James Hilty Malinda Hilty

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

2.130 (Non-Critical) – Minimum age requirements.
At an inspection for a different licensee, I came across an APHIS 7006 record showing this licensee sent the other licensee six puppies prior to eight weeks of age. Five Dachshund puppies born on 3/20/25 were transported to a breeder by the licensee on 4/9/25, thirty-six days prior to the required 8 week minimum age requirement. Another puppy born on 2/24/25 was transported to the breeder by this licensee on 4/9/25, twelve days prior to the required 8 week minimum age requirement. Puppies younger than 8 weeks of age are more susceptible to stresses that occur from travelling and being placed into a new facility. Their immune systems are more susceptible to becoming compromised which could cause them to become sick and even die. The licensee must not sell or transport any puppies under 8 weeks of age. Correct starting on 7/17/25.

3.6(c)(1)(i) (Non-Critical) – Primary enclosures.
At least five enclosures were too small for the puppies they contained. One enclosure containing nine puppies measured 46.25” X 35” for a total of 1,618.75 square inches of space. The puppies measured 11”, 11”, 11”, 11”, 11”, 12”, 13”, 13”, and 14” respectively. Together they required 2,891 square inches of space. Their enclosure was short by 1,272.25 square inches of space. A second enclosure containing four puppies measured 47.5” X 35” for a total of 1,662.5 square inches of space. The puppies measured 18”, 19”, 20”, and 20” respectively. Together they required 2,553 square inches of space. Their enclosure was short by 890.5 square inches of space. A third enclosure containing six puppies measured 46.5” X 35” for a total of 1,627.5 square inches of space. The puppies measured 12”, 12”, 12.5”, 14”, 14.5”, and 15” respectively. Together they required 2,251.5 square inches of space. Their enclosure was short by 624 square inches of space. A fourth enclosure containing six puppies measured 45.25” X 35” for a total of 1,583.75 square inches of space. The puppies measured 10”, 11”, 11”, 11”, 11.5”, and 12” respectively. Together they required 1,753.25 square inches of space. Their enclosure was short by 169.5 square inches of space. A fifth enclosure containing four puppies measured 39.25” X 28.5” for a total of 1,118.625 square inches of space. The puppies measured 10.5”, 11”, 11”, and 11” respectively. Together they required 1,139.25 square inches of space. Their enclosure was short by 20.625 square inches of space. Cage space requirements ensure that the dogs have enough room to move about freely within their enclosures. It minimizes the dogs from stepping or sitting in their feces or urine and also minimizes the spread of disease. The licensee must ensure that all enclosures containing dogs and puppies have enough floor space to meet the minimum floor space requirements for the number of and the size of the dogs in that enclosure. Correct starting on 7/17/25. This inspection and exit interview were conducted with the licensee. End of report. n

No violations recorded (clean inspection).