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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Carolyn Meridith – Meridith's Kennel is linked to 15 public inspection reports, from July 2014 to April 2026.
Across 15 inspections between July 2014 and April 2026, inspectors recorded between 20 dogs and 43 dogs at Carolyn Meridith – Meridith's Kennel. The most recent count was 22 dogs on April 8, 2026.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
July 3, 2014
USDA 71-A-0970
Routine inspection
43 dogs
None
January 15, 2015
USDA 71-A-0970
Routine inspection
43 dogs
None
July 23, 2015
USDA 71-A-0970
Routine inspection
29 dogs
None
February 1, 2016
USDA 71-A-0970
Routine inspection
37 dogs
None
September 22, 2016
USDA 71-A-0970
Routine inspection
38 dogs
None
May 25, 2017
USDA 71-A-0970
Routine inspection
30 dogs
None
February 22, 2018
USDA 71-A-0970
Routine inspection
39 dogs
None
November 6, 2018
USDA 71-A-0970
Routine inspection
40 dogs
None
August 20, 2019
USDA 71-A-0970
Routine inspection
37 dogs
None
May 5, 2021
USDA 71-A-0970
Routine inspection
35 dogs
None
August 17, 2022
USDA 71-A-0970
Routine inspection
37 dogs
None
June 12, 2023
USDA 71-A-0970
Re-license inspection
33 dogs
None
October 21, 2024
USDA 71-A-0970
Routine inspection
20 dogs
None
July 8, 2025
USDA 71-A-0970
Routine inspection
27 dogs
None
April 8, 2026
USDA 71-A-0970
Re-license inspection
22 dogs
None
Questions people ask about this kennel
Has Carolyn Meridith – Meridith's Kennel been cited by inspectors?
No. 15 inspections are on file and none of them recorded a problem.
How many dogs does Carolyn Meridith – Meridith's Kennel keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, April 8, 2026, inspectors counted 22 dogs (18 adults · 4 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What licences does Carolyn Meridith – Meridith's 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.