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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Ammon Stoltzfus – Hidden View Kennel is linked to 22 public inspection reports, carrying 11 inspector findings, from July 2018 to March 2026.
Across 22 inspections between July 2018 and March 2026, inspectors recorded between 16 dogs and 38 dogs at Ammon Stoltzfus – Hidden View Kennel. The most recent count was 27 dogs on March 23, 2026.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
July 18, 2018
Pennsylvania 16002
Routine inspection
33 dogs
None
October 2, 2018
Pennsylvania 16002
Routine inspection
21 dogs
None
April 5, 2019
Pennsylvania 16002
Routine inspection
25 dogs
1 finding
April 16, 2019
Pennsylvania 16002
Routine inspection
32 dogs
None
August 29, 2019
Pennsylvania 16002
Routine inspection
30 dogs
1 finding
November 6, 2019
Pennsylvania 16002
Routine inspection
21 dogs
None
May 28, 2020
Pennsylvania 16002
Routine inspection
29 dogs
None
September 18, 2020
Pennsylvania 16002
Routine inspection
31 dogs
None
April 30, 2021
Pennsylvania 16002
Routine inspection
35 dogs
None
October 18, 2021
Pennsylvania 16002
Routine inspection
23 dogs
None
May 2, 2022
Pennsylvania 16002
Routine inspection
26 dogs
5 findings
June 24, 2022
Pennsylvania 16002
Routine inspection
34 dogs
None
October 4, 2022
Pennsylvania 16002
Routine inspection
24 dogs
None
May 10, 2023
Pennsylvania 16002
Routine inspection
38 dogs
None
August 8, 2023
Pennsylvania 16002
Routine inspection
16 dogs
None
April 30, 2024
Pennsylvania 16002
Routine inspection
23 dogs
None
November 22, 2024
Pennsylvania 16002
Routine inspection
28 dogs
None
March 20, 2025
Pennsylvania 16002
Routine inspection
17 dogs
None
September 16, 2025
Pennsylvania 16002
Routine inspection
24 dogs
None
December 8, 2025
Pennsylvania 16002
Routine inspection
16 dogs
4 findings
January 8, 2026
Pennsylvania 16002
Routine inspection
18 dogs
None
March 23, 2026
Pennsylvania 16002
Routine inspection
27 dogs
None
What inspectors wrote
April 5, 2019 — Routine inspection, Pennsylvania 16002
25 dogs recorded (18 adults · 7 puppies).
Metal strand flooring not vinyl coated
Wardens viewed dogs being housed in enclosures with metal strand flooring that was no longer vinyl coated.
May 2, 2022 — Routine inspection, Pennsylvania 16002
26 dogs recorded (21 adults · 5 puppies).
Jagged wire opening in enclosure
This Warden observed a jagged opening in the wire front of an enclosure allowing the dogs to get their heads through.
Wood not water resistant
This Warden observed wood throughout the kennel that was not water resistant.
Vinyl coating peeling in outside runs
This Warden observed the vinyl coating coming off the metal strand flooring in the outside runs.
Chewed wood and chickens near dogs
This Warden observed areas of chewed wood throughout the kennel; and, chickens sharing the same fence line as the dogs, allowing the dogs and chickens to come into contact with each other.
Incomplete record keeping forms
This Warden observed record keeping forms that were incomplete. The ‘headings’ on the record keeping forms were not filled in and pages for the record keeping forms were not numbered.
December 8, 2025 — Routine inspection, Pennsylvania 16002
16 dogs recorded (16 adults · 0 puppies).
Rusted fencing and unsealed wood
Warden viewed rusted fencing and unsealed wood in an enclosure that housed dogs.
Uncoated metal strand flooring
Warden viewed metal strand flooring throughout the kennel that was no longer vinyl coated.
Cobwebs, feces and debris
Warden viewed cobwebs, excreta, and debris throughout the kennel area.
Female Rottweiler abandoned(Cruelty Referral)
Kennel owner apologized for abandoning a female Rottweiler called "Callie" and stated that he was not aware it was a problem to let dogs go if you no longer wanted them.
Has Ammon Stoltzfus – Hidden View Kennel been cited by inspectors?
Yes. Inspectors recorded 11 problems across 22 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
How many dogs does Ammon Stoltzfus – Hidden View Kennel keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, March 23, 2026, inspectors counted 27 dogs (16 adults · 11 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What breeds does Ammon Stoltzfus – Hidden View Kennel raise?
The records name Rottweiler. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.
What licences does Ammon Stoltzfus – Hidden View Kennel 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.