signs of severe lameness and often failed to bear weight on the leg. Closer inspection of the leg revealed a raw, red, open lesion on the pad of one toe. The condition of the dog has not been noticed and no treatment has been provided. The behavior of this animal indicates that the open lesions are painful and if left untreated could lead to further health issues. Female Ore-pei (tattoo #27, microchip #7E10180551) is lame on the left front leg. Closer examination revealed the entire leg is swollen from the elbow to the foot. Numerous dark red wounds are located on the medial, lateral, and posterior sides of the leg. The condition of the dog has not been identified and no treatment has been provided. The behavior of this animal indicates the swollen leg is painful and could also suggest there is an underlying health issue such as infection. If left untreated it could lead to further health issues. Female Shih tzu (tattoo #10) has an abnormal condition of the right eye. The eye appears cloudy and has a blueish color. The white of the eye is moderately reddened and a dark red area is located in the center of the eye. The hair surrounding the eye is wet and coated in discharge. The dog was observed squinting the eye and hesitant to fully open it. The condition of the dog has not been noticed and no treatment has been provided. The behavior of this animal indicates the condition of the eye is painful and if left untreated could lead to further health issues. Female Cavalier spaniel (tattoo #2, microchip #882806) has an abnormal condition of the right eye. The eye appears cloudy and the white of the eye is moderately reddened. A brown discharge is located along the bottom eyelid and the hair surrounding the eye is wet. The condition of the dog has not been noticed and no treatment has been provided. Abnormal conditions of the eye could cause pain and discomfort to the animal and if left untreated could lead to further health issues. Female bulldog (tattoo #37, microchip #7E10334731) has an abnormal condition on both front feet. Each foot contains a large red lesion between the toes. A darker red area is located on the surface of each lesion and appears to be slightly wet. The condition of the dog has not been noticed and no treatment has been provided. Abnormal skin conditions could cause pain and discomfort to the animal and if left untreated could lead to further health issues. The above-mentioned dogs must be evaluated by a veterinarian for an accurate diagnosis and to establish an effective treatment plan. The licensee must ensure that each animal receives adequate veterinary care at all times. At the time of the inspection a veterinarian examined and established a treatment plan for each of the affected dogs. This inspection and exit interview were conducted with the facility representatives. Additional Inspectors: William Janecke, VETERINARY MEDICAL OFFICEREnd Section

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

2.40(b)(2) (Non-Critical [REPEAT]) – Attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care (dealers and exhibitors).
Female Pomsky (tattoo #14) is intermittently non-weight bearing on the right hind leg. Closer examination of the foot revealed an open lesion on the pad of one toe near the toenail. The current condition of the dog has not been noticed and no treatment has been provided. Female “Poo” ( also known as a 2nd generation golden doodle, tattoo #10, microchip #2777469) is lame on the right front leg. Closer examination revealed two open lesions on the bottom of the foot. The skin around the lesions is slightly reddened and wet. The current condition of the dog has not been noticed and no treatment has been provided. Two female Ori-peis (tattoo #26 and #32) are housed together and have a large amount of liquid diarrhea beneath their enclosure. Ori-pei #26 was also observed to have a small amount of grey colored discharge along both nostrils. The current condition of the dogs has not been noticed and no treatment has been provided. Female Shiba Inu (tattoo #108) has an abnormal condition of the right front foot. Closer examination revealed a large slightly reddened growth which is located between the toes and a wet open lesion is on the surface of the growth. The condition of the dog has not been noticed and no treatment has been provided. Open lesions and abnormal skin growths could cause pain and discomfort to the animals. Nasal discharge and diarrhea could indicate an underlying illness which could have a detrimental impact on the animal’s health and well-being. The above-mentioned dogs must be evaluated by a veterinarian for an accurate diagnosis and to establish an effective treatment plan. The facility must ensure that each animal receives adequate veterinary care at all times. At the time of the inspection a veterinarian examined and established a treatment plan for each of the affected dogs.

3.1(c)(1)(ii) (Non-Critical) – Housing facilities, general.
One enclosure, containing one adult dog, has two screws protruding through the wood frame along the bottom of the gate. The dog can come into direct contact with the screws. Contact with the sharp edges of the screws could cause injury to the animal. Primary enclosures for dogs must have no sharp points or edges. The facility must remove the screws or alter them in a manner that eliminates the risk of injury to the dog. The screws were removed from the enclosure at the time of the inspection. This is a 1st Re-License Inspection for a Class “B” license. The inspection and exit briefing were conducted with the facility representatives. All items must be in compliance within 2 more inspections or by 16 October 2022 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. Regulated activity can continue under your existing USDA license until it expires. Additional Inspectors: William Janecke, VETERINARY MEDICAL OFFICER n

