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Dog breeder in Ephrata, PA. 51 dogs at last count. Pennsylvania inspectors cited no problems across 18 reports. Every report is free to read.
Ephrata, Pennsylvania
Dog breeder in Ephrata, PA. 51 dogs at last count. Pennsylvania inspectors cited no problems across 18 reports. Every report is free to read.
Darvin Hoover – Riverside Pets is linked to 18 public inspection reports, from September 2018 to August 2026.
Across 18 inspections between September 2018 and August 2026, inspectors recorded between 17 dogs and 55 dogs at Darvin Hoover – Riverside Pets. The most recent count was 51 dogs on August 4, 2026.
| Date | Licence | Type | Dogs counted | Inspector findings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 21, 2018 | Pennsylvania 15077 | Routine inspection | 35 dogs | None |
| March 6, 2019 | Pennsylvania 15077 | Routine inspection | 27 dogs | None |
| September 6, 2019 | Pennsylvania 15077 | Routine inspection | 17 dogs | None |
| January 9, 2020 | Pennsylvania 15077 | Routine inspection | 23 dogs | None |
| September 30, 2020 | Pennsylvania 15077 | Routine inspection | 20 dogs | None |
| February 3, 2021 | Pennsylvania 15077 | Routine inspection | 18 dogs | None |
| September 15, 2021 | Pennsylvania 15077 | Routine inspection | 19 dogs | None |
| February 1, 2022 | Pennsylvania 15077 | Routine inspection | 35 dogs | None |
| August 16, 2022 | Pennsylvania 15077 | Routine inspection | 38 dogs | None |
| February 1, 2023 | Pennsylvania 15077 | Routine inspection | 36 dogs | None |
| September 19, 2023 | Pennsylvania 15077 | Routine inspection | 33 dogs | None |
| January 31, 2024 | Pennsylvania 15077 | Routine inspection | 33 dogs | None |
| July 19, 2024 | Pennsylvania 15077 | Routine inspection | 46 dogs | None |
| January 16, 2025 | Pennsylvania 15077 | Routine inspection | 47 dogs | None |
| August 8, 2025 | Pennsylvania 15077 | Routine inspection | 39 dogs | None |
| December 5, 2025 | Pennsylvania 15077 | Routine inspection | 55 dogs | None |
| February 12, 2026 | Pennsylvania 15077 | Routine inspection | 32 dogs | None |
| August 4, 2026 | Pennsylvania 15077 | Routine inspection | 51 dogs | None |
No. 18 inspections are on file and none of them recorded a problem.
At the most recent inspection on file, August 4, 2026, inspectors counted 51 dogs (24 adults · 27 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
Kennels near this one, and others recording the same breeds.
| Kennel | Location | Why related | Dogs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ephraim Z Zook – Rocky Ridges Kennel | Ephrata, PA | Nearby · < 1 mi | 7 dogs | No notes |
| Elmer Z Zook – Clear Spring Kennel | Ephrata, PA | Nearby · < 1 mi | 120 dogs | 2 notes |
| Jonathan Lapp | Ephrata, PA | Nearby · < 1 mi | 14 dogs | 1 note |
| Marian H Hoover – Fairmont Furry Friends | Ephrata, PA | Nearby · 1 mi | 97 dogs | 7 notes |
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