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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
David & Cora Swartzentruber – Happy Paws Kennel is linked to 17 public inspection reports, carrying 3 inspector findings, from February 2014 to September 2025.
Across 16 inspections between February 2014 and September 2025, inspectors recorded between 20 dogs and 42 dogs at David & Cora Swartzentruber – Happy Paws Kennel. The most recent count was 20 dogs on September 25, 2025.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
February 13, 2014
USDA 43-A-5373
Routine inspection
35 dogs
1 finding
August 13, 2014
USDA 43-A-5373
Routine inspection
39 dogs
None
March 18, 2015
USDA 43-A-5373
Attempted inspection
No access
None
March 25, 2015
USDA 43-A-5373
Routine inspection
35 dogs
None
November 24, 2015
USDA 43-A-5373
Routine inspection
32 dogs
2 findings
August 15, 2016
USDA 43-A-5373
Routine inspection
31 dogs
None
February 15, 2017
USDA 43-A-5373
Routine inspection
35 dogs
None
August 18, 2017
USDA 43-A-5373
Routine inspection
21 dogs
None
February 12, 2018
USDA 43-A-5373
Routine inspection
26 dogs
None
August 6, 2018
USDA 43-A-5373
Routine inspection
42 dogs
None
December 17, 2019
USDA 43-A-5373
Routine inspection
21 dogs
None
February 7, 2022
USDA 43-A-5373
Routine inspection
34 dogs
None
July 12, 2022
USDA 43-A-5373
Re-license inspection
38 dogs
None
May 2, 2023
USDA 43-A-5373
Routine inspection
25 dogs
None
June 6, 2024
USDA 43-A-5373
Routine inspection
29 dogs
None
June 30, 2025
USDA 43-A-5373
Re-license inspection
22 dogs
None
September 25, 2025
USDA 43-A-5373
Routine inspection
20 dogs
None
What inspectors wrote
February 13, 2014 — Routine inspection, USDA 43-A-5373
35 dogs recorded (25 adults · 10 puppies).
Chihuahua feet falling through wire flooring
Sec. 3.6 Primary enclosures. (a) (2) (x) --- The one pen containing two chihuahua puppies wire flooring is allowing the smaller chihuahua feet to pass through the wire openings. The larger puppy was tight rope walking on the wire. --- The one pen with two chihuahua adults has 1 inch wire flooring that is allowing the feet to fall through it. The feet passing through the wire will allow the dogs to injury themselves or alter their gait which can lead to injuries. The pens must be designed with flooring that does not allow the dogs feet to pass through. To be corrected by 03-14-2014
November 24, 2015 — Routine inspection, USDA 43-A-5373
32 dogs recorded (21 adults · 11 puppies).
Dogloo tunnels chewed back
Sec. 3.4 Outdoor housing facilities. (b) Shelter from the elements. (3) **** Two dogloo type dog houses, affecting 4 dogs, tunnels have been chewed back. The amount of damage done to the tunnel allows the rain, snow, and or wind to impact the dogs while inside and hinder their ability to stay warm. Dog houses must be maintained to protect the dