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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Darrell W Knepp – Silky Pets is linked to 15 public inspection reports, carrying 2 inspector findings, from October 2015 to June 2026.
Across 15 inspections between October 2015 and June 2026, inspectors recorded between 15 dogs and 63 dogs at Darrell W Knepp – Silky Pets. The most recent count was 49 dogs on June 23, 2026.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
October 1, 2015
USDA 32-A-0524
Pre-license inspection #1
15 dogs
None
April 14, 2016
USDA 32-A-0524
Routine inspection
15 dogs
1 finding
September 27, 2017
USDA 32-A-0524
Routine inspection
34 dogs
None
September 12, 2018
USDA 32-A-0524
Routine inspection
32 dogs
None
September 25, 2019
USDA 32-A-0524
Routine inspection
45 dogs
None
July 7, 2021
USDA 32-A-0524
Routine inspection
59 dogs
None
September 14, 2021
USDA 32-A-0524
Re-license inspection
28 dogs
None
July 19, 2022
USDA 32-A-0524
Routine inspection
34 dogs
None
March 27, 2024
USDA 32-A-0524
Routine inspection
50 dogs
None
June 13, 2024
USDA 32-A-0524
Re-license inspection
53 dogs
None
January 2, 2025
USDA 32-A-0524
Routine inspection
46 dogs
1 finding
March 18, 2025
USDA 32-A-0524
Routine inspection
56 dogs
None
July 22, 2025
USDA 32-A-0524
Routine inspection
63 dogs
None
January 13, 2026
USDA 32-A-0524
Routine inspection
38 dogs
None
June 23, 2026
USDA 32-A-0524
Routine inspection
49 dogs
None
What inspectors wrote
April 14, 2016 — Routine inspection, USDA 32-A-0524
15 dogs recorded (15 adults · 0 puppies).
Puppy records missing dates, mismatched IDs
Currently all of the cage card being used as a 'Puppy Record' for all of the litters is missing the date of sale for 5 litters. The puppy ID numbers are not consistent from the puppy record to what is on the Disposition 7006 forms. There are numbers and letters being used to ID the puppies inconsistently, and they are not matching between the 7006 forms and the puppy records. Some of the 7006 forms are missing the dates of sale. Compete and accurate records must be kept for proper management and traceability of the regulated animals. The licensee must keep complete puppy records for all puppies born at the facility. The puppy ID numbers must be the same on the puppy records and 7006 disposition form, and all 7006 forms must have the date of sale on them. To be corrected by: April 17, 2016
January 2, 2025 — Routine inspection, USDA 32-A-0524
46 dogs recorded (31 adults · 15 puppies).
Toy Poodle struck and killed by car(Critical)
On November 9, 2024, Toy Poodle Terra, was let out to exercise in the unenclosed front yard of the facility under the licensee’s supervision. The licensee stated that a car entered the driveway that leads to the facility’s front yard when it hit Terra, resulting in her becoming deceased instantaneously from the impact. Letting dogs out to exercise in open areas that exposes them to moving vehicles or equipment poses a risk for injury or death. Dogs should be exercised in confined areas under the supervision of the facility representative. Handling of animals should be done expeditiously and carefully as possible in a manner that does not cause trauma, stress, or unnecessary discomfort. Correct by: January 2, 2025, moving forward
Has Darrell W Knepp – Silky Pets been cited by inspectors?
Yes. Inspectors recorded 2 problems across 15 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
How many dogs does Darrell W Knepp – Silky Pets keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, June 23, 2026, inspectors counted 49 dogs (33 adults · 16 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What breeds does Darrell W Knepp – Silky Pets raise?
The records name Dachshund, Maltipoo, Mini Dachshund, Pomeranian, Shiba Inu, Toy Poodle. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.
What licences does Darrell W Knepp – Silky Pets 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.