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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Benjamin & Marlene Hershberger – Hershy Acres is linked to 7 public inspection reports, carrying 1 inspector finding, from May 2022 to April 2026.
Across 6 inspections between May 2022 and April 2026, inspectors recorded between 17 dogs and 35 dogs at Benjamin & Marlene Hershberger – Hershy Acres. The most recent count was 17 dogs on April 13, 2026.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
May 3, 2022
USDA 31-A-0913
Pre-license inspection
21 dogs
None
December 12, 2024
USDA 31-A-0913
Routine inspection
35 dogs
1 finding
April 17, 2025
USDA 31-A-0913
Re-license inspection
33 dogs
None
June 24, 2025
Ohio CB002TGK
Routine inspection
28 dogs
None
March 4, 2026
USDA 31-A-0913
Attempted inspection
No access
None
April 6, 2026
Ohio CB002TGK
Routine inspection
17 dogs
None
April 13, 2026
USDA 31-A-0913
Routine inspection
17 dogs
None
What inspectors wrote
December 12, 2024 — Routine inspection, USDA 31-A-0913
35 dogs recorded (12 adults · 23 puppies).
Several dogs not up to date on vaccines
The facility is not following the Program of Vet Care (PVC) for vaccinations. Of the 12 adult dogs, 6 are not up to date on the three vaccinations required by the Animal Welfare Act (rabies, distemper, and parvovirus). The current Program of Vet Care prescribes for the vaccinations to be performed yearly, after completing their puppy series (which ends at 15 weeks of age). The following dog has no vaccine history recorded for any of the required vaccines: Male Poodle #4523 The following dogs did not complete their puppy series of distemper/parvovirus vaccinations: Female Golden Retriever “Chole (Blakeley)” #7962 Female Golden Retriever “Katie (Blossom)” #7964 The following dog is overdue on the distemper vaccine (the parvovirus and rabies vaccines are current): Female Bernese Mountain Dog “Francis” #7240 The following dog has no history of receiving the distemper vaccine (the parvovirus and rabies vaccines are current): Female Golden Retriever “Goldie/Amber” #9849 The following dog has no history of receiving the distemper or parvovirus vaccine: Female Golden Retriever “Lassie” #9876 Failure to follow the PVC for vaccinations leaves the dogs susceptible to diseases, which, if contracted, would cause pain, distress, and suffering. It is also important for breeding dogs to be vaccinated because they will pass immunity from vaccines onto their offspring. Correct by administering all of the vaccines required by the Animal Welfare Act (distemper, parvovirus, and rabies) in accordance with a schedule approved by the Attending Veterinarian and vaccine manufacturer recommendations. Correct By: January 5, 2025, onward.
Has Benjamin & Marlene Hershberger – Hershy Acres been cited by inspectors?
Yes. Inspectors recorded 1 problem across 7 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
How many dogs does Benjamin & Marlene Hershberger – Hershy Acres keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, April 13, 2026, inspectors counted 17 dogs (17 adults · 0 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What breeds does Benjamin & Marlene Hershberger – Hershy Acres raise?
The records name Bernese Mountain Dog, Golden Retriever, Poodle. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.
What licences does Benjamin & Marlene Hershberger – Hershy Acres 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.