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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Biff Wade – Bide-A-While Kennel is linked to 17 public inspection reports, carrying 3 inspector findings, from July 2018 to April 2026.
Across 17 inspections between July 2018 and April 2026, inspectors recorded between 28 dogs and 70 dogs at Biff Wade – Bide-A-While Kennel. The most recent count was 36 dogs on April 29, 2026.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
July 20, 2018
Pennsylvania 01635
Routine inspection
44 dogs
None
January 10, 2019
Pennsylvania 01635
Routine inspection
28 dogs
None
August 14, 2019
Pennsylvania 01635
Routine inspection
50 dogs
3 findings
November 14, 2019
Pennsylvania 01635
Routine inspection
41 dogs
None
May 21, 2020
Pennsylvania 01635
Routine inspection
48 dogs
None
September 9, 2020
Pennsylvania 01635
Routine inspection
70 dogs
None
February 5, 2021
Pennsylvania 01635
Routine inspection
44 dogs
None
September 16, 2021
Pennsylvania 01635
Routine inspection
38 dogs
None
May 24, 2022
Pennsylvania 01635
Routine inspection
51 dogs
None
September 29, 2022
Pennsylvania 01635
Routine inspection
52 dogs
None
March 29, 2023
Pennsylvania 01635
Routine inspection
41 dogs
None
July 17, 2023
Pennsylvania 01635
Routine inspection
39 dogs
None
March 28, 2024
Pennsylvania 01635
Routine inspection
34 dogs
None
October 1, 2024
Pennsylvania 01635
Routine inspection
38 dogs
None
March 11, 2025
Pennsylvania 01635
Routine inspection
59 dogs
None
October 17, 2025
Pennsylvania 01635
Routine inspection
31 dogs
None
April 29, 2026
Pennsylvania 01635
Routine inspection
36 dogs
None
What inspectors wrote
August 14, 2019 — Routine inspection, Pennsylvania 01635
50 dogs recorded (25 adults · 25 puppies).
Bare wooden surfaces, rusted enclosures
Wardens viewed multiple bare wooden surfaces in a few primary enclosures which were recently repaired that were not water resistant and readily sanitized. Wardens also viewed minor rust in a few primary enclosures that were not water resistant and readily sanitized. The kennel owner is in the process of upgrading all primary enclosures in the facility. This Warden directs the kennel owner to take the following action(s): Enable all surfaces in contact with the dogs to be readily cleaned and sanitized in accordance with paragraph (14) or be replaceable when worn or soiled. The interior building surfaces of housing facilities shall be constructed and maintained so that they are water resistant and may be readily sanitized.
Waste and hair buildup near exercise area
Wardens noted that when the kennel owner cleans the whelping buildings all excreta/hair/dirt is washed into a grass area that is right next to the outside kennel exercise areas. Wardens viewed a build-up of excreta and hair in this area.
Six-month vet checks not completed on time
Wardens viewed kennel records indicating that the 6 month vet check for all of the dogs was not completed every 6 months as required. The vet check was due on 4/1/2019 and it was completed on 5/7/2019.
Has Biff Wade – Bide-A-While Kennel been cited by inspectors?
Yes. Inspectors recorded 3 problems across 17 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
How many dogs does Biff Wade – Bide-A-While Kennel keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, April 29, 2026, inspectors counted 36 dogs (22 adults · 14 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What licences does Biff Wade – Bide-A-While 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.