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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Abraham & Katie Hershberger – Hershberger Pets is linked to 9 public inspection reports, from February 2019 to June 2025.
Across 9 inspections between February 2019 and June 2025, inspectors recorded between 28 dogs and 89 dogs at Abraham & Katie Hershberger – Hershberger Pets. The most recent count was 82 dogs on June 12, 2025.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
February 20, 2019
USDA 41-A-0501
Pre-license inspection #2
28 dogs
None
August 26, 2019
USDA 41-A-0501
Routine inspection
35 dogs
None
December 10, 2020
USDA 41-A-0501
New site inspection
31 dogs
None
March 28, 2022
USDA 42-A-1683
Pre-license inspection
31 dogs
None
August 9, 2022
USDA 42-A-1683
New site inspection
29 dogs
None
September 14, 2023
USDA 42-A-1683
Routine inspection
33 dogs
None
August 15, 2024
USDA 42-A-1683
Routine inspection
75 dogs
None
March 20, 2025
USDA 42-A-1683
Re-license inspection
89 dogs
None
June 12, 2025
USDA 42-A-1683
Routine inspection
82 dogs
None
Questions people ask about this kennel
Has Abraham & Katie Hershberger – Hershberger Pets been cited by inspectors?
No. 9 inspections are on file and none of them recorded a problem.
How many dogs does Abraham & Katie Hershberger – Hershberger Pets keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, June 12, 2025, inspectors counted 82 dogs (48 adults · 34 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What breeds does Abraham & Katie Hershberger – Hershberger Pets raise?
The records name Mini Schnauzer, Zuchon (Teddy Bear). Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.
What licences does Abraham & Katie Hershberger – Hershberger Pets hold?
We collect and organize public records from government sources, including USDA APHIS and state departments of agriculture. We do not conduct our own inspections.