Amos Zimmerman – Zimmermans Kennels

Wardens noted humidity levels above 70% in the main kennel building during this inspection.

There are two enclosures in holding room # 4, in need of repair. One enclosure housing 2 Boston terriers and an adjacent enclosure housing 1 Boston terrier have chewed plastic on the wall partition and a gap with chewed edges on the lower part of this partition. The gap is approximately 6 inches in height by 15 inches long. The gap could allow dogs to fight and become injured between the two enclosures. Primary enclosures must be maintained in good repair to prevent injury and to contain the dogs securely. The wall partition must be repaired or replaced so that dogs do not ingest chewed plastic pieces or become injured from the gap between the enclosures. Correct by June 30, 2021.

An adult female cocker spaniel (microchip # 933000320864621) was observed with a cloudy cornea in the left eye in enclosure # 10, in room # 5. The third eyelid appeared red and swollen. There was yellow discharge with shavings adhering to the hair around the eye.

An adult female Yorkie (microchip # 933000320543428) was observed with a cloudy cornea in the left eye in enclosure # 5, in room # 5. There was a crusted discharge with shavings adhering to the hair around the eye. The Yorkie was noted to be squinting while the inspector examined her eye.

There were no recent observations or treatments recorded for these two dogs prior to the inspection on April 16, 2024.

An adult male jug (Jack Russell terrier & pug mix) was observed jumping on the tops of partitions and into an adjacent enclosure housing two dogs in room # 4. Dogs jumping and entering other enclosures can cause fights among the other dogs or be injured trying to jump on and over partitions. Licensee must ensure that enclosures are constructed and maintained to keep the dogs contained to prevent injury. Correct by April 22, 2024.