Charlene Green – Grant City, MO

There was no record of inventory observed on 34 unweaned puppies born at the facility. The licensee stated that they had not had time to complete the cage card requirement on all unweaned puppies at their facility. Complete and accurate records are needed to ensure each animal's identity can be known with certainty and to facilitate the ability to trace all puppies. The licensee shall make, keep, and maintain records or forms which fully and correctly disclose the following information concerning each dog or cat purchased or otherwise acquired, owned, held, or otherwise in his or her possession or under his or her control, or which is transported, euthanized, sold, or otherwise disposed of by that dealer or exhibitor. The records shall include any offspring born of any animal while in his or her possession or under his or her control. Correct by 11/29/22.

There is a mixture of dirt, grease and other excreta accumulating on the interior fiberglass wall of two enclosures. Two dogs are in contact with the affected surfaces located in outdoor housing. The affected area covers approximately 30 to 40 percent of the interior wall area. Cleaning of surfaces is necessary to prevent an accumulation of excreta and other disease hazards. This indicates an unsanitary living condition exists that could lead to potential disease or health risks. Surfaces which are not cleaned and sanitized properly increase the risk of disease hazards for the dogs. Cleanliness is important to the health and well-being of the animals. All surfaces of housing facilities must be cleaned and sanitized when necessary to satisfy generally accepted husbandry standards and practices. The licensee must ensure that hard surfaces with which the dogs come in contact must be spot cleaned daily and sanitized in accordance with 3.11 (B) of this sub part to prevent accumulation of excreta and reduce disease hazards. Correct by 11/17/22.

One outdoor enclosure housing five Siberian Husky puppies under eight weeks of age, have no sheltered housing for the puppies to have access to. Shelter appropriate for the size and number of animals in the pens need to be provided to protect these animals during inclement weather conditions. Not having access to size appropriate housing that will provide protection from direct effects of wind, rain or snow can be stressful causing discomfort and could affect the ability of the dog to conserve body heat. The licensee shall provide adequate and sufficient shelter structures that are accessible to each animal in the enclosures and provide enough room to allow each animal to sit, stand, and lie about in a normal manner, and to turn about freely. Correct by 11/22/22.

The ground surface area in one outdoor enclosure housing four dogs was starting to turn into mud. Mud was observed on the feet and hair coat of the four dogs. The dogs have access to little dry ground surface area to walk or rest on. Mud is covering an estimated 90 percent of the ground surface area in this enclosure. Dogs not able to remain dry and clean could cause discomfort and lead to potential health issues. In addition, dogs walking on muddy surfaces where animal waste is deposited can lead to unsanitary living conditions. The licensee must ensure that all outside enclosures be provided with surface material that will allow all dogs to remain dry and clean. Correct by 11/22/22.

There is an outdoor shelter, housing 2 dogs, that has walls with a heavy accumulation of dirt/grime and other organic material. The affected area covers approximately 40 percent of the interior wall area. Cleaning of surfaces in contact with the dogs is necessary to prevent conditions that could lead to potential disease or health risks. Cleaning and sanitization is important to the health and well-being of the animals. All surfaces of housing facilities must be cleaned and sanitized when necessary to satisfy generally accepted husbandry standards and practices. The licensee must ensure that hard surfaces with which the dogs come in contact must be spot cleaned daily and sanitized in accordance with 3.11 (B) of this sub part to prevent accumulation of excreta and reduce disease hazards.

Several of the outdoor shelters did not have adequate wind/rain breaks at the entrance, affecting at least 20 dogs. Wind and rain breaks are essential to provide the dogs with the ability to stay warm and dry from the affects of the weather. Some of the open shelters had wind/rain breaks but were propped open by the licensee, therefore not allowing them to protect the dogs from the elements. The licensee must provide and ensure that all outdoor shelters have adequate wind and rain breaks at the entrance to help the animals stay dry and warm at all times. To be corrected by: 25 Feb 23

There were several outdoor shelters that did not provide enough bedding, affecting at least 26 dogs. Some of the shelters had some bedding and some had none. The temperature at the time of inspection was measured to be 34 degrees Fahrenheit. When the temperatures drop below 50 degrees Fahrenheit they must be provided with bedding. When the temperatures drop below 35 degrees Fahrenheit they must be provided with additional bedding. Appropriate bedding is essential during the cold temperatures to facilitate the animals ability to stay warm and to prevent cold related issues that could affect the health and well being of the animals. The licensee must provide and ensure that bedding is of adequate amounts to all outdoor shelters when the temperatures drop below 50 degrees Fahrenheit and additional bedding when the temperatures drop below 35 degrees Fahrenheit. To be corrected by 22 Feb 23

There is a self feeding food receptacle in one outdoor enclosure, affecting 1 adult dog and 1 puppy, that has bird excreta in the food. The self feeder did not have a lid that could protect the food from bird excreta. The licensee must provide a lid to the self feeder or move it to a location that would protect the feed from being contaminated. The licensee must ensure that all food receptacles are are constructed or located to minimize contamination by excreta, pests and protected from rain and snow. To be corrected by: 10 Dec 23