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

2.40(b)(2) (Direct [REPEAT]) – Attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care (dealers and exhibitors).
A male Samoyed (tattoo #1, microchip 0A0157221) is seen shaking his head repeatedly. There is a greasy brown discoloration on his fur just below the right ear. The inspector had the facility representative get the dog out of the cage to look more closely at the ears. The skin on the inner right ear is red, with several small scabs, and there is a buildup of greasy brown material within the ear canal. The facility representative stated the dog had its ears treated for 5 days in October of 2022, but the current condition of the animal’s ears has not been noticed and no treatment is being provided or has been planned. Redness of the skin, head shaking, and excessive brown debris in the ears can be signs of a possible ear infection. Animals with continual head shaking, redness of the ears, and buildup of brown debris can experience pain, discomfort, and stress. There is a female Boston Terrier (tattoo #13, microchip 3377134) that has heavy buildup of a hard, thick, brown material encasing 50-80% of all the teeth on both sides of the mouth and the upper front teeth. In some areas the gum tissue is receding away from the tooth roots. The gums are swollen and red. Heavy buildup on the teeth as well as gum recession, redness and swelling can be signs of dental problems. The facility representative stated the dog had received a dental cleaning in May of 2022, but the current condition of the animal’s teeth has not been identified and no treatment has been planned. This same dog (Boston Terrier #13) also has several areas of hair loss on the front legs from the toes to the wrist, on the left elbow, and the left hind leg near the knee. The skin is mildly reddened and scaly. Skin that is missing hair and is red and scaly could be causing pain or distress to the regulated animal. The facility representative stated the dog had been treated for the skin issue on 09-Nov-2022, but has not received treatment since and no treatment has been planned. Dogs with dental problems may experience pain while eating, may not eat enough, and can be stressed or uncomfortable. Skin problems can also cause pain and distress. There is a Bernese Mountain Dog (tattoo #44, microchip 7E10334910) that has redness of the eyes (right eye worse than the left) and a green, thick, mucus-like and dried, crusty discharge from both eyes (left worse than right). The dried discharge is located in the corner of the eyes and attached to the hair beneath both eyes. The current condition of the animal’s eyes had not been noticed and no treatment is being provided or has been planned. Redness and discharge from the eyes can be a sign of infection, irritation, or allergy. Dogs with eye issues can experience pain, discomfort, stress, and even blindness. There is a female Victorian bulldog (tattoo #135, microchip 7E10334842) that has reddened skin with hair loss on the left shoulder. There are a few small scabs present within the affected area as well. She also has a large, hairless, reddened swelling on the left front paw between the third and fourth toes. The skin on the inside of both ears is thickened with a cobblestone-like appearance. There are several scabs present in the left ear. There is a buildup of greasy, brown material in both ears. There is a discolored (darkened) area of the hair and skin on the left side of the neck. There are multiple small scabs in this area. Due to the condition of this animal’s ears, it seems to the inspector that this type of wound could have occurred from the dog scratching at her left ear and hitting the neck as well. The current condition of this animal has not been noticed and no treatment is being provided or has been planned. Redness, hair loss, swelling, and built-up debris of the skin can be signs of infection, irritation, or injury. Animals with skin problems can experience pain, discomfort, self-traumatization, and stress. The female Victorian bulldog (#135) also had a large swelling on her abdomen in between the mammary glands. This swelling was soft and could be pushed back into the abdominal cavity. The tissue would come back out once there was no pressure on it. The affected area was approximately 3 inches in length. The Veterinary Medical Officer thought the abnormality could indicate a possible hernia. Abdominal swellings could cause pain and discomfort to the animal, as well as indicate a more serious condition such as a hernia. The abnormal condition of the dog’s abdomen has not been noted by the facility staff prior to the inspection and no treatment was being provided or has been planned. A French Bulldog (tattoo #2, microchip 7E10180472) has a hair less swelling between the fourth and fifth toes on both the right and left front paws. The swelling on the left front has a hole where a small amount of fluid is draining out. The swelling of the right front paw has an area that is red and it looked ready to burst as there was a small amount of cloudy fluid accumulating at the top of the hole. The condition of this dog’s paws has not been noticed and no treatment is being provided or has been planned. Swelling, draining wounds on the paws can cause pain and distress to the regulated animal. There is a female Bulldog (tattoo #36, microchip 7E10334735) whose ears have an excessive amount of brown, greasy debris located around the ear canal. The skin on the inner ears is thickened and red. The condition of this dog’s ears has not been noticed and no treatment is being provided or has been planned. Excessive build up of debris and redness of the ears can be a sign of infection or irritation. Ear problems may cause stress or discomfort to the regulated animal. There is a female Whoodle (tattoo #14, microchip 2777956) with large areas of hair loss on the back and trunk. The skin is red and there are multiple small, slightly red, raised bumps. In one area on the left hip the skin where the hair is missing is darker than normal (hyperpigmentation). The condition of this dog’s skin has not been noticed and no treatment is being provided or has been planned. Hair loss, skin discoloration, and bumps on the skin can be signs of a skin infection or irritation. Infected or irritated skin can cause stress, pain, or discomfort to the regulated animal. The licensee is required to use appropriate methods to prevent, control, diagnose, and treat diseases and injuries in the regulated animals. The licensee if required to have the above animals mentioned evaluated by a veterinarian for an accurate diagnosis and to develop an effective treatment plan. The licensee must ensure each animal receives adequate veterinary care at all times. There is a female Pomsky (tattoo #10, microchip 357347) that is significantly matted. A few rope-like mats were located on the animal’s outer hair coat and the hair beneath was matted into thick, firm clumps that were held tightly against the skin. The areas of matted hair are located along both shoulders, across the top of the back and neck, down both sides of the neck and behind both ears. A female Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (tattoo # 88, microchip 357804) has significant matting of the hair on the outside of both ears. The hair is matted into large, thick clumps which were tight against the skin. Matted hair can be a source of pain and discomfort to the regulated animal. The licensee must remove the matted hair from the dogs’ hair coats and ensure the hair coats of each animal remains free of matted hair at all times.

3.1(c)(1)(ii) (Non-Critical) – Housing facilities, general.
In the first building, the plastic on the enclosure floor was cracked and exposes a sharp edge. There are two dogs housed in this enclosure and they are at risk of injury to their legs from this sharp piece of plastic. In an enclosure housing a French Bulldog, there is an area at the front of the cage along the bottom of the gate where the wood is broken and frayed. This is exposing a screw head. The broken wood and/or the exposed screw could be a source of injury to the dog housed. Housing facilities must be free of jagged edges or sharp points that might injure the animals. The licensee must either repair or replace the broken cage material in a manner that eliminates the risk of injury to the animals. The licensee must ensure that the housing facilities are safe for the dogs at all times. Correct by: 12/27/22.

3.6(a)(2)(x) (Non-Critical) – Primary enclosures.
There was an enclosure that housed 3 small Maltese dogs. It was observed by the inspector that the legs of the smallest dog (Maltese #21) fell through the holes in the flooring multiple times. Feet and legs falling through the openings of the floor of an enclosure could cause injury or harm to the regulated animal. The licensee is required to provide floors that are constructed in a manner that protects the dogs’ legs and feet from injury, and that do not allow the dogs’ feet to pass through any openings in the floor. The licensee must provide Maltese #21 with flooring that does not allow her feet or legs to pass through any openings. The licensee must ensure that the flooring is safe for the animals at all times. Correct by: 12/17/22

3.9(b) (Non-Critical) – Feeding
In the fourth building there was a large, blue, plastic container on wheels that contained an open bag of dog food. There was a single, white, plastic board covering the top of the blue container that acted as a roof. Underneath the bag of dog food there were multiple pieces of discarded dog food on the bottom of the blue container. Some of these pieces of dog food were wet and have started to expand and accumulate on the bottom of the container, causing them to cake together. The inside of the blue container had evidence of water running down it and a small amount of pooled water was present in the bottom of the receptacle. The licensee must take measures to ensure that there is no molding or caking of the dog food. The licensee must clean out the bottom of the blue plastic dog food container and ensure that the food stored within is protected from becoming moistened and/or contaminated. Correct by: 12/17/22

3.13(b)(2) (Non-Critical) – Veterinary care for dogs.
Pomsky #10 and Cavalier #88 have matted hair coats. According to the facility’s plan to maintain healthy and unmatted hair coats, the dogs are to be sheared biannually, but there are no medical records available that indicate the last time these dogs received any hair coat grooming. Bulldog #36 has excessively dirty ears. According to the facility’s plan to maintain clean and healthy ears, any ear issues are to be addressed biannually, but there are no medical records available that indicate the last time this dog received an ear cleaning. The facility representative stated that Bulldog #62 received an injection of Ivomec for a skin condition on 07-December- 2022. There is no medical record documenting that this treatment was provided. Failure to maintain medical records interferes with the ability of APHIS officials to determine if the animals have received adequate veterinary care. Dealers must keep copies of medical records that include the problem identified and the treatment procedure performed. The licensee must ensure that all procedures and treatments performed on the dogs, including grooming, ear cleanings and injections, are documented on a complete medical record. Correct by: From this day forward This inspection and exit interview were conducted with facility representatives. Additional Inspectors: KELLY MAXWELL, ANIMAL CARE INSPECTOR n

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

2.40(b)(2) (Direct [REPEAT]) – Attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care (dealers and exhibitors).
Female Bernese mountain dog (tattoo #136, microchip #712451) is observed licking a bleeding wound on the abdomen in between the mammary glands. A large amount of blood was seen coming from a wound approximately 0.5 inches in length from what appeared to be an incision. Adjacent to the wound were skin sutures and the records indicated that the dog recently had a surgical artificial insemination performed by the attending veterinarian. The inspectors observed blood on the floor of the enclosure. Wounds can become infected and can cause stress, pain, or discomfort to the regulated animal. Additionally, there is a heavy buildup of a hard, thick, brown material encasing 50-80% of most of the teeth on both sides of the mouth. The gums are swollen and red. Heavy buildup on the teeth as well as gum recession, redness and swelling can be signs of dental problems. The wound on the dog’s abdomen and the teeth have not been noted by the facility staff prior to the inspection and no treatment was being provided or has been planned. Female poodle mix (tattoo #114, microchip #) is observed to be intermittently limping and non-weight bearing on the right front leg. A wound on the underside of the right front leg near the elbow was found along with dried and fresh blood and the area around the wound is swollen. Wounds can become infected and can cause stress, pain, or discomfort to the regulated animal. The wound on the dog’s leg had not been noted by the facility staff prior to the inspection and no treatment was being provided or has been planned. A female Boston Terrier dog (tattoo #13) has redness of the left eye and is squinting. There is a cloudy area covering a portion of the upper half of the left eye and the eyelids are red. The current condition of the eye had not been noticed and no treatment is being provided or has been planned. Redness and squinting of the eye can be a sign of injury, infection, irritation, or allergy. Dogs with eye issues can experience pain, discomfort, stress, and even blindness. Additionally, there is a heavy buildup of a hard, thick, brown material encasing 50-80% of most of the teeth on both sides of the mouth. The gums are swollen and red. Heavy buildup on the teeth with redness and swelling can be signs of dental problems. The current condition of the eye and teeth had not been noticed and no treatment is being provided or has been planned. An Australian shepherd dog (tattoo #2) is observed by the inspectors to be limping as it walked around the enclosure. Closer examination of the dog revealed two wounds on the left front leg. The larger wound is located higher up on the front left leg and both wounds contained blood that had adhered to the coat. Wounds can become infected and can cause stress, pain, or discomfort to the regulated animal. The wounds on the left front leg had not been noted by the facility staff prior to the inspection and no treatment was being provided or has been planned. Female poodle mix (tattoo #31, microchip #2777952) has redness of the right eye with green, thick, mucus-like and dried, crusty discharge. The dried crusty discharge covered the inside corner of the eye and the eyelids, forming matts. Redness and discharge from the eye can be a sign of infection, irritation, or allergy. Dogs with eye issues can experience pain, discomfort, stress, and even blindness. Additionally, there is a heavy buildup of a hard, thick, brown material encasing 50- 80% of most of the teeth on both sides of the mouth. The gums are swollen and red. Heavy buildup on the teeth as well as gum recession, redness and swelling can be signs of dental problems. The current condition of the eye and teeth had not been noticed and no treatment is being provided or has been planned. Female bulldog (tattoo #56, microchip #892618) has redness of both eyes with green, thick, mucus-like and dried, crusty discharge. Additionally, there is an interdigital hairless swelling on the left front leg. The swelling on the left front leg has two areas where a small amount of fluid was draining out and has formed crusts. The current condition of the animal’s eyes and paws had not been noticed and no treatment is being provided or has been planned. Redness and discharge from the eyes can be a sign of infection, irritation, or allergy. Dogs with eye issues can experience pain, discomfort, stress, and even blindness. Swellings on the paws can cause pain and distress to the regulated animal. Female French bulldog (tattoo #17, microchip #3713840) has an abrasion on the inside the left ear. The abrasion was oval shaped, approximately 0.5 inches in length, and had thick, mucus-like and dried, crusty discharge along the edges. The current condition of the animal’s ear had not been noticed and no treatment is being provided or has been planned. An abrasion with discharge on the ears can be a sign of injury, infection, irritation, or allergy and can cause pain and distress to the regulated animal. Female Bulldog (tattoo #36, microchip #7E10334735) has an interdigital hairless swelling on the right back leg. The swelling on the right back leg was reddened and appeared it was about to burst. The current condition of the animal’s paw had not been noticed and no treatment is being provided or has been planned. Swellings on the paws can cause pain and distress to the regulated animal. Male Swoodle (tattoo #5, microchip #2448013) has an area on the back of the neck that contained dry crusty discharge. The area covered a large portion of the back of the neck and contained matts along the edges. The dog had received treatment on February 14-16, 2023 for fight wounds. The attending veterinarian visited the facility on March 01, 2023 to examine individual dogs, but the licensee did not have this animal’s condition rechecked. Wounds with discharge left unchecked can cause pain and distress to the regulated animal. Additionally, there was heavy buildup of a hard, thick, brown material encasing 50-80% of most of the teeth on both sides of the mouth. Heavy buildup on the teeth can be signs of dental problems. Female poodle mix (tattoo #45, microchip #2777488) has a heavy buildup of a hard, thick, brown material encasing 50- 80% of most of the teeth on both sides of the mouth. The gums are swollen and red. Heavy buildup on the teeth with redness and swelling can be signs of dental problems. The current condition of the teeth had not been noticed and no treatment is being provided or has been planned. Male Wheaton terrier dog (tattoo #5) has a large matt on the back. The matt was firm, movable, and had a section at the back end that contained crusty dark discharge. Records indicated that the cause of the matt was a mass with the last treatment taking place on February 16, 2023 but the attending veterinarian had not rechecked the condition. Masses left unchecked can cause pain and distress to the regulated animal. Additionally, there is extremely heavy buildup of a hard, thick, brown/gray material encasing 50-80% of most of the teeth on both sides of the mouth. The gums are receding and are swollen and red. Heavy buildup on the teeth with gum recession, redness and swelling can be signs of severe dental problems. The current condition of the teeth had not been noticed and no treatment is being provided or has been planned. Female Bulldog (tattoo #40, microchip #712218) has an area of hair loss and discharge on the underside of the neck. The area contains dried, crusty green/yellow discharge and there is associated hair loss. The dog was treated from January 13-20, 2023 with cephalexin but when the attending veterinarian was on premises on March 1, 2023 there was no recheck performed. A facility representative stated they recently treated the condition with Ivomec but did not document it. The licensee is required to use appropriate methods to prevent, control, diagnose, and treat diseases and injuries in the regulated animals. The licensee is required to have the above mentioned animals evaluated by a veterinarian for an accurate diagnosis and to develop an effective treatment plan. The licensee must ensure each animal receives adequate veterinary care at all times. The following dogs have matted hair coats: * Female Pomsky (tattoo #5, microchip #893156) has a severely matted hair coat along the top of her back and behind both shoulders. The hair has become matted into thick clumps which are tight against the skin. * Female Pomsky (tattoo #9, microchip #982224) has a severely matted hair coat along both sides of the body from the shoulders to the rump. The hair is matted into thick, firm clumps which are tight against the skin. * Female Wheaton (tattoo #147, microchip 3568183) has a heavily matted hair coat. The inspectors were unable to physically examine the dog due to its behavior, but were able to observe the matted hair is located across the top of the dog’s head and throughout its entire hair coat. * Male Wheaton (tattoo #5) has a large, matted section of hair located at the top of the back near the left hip. Trapped within the matted hair is a dark colored crusty material. The facility representative stated that the dog had recently had a medical condition beneath the matted hair that had been exuding a discharge. * Female Cocker Spaniel (tattoo #11, microchip #1389898) has a matted hair coat. The dog had been treated for a wound and the hair surrounding the area is matted into tight clumps and the hair beneath the tail has dried fecal material attached to it. Matted hair and material trapped within the hair could cause pain and discomfort to the animal, as well as lead to further health issues. Each dealer shall use appropriate methods to prevent, control, diagnose and treat diseases and injuries. The licensee must have the matted hair and material removed from the hair coats of these affected dogs. The licensee must ensure that the hair coat of each dog remains clean and free of matted hair at all times in order to support the health and well- being of the animals.

3.13(b)(2) (Non-Critical [REPEAT]) – Veterinary care for dogs.
During the inspection at least 5 dogs were identified with matted hair coats and 5 dogs were identified with poor dental health. The facility’s Program of Veterinary Care states that the animals will have their hair coats sheared biannually (every 6 months) and teeth are cleaned at that time. In addition, non-sheared breeds will have their teeth cleaned as needed. The licensee was unable to produce any medical records that indicate the last time the dogs had received hair coat grooming or dental care. The facility representative stated that bulldog (tattoo #40) had recently been treated with Ivomec for a skin condition, but the medical record documenting this treatment could not be found. Failure to keep medical records may interfere with the ability of APHIS officials to determine if the animals are receiving adequate veterinary care. Dealers must keep copies of medical records that include the problem identified and the treatment procedure performed. The licensee must ensure that all procedures and treatments performed on the dogs including grooming, dental care, and any medical products that are given are documented on a complete medical record containing all required information. This inspection and exit interview were conducted with the facility representatives. Additional Inspectors: Jonathan Tomkovitch, VETERINARY MEDICAL OFFICEREnd Section

2.40(b)(2) (Non-Critical [REPEAT]) – Attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care (dealers and exhibitors).
Female Shiba Inu (tattoo #98) has poor dental health. There is thick hard brown tartar covering all of the cheek teeth and most of the surface of canine and front teeth. The gums are thickened where they contact those teeth. Male Poodle (tattoo #22) The 2 lower middle front teeth are loose and move easily when touched. Poor dental health can cause pain and discomfort to the animal as well as lead to further health issues. The licensee is required to use appropriate methods to prevent, control, diagnose and treat diseases and injuries. The licensee is required to have the above mentioned dogs evaluated by a licensed veterinarian for an accurate diagnosis and to establish an effective treatment plan. The licensee must ensure that all dogs receive adequate veterinary care at all times

3.13(b)(2) (Non-Critical [REPEAT]) – Veterinary care for dogs.
During the inspection, two adult dogs were identified as under medical treatment but there were no records of medications or diet modification being given to the dogs. The facility representative states the treatments are being done but have not written them down. *Bulldog (tattoo #56) was prescribed Ofloxacin eye drops to be given twice daily for 1 week on 10-March-2023. *Bulldog (tattoo #40) was prescribed oral Cephalexin once a day for 10 days for a skin condition. Additionally, this dog is being fed puppy food and karo syrup daily per an approved protocol for weight management. Failure to keep medical records may interfere with the ability of APHIS officials to determine if the animals are receiving adequate veterinary care. Dealers must keep copies of medical records that include if a problem is identified (such as diseases, injury, or illness), the date and the description of the problem, examination findings (if any), test results, plan for treatment and care, and treatment procedures performed. The licensee must ensure that all procedures and treatments performed on the dogs including any medical treatments being provided to each dog are documented on a complete medical record containing all required information. This inspection and exit interview were conducted with a facility representative. Additional Inspectors: William Janecke, VETERINARY MEDICAL OFFICER SCOTT WELCH, VETERINARY MEDICAL OFFICEREnd Section

2.40(b)(2) (Direct [REPEAT]) – Attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care (dealers and exhibitors).
Male Samoyed (#1, microchip #0A0157221) is observed shaking his head multiple times. Closer inspection revealed the skin deep inside the left ear canal is slightly reddened and the hair on the inside of both ear canals is coated in a wet discharge. Additionally, both ear canals have clumps of a greasy-dark colored material inside them, and this material is also trapped in the hair directly beneath the ears. The Veterinary Medical Officer examining the dog noticed a yeast-like smell exuding from the ear. The dog had been treated for the condition of its ears between February 25th and February 29th but is not currently receiving any treatment. Abnormal conditions of the ears could cause pain and discomfort to the dog and lead to further health issues if left untreated. Female Bulldog (#363, microchip #725835) has an abnormal condition of the eyes. The whites of both eyes are severely reddened, and a large amount of yellow colored discharge is covering both eyes and coating the hair surrounding each eye. The dog was hesitant to hold its eyes open while being examined by the inspector. The facility had treated the dog’s eyes between April 7th and April 12th and had planned to have the dog rechecked April 26th but the animal is not currently receiving any treatment for the condition. Abnormal conditions of the eyes could cause pain and discomfort to the dog and lead to further health issues if left untreated. Female Bernese Mountain dog (#42, microchip #7E10334930) is observed by the inspectors to be sensitive on all four feet while walking around the enclosure. Closer examination revealed the dog has areas of reddened, irritated, and slightly swollen skin on the bottom of each foot. The majority of the irritated areas are located along the foot pads on each foot. A few small areas of irritated skin are located around the toenails on the topside of the hindfeet. The condition of the dog’s feet has not been noticed and the animal is currently receiving no treatment. Abnormal skin conditions could cause pain and discomfort to the dog and could lead to further health issues if left untreated. Female Cavalier spaniel (#69, microchip #7E10312712) has poor dental health and an abnormal condition of the eye. A thick brownish-grey colored material is coating the majority of the surface of the upper canine teeth and front teeth. The upper gums are slightly reddened and have receded away from the teeth. One upper incisor is loose and moved easily when the inspector applied gentle pressure. The white of the dog’s left eye is moderately reddened and a small amount of yellow colored discharge is attached to the hair near the corner of the eye. The condition of the dog’s teeth and eye have not been noticed and the animal is currently receiving no treatment. Poor dental health and abnormal conditions of the eye could cause pain and discomfort to the dog as well as lead to further health issues if left untreated. Male Pomeranian (#3, microchip #64578, “Manny”) has poor dental health. The entire surface of the upper and lower cheek teeth on both sides of the mouth are encased in a dark brown colored material and nearly the entire surface of the upper and lower canine teeth are also covered in the brown material. A grey colored material is located along the gum line of the upper right and left teeth. The gums are slightly reddened and have receded away from the teeth. One upper right cheek tooth and one lower right cheek tooth are loose and moved easily when the inspector applied gentle pressure to them. The condition of this dog’s teeth has not been noticed and the animal is not currently receiving any treatment. Poor dental health could cause pain and discomfort to the animal as well as lead to further health issues if left untreated. Female poodle (#17, microchip #591962) is observed scooting on her rump along the floor of the enclosure. Closer examination of the animal revealed a large clump of dried and wet feces attached to the hair coat beneath her tail. Numerous rope-like mats of hair are attached to the top of the dog’s head and beneath the right eye. The condition of the dog’s hair coat has not been noticed but the facility representative stated to the inspectors that the dog could be groomed that day. Feces trapped in the hair coat could cause the animal discomfort as well as attract pests such as insects and allow for the growth of disease-causing agents. Matted hair coats could cause pain and discomfort to the dog as well as lead to further health issues. Female Bulldog (#355, microchip #1747566) has an abnormal condition of the eyes. The whites of both eyes are severely reddened and both eyes appear cloudy. A yellow-colored discharge is coating the hair around both eyes and a large amount of the discharge is located in the interior corner of the right eye. The dog had received treatment for the eyes on April 4th but is not currently receiving any additional treatment. Abnormal conditions of the eyes could cause pain and discomfort to the dog as well as lead to further health issues if left untreated. Female Bulldog (#54, microchip #7E10334924) has an abnormal condition of the right eye. The white of the eye is severely reddened and the eye appears cloudy. A yellow discharge is located on the surface of the eye and trapped in the hair surrounding the eye. The dog had received treatment for the eye between April 7th and April 12th but is not currently receiving any treatment. Abnormal conditions of the eye could cause pain and discomfort to the dog as well as lead to further health issues if left untreated. Female French bulldog (#3, microchip #263537) has excessively worn teeth. The majority of the cheek teeth on both sides of the mouth have been worn down close to the gum line. All the canine teeth and front teeth have also had approximately half their original length worn away and no longer have the normal pointed shape of the tooth. Several of the teeth have possible exposed pulp cavities (the area of the nerve and vessels in the center of the tooth). A silver- colored material is also adhered to the surface of at least three of the cheek teeth. The condition of the dog’s teeth has not been noticed and the animal hasn’t been evaluated for treatment. Excessively worn teeth could cause conditions that are painful to the dog as well as lead to further health issues if left untreated. Female Golden retriever (#3, microchip #7E10180572) has an abnormal condition of the ears and skin. A large area of wet hair is located beneath the right ear and closer examination revealed the skin in this area appears moderately reddened. The skin inside the left ear canal is slightly reddened and the hair is coated in a yellow-colored discharge. A greasy-dark colored material is covering the skin inside the right ear canal and areas of this skin are slightly reddened. The condition of this dog’s ears and skin has not been noticed and the animal is not currently receiving any treatment. Abnormal conditions of the skin and ears could cause pain and discomfort to the dog as well as lead to further health issues if left untreated. Female Bulldog (#5, microchip #525391) has an abnormal condition of the left eye. The eye appears cloudy and the white of the eye is slightly reddened. Wet and dry discharge are also coating the hair surrounding the eye. The condition of this dog’s eye has not been noticed and the animal is currently receiving no treatment. Abnormal conditions of the eye could cause pain and discomfort to the dog as well as lead to further health issues if left untreated. Female Bulldog (#137) has an abnormal skin condition on both front feet. Areas of swellings are located between the outside toes on both front feet. The areas are reddened have a small amount of discharge. The condition of the dog’s skin has not been noticed and the animal’s condition isn’t under treatment. Abnormal conditions of the skin could cause pain and discomfort to the dog as well as lead to further health issues if left untreated. Male Bulldog (#5, microchip #7E10334920) has an abnormal condition of the skin. A dried lesion is located on the dog’s left hip which has broken open exposing the raw tissue beneath it. The exposed tissue is dark red and wet and the remaining areas of the lesion are covered in a thick, dry, crust-like material. The condition of the dog’s skin has not been noticed and the animal is currently not receiving treatment. Abnormal conditions of the skin could cause pain and discomfort to the dog as well as lead to further health issues if left untreated. Male Cavalier (#1, microchip #650891) has an abnormal condition of the skin of the left ear and poor dental health. A lesion is located on the upper side of the left ear flap where it attaches to the head. The lesion is round and crusted and when lightly touched a thick light-colored discharge (pus) came out from the center of the crusted area. The hair surrounding the lesion is wet and also contains a dry flaky material. The dog’s upper left canine tooth has been worn away to approximately half its original length and no longer has the normal pointed shape of the tooth but ends with a flat surface. The condition of this dog’s ear and tooth has not been noticed and the animal is not currently receiving treatment. Abnormal conditions of the skin and excessively worn teeth could cause pain and discomfort to the dog as well as lead to further health issues if left untreated. Each dealer shall use appropriate methods to prevent, control, diagnose, and treat diseases and injuries. The licensee is required to have the above-mentioned animals evaluated by a veterinarian for an accurate diagnosis and to develop an effective treatment plan. The licensee must ensure each animal receives adequate veterinary care at all times. Male Pomesky (#5, microchip #53012) has a severely matted hair coat. The matted hair is located along the top of the dog’s hips down to the base of the tail. The clumps of matted hair are thick and solid and held tightly against the skin and the hair coat in the affected area is wet. The condition of the dog’s hair coat has not been noticed and no treatment (grooming) has been provided or planned. Matted hair coats could cause pain and discomfort to the dog as well as lead to further health issues if left untreated. Each dealer shall use appropriate methods to prevent, control, diagnose and treat diseases and injuries. The licensee must have the matted hair and/or fecal material removed from the hair coats of male Pomsky (#5) and female poodle (#17). The licensee must ensure that the hair coat of each dog remains clean and free of matted hair at all times in order to support the health and well-being of the animals.

3.11(b)(2) (Non-Critical) – Cleaning, sanitization, housekeeping, and pest control.
The enclosures in the “Bulldog Building” are constructed with wood frames. The wood is covered with metal to protect it from the dogs. In at least two enclosures, housing a total of three dogs, the metal pieces are coated in a thick buildup of dirt, rust, and a dark brown greasy material. The inspector was able to use her fingernail to peel the rust and greasy material off the metal. Buildup of dirt, rust and other materials could increase the risk of disease towards the animals. Used primary enclosures and food and water receptacles for dogs and cats must be sanitized at least once every 2 weeks and more often if necessary to prevent an accumulation of dirt, debris, food waste, excreta, and other disease hazards. The license must remove the materials that are coating the metal pieces and sanitize these surfaces. The licensee must ensure that all aspects of the enclosures are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner in order to support the health of the animals. To be corrected by: 03-May-2023 This inspection and exit interview were conducted with the facility representative. Additional Inspectors: SCOTT WELCH, VETERINARY MEDICAL OFFICER HEATHER COLE n

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

2.40(b)(2) (Direct [REPEAT]) – Attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care (dealers and exhibitors).
Male Bulldog (microchip 7E10334920, tattoo #5) has an abnormal condition of the eyes. The center of the cornea of both eyes is cloudy and the white of the right eye is moderately reddened and the white of the left eye is slightly reddened. A thick greenish mucousy discharge is located along the bottom eyelid of both eyes and attached to the hair along the eyelids. The dog had received treatment for the eyes between April 19th-24th, but is currently receiving no treatment. Male bulldog (microchip 7E10334877, tattoo #7) has an abnormal condition of the eyes. The white of the right eye is moderately reddened and the white of the left eye is slightly reddened. A thick greenish mucousy discharge is located across the surface of the right eye and along the bottom eyelid of both eyes. The dog had received treatment for the eyes between April 19th-24th, but is currently receiving no treatment. Female bulldog (microchip 4982829, tattoo #2) has an abnormal condition of the eyes. The center of the cornea of both eyes is cloudy and the white of the right eye is moderately reddened and the white of the left eye is slightly reddened. A thick greenish mucousy discharge is located along the bottom eyelid of both eyes and dried discharge is attached to the hair surrounding the eyes. The condition of the dog’s eyes has not been noticed and no treatment is currently being provided. Female bulldog (microchip 7E10334736, tattoo #138) has an abnormal condition of the foot. A round dark colored growth is located between the toes on the right front foot. The condition of the dog’s foot has not been noticed and no treatment is currently being provided. Abnormal conditions of the eyes and feet could cause pain and discomfort to the animals. Dealers must use appropriate methods to prevent, control, diagnose, and treat diseases and injuries. The licensee must have these dogs evaluated by a veterinarian for an accurate diagnosis and to develop an appropriate treatment plan. The licensee must ensure each dog receives adequate veterinary care at all times.

3.6(a)(2)(x) (Non-Critical) – Primary enclosures.
The dogs are housed on raised flooring. The inspectors observed the feet of the following dogs pass through the openings in the flooring: Maltese #3 Poodle #20 Maltese #18 Maltese #8 Poodle #22 Maltese #19 Bernadoodle #47 Maltese #20 Maltese #21 Maltese #4 Maltese #6 Yorkshire terrier #8 Yorkshire terrier #9 The inspector measured the width of a front foot of two of the dogs and found the foot to be 3/4 of an inch wide for one dog and one inch wide for the other dog. The openings in the flooring measured over an inch wide. Openings in flooring large enough to allow a dog’s foot to pass through could cause injury to the animal and affect its ability to move around in a normal manner. Primary enclosures must have floors that are constructed in a manner that protects the dogs’ feet and legs from injury, and that, if of mesh or slatted construction, do not allow the dogs’ feet to pass through any openings in the floor. The licensee must alter the floor in a manner that protects the animals from injury and eliminates the ability of their feet to pass through any openings. The licensee must ensure the enclosure flooring is safe for the dogs at all times. To be corrected by: 16-May-2023 This inspection and exit interview were conducted with the facility representatives. Additional Inspectors: William Janecke, VETERINARY MEDICAL OFFICER n