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Annual fecal float testing is important for the health of the animals. Fecal float testing is done to ensure that there are no active internal parasites. The licensee must ensure that all dogs are receiving vaccinations for contagious and/or deadly diseases of dogs (including rabies, parvovirus, and distemper) and sampling and treatment of parasites and other pests (including fleas, worms, coccidia, giardia, and heartworm) in accordance with a schedule approved by the attending veterinarian. Correct by 4/26/23."}],"si":2},{"d":"2023-04-22","s":"USDA","k":"","l":"31-A-0766","t":"Re-license inspection","n":50,"b":"30 adults · 20 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/31-A-0766/4-22-2023.pdf","f":[],"si":2},{"d":"2025-06-09","s":"Ohio","k":"","l":"OH - CB00194Q","t":"Routine inspection","n":58,"b":"27 adults · 31 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/oh/CB00194Q/6-9-2025.pdf","f":[{"h":"Expired medication found","tags":[],"q":"A drug was found to be expired. Licensee corrected this issue during the inspection by disposing of this drug. Corrected on: 6/9/2025"},{"h":"Puppy records missing buyer address","tags":[],"q":"Two records of puppy movement lacked the name and address of the buyer. Licensee has corrected this issue. Corrected on: 6/9/2025"}]},{"d":"2026-03-19","s":"USDA","k":"","l":"31-A-0766","t":"Routine inspection","n":24,"b":"16 adults · 8 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/31-A-0766/3-19-2026.pdf","f":[{"h":"Adult dog medical records incomplete","tags":[],"q":"The facility does not maintain complete medical records for adult dogs. The facility states that the adult dogs were up to date on Distemper, Parvovirus, and Rabies vaccines, but they could not provide documentation for most vaccines administered. Failure to maintain adequate medical records may interfere with the ability of APHIS officials to determine if the animals are receiving adequate veterinary care. Complete medical records must be maintained and include the names of all vaccines and treatments administered and the dates of administration. Correct by documenting all treatments given and ensure that medical records are complete and contain the required information. Correct by 26-MAR-2026."},{"h":"Heartworm and fecal test results missing","tags":[],"q":"The facility was unable to provide documentation of heartworm or fecal tests performed. The facility stated that the tests are performed in accordance with the schedule in the Program of Veterinary Care but they could not provide the test results. Failure to document testing results may interfere with the ability of APHIS officials to determine if the animals are receiving adequate veterinary care. Medical records must be maintained and include the dates and findings/results of all screening, routine, or other required or recommended test or examination. Correct by documenting the results of all testing and ensure that medical records are complete and contain the required information. Correct by 26-MAR-2026."}],"si":2},{"d":"2026-06-09","s":"USDA","k":"","l":"31-A-0766","t":"Re-license inspection","n":35,"b":"15 adults · 20 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/31-A-0766/6-9-2026.pdf","f":[{"h":"Dachshund puppies given expired vaccine","tags":[],"q":"The facility states they administered an expired vaccine to animals. A box of Bordetella vaccines were found with an expiration of 8-APRIL-2026. The facility stated they administered this vaccine to four dachshund puppies after the expiration date but there have been no impacts on the animals. Expired medications are improper for usage as they may not be effective at preventing disease or they may cause harm to the animals. 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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Daniel E Miller – Cozy Cove Puppies is linked to 9 public inspection reports, carrying 6 inspector findings, from May 2019 to June 2026.
Across 8 inspections between May 2019 and June 2026, inspectors recorded between 24 dogs and 58 dogs at Daniel E Miller – Cozy Cove Puppies. The most recent count was 35 dogs on June 15, 2026.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
May 15, 2019
USDA 31-A-0766
Pre-license inspection #1
42 dogs
None
November 12, 2019
USDA 31-A-0766
Attempted inspection
No access
None
March 6, 2020
USDA 31-A-0766
Routine inspection
38 dogs
None
April 19, 2023
USDA 31-A-0766
Re-license inspection
52 dogs
1 finding
April 22, 2023
USDA 31-A-0766
Re-license inspection
50 dogs
None
June 9, 2025
Ohio CB00194Q
Routine inspection
58 dogs
2 findings
March 19, 2026
USDA 31-A-0766
Routine inspection
24 dogs
2 findings
June 9, 2026
USDA 31-A-0766
Re-license inspection
35 dogs
1 finding
June 15, 2026
USDA 31-A-0766
Re-license inspection
35 dogs
None
What inspectors wrote
April 19, 2023 — Re-license inspection, USDA 31-A-0766
52 dogs recorded (30 adults · 22 puppies).
Fecal test dates missing for 30 dogs
There was no recorded date for fecal float testing for 30 dogs. Annual fecal float testing is important for the health of the animals. Fecal float testing is done to ensure that there are no active internal parasites. The licensee must ensure that all dogs are receiving vaccinations for contagious and/or deadly diseases of dogs (including rabies, parvovirus, and distemper) and sampling and treatment of parasites and other pests (including fleas, worms, coccidia, giardia, and heartworm) in accordance with a schedule approved by the attending veterinarian. Correct by 4/26/23.
March 19, 2026 — Routine inspection, USDA 31-A-0766
24 dogs recorded (16 adults · 8 puppies).
Adult dog medical records incomplete
The facility does not maintain complete medical records for adult dogs. The facility states that the adult dogs were up to date on Distemper, Parvovirus, and Rabies vaccines, but they could not provide documentation for most vaccines administered. Failure to maintain adequate medical records may interfere with the ability of APHIS officials to determine if the animals are receiving adequate veterinary care. Complete medical records must be maintained and include the names of all vaccines and treatments administered and the dates of administration. Correct by documenting all treatments given and ensure that medical records are complete and contain the required information. Correct by 26-MAR-2026.
Heartworm and fecal test results missing
The facility was unable to provide documentation of heartworm or fecal tests performed. The facility stated that the tests are performed in accordance with the schedule in the Program of Veterinary Care but they could not provide the test results. Failure to document testing results may interfere with the ability of APHIS officials to determine if the animals are receiving adequate veterinary care. Medical records must be maintained and include the dates and findings/results of all screening, routine, or other required or recommended test or examination. Correct by documenting the results of all testing and ensure that medical records are complete and contain the required information. Correct by 26-MAR-2026.
June 9, 2026 — Re-license inspection, USDA 31-A-0766
35 dogs recorded (15 adults · 20 puppies).
Dachshund puppies given expired vaccine
The facility states they administered an expired vaccine to animals. A box of Bordetella vaccines were found with an expiration of 8-APRIL-2026. The facility stated they administered this vaccine to four dachshund puppies after the expiration date but there have been no impacts on the animals. Expired medications are improper for usage as they may not be effective at preventing disease or they may cause harm to the animals. Each dealer or exhibitor shall establish and maintain programs of adequate veterinary care that include the use of appropriate methods to prevent, control, diagnose, and treat diseases and injuries. Correct by ensuring all medications used on animals have not expired. The facility disposed of the vaccines at the time of inspection.
Has Daniel E Miller – Cozy Cove Puppies been cited by inspectors?
Yes. Inspectors recorded 6 problems across 9 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
How many dogs does Daniel E Miller – Cozy Cove Puppies keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, June 15, 2026, inspectors counted 35 dogs (15 adults · 20 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What breeds does Daniel E Miller – Cozy Cove Puppies raise?
The records name Dachshund. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.
What licences does Daniel E Miller – Cozy Cove Puppies 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.