Amos J Petersheim – Twin Pine Kennels

There is currently no identification system in place for the dogs at the facility which meets USDA APHIS requirements. All dogs housed at the facility must be identified by one of the acceptable means described in section 2.50(a)(1). Dogs and Puppies are being issued an identification number, however this ID number is only used on the official APHIS Forms (7005 and 7006). Licensee needs to utilize a compliant system of ID such as an official tag, tattoo or microchip for each dog. All animals must be identified by one of the following: 1) a collar that contains the letters USDA, a unique identifying number, and the license number; 2) a tattoo approved by USDA; or 3) a microchip that can be scanned by the licensee. *******Correct by Dec. 22, 2023

Two dog enclosures had areas where the solid flooring was crumbling and jagged. A hole was observed in the flooring directly below the automatic water source in both enclosures. This could possibly allow the dogs feet to fall through and potentially become injured. Primary enclosures for dogs must be kept in good repair. The licensee must correct this issue. *********Correct by Dec. 12, 2023

At the time of inspection several bottles of medications, supplements as well as two open syringes were stored on the top of a dog enclosure. … The licensee corrected this issue by disposing of the expired medication and moving the medication and supplies at the time of inspection.

A bottle of Metronidazole was identified with an expiration date of Jan 2025 along with an Iron supplement with an expiration date of 4/20. … The licensee corrected this issue by disposing of the expired medication and moving the medication and supplies at the time of inspection.

Records for two litters born at the facility did not contain the required information. The date of birth for both litters have been recorded however, no additional information was documented. Records shall be maintained for litters born at the facility and must include the sex, breed type, a date of birth, and color. Records shall be maintained for each dog held at the facility and must include the information as required by this section of the AWA, including any offspring. *****Correct by March 15, 2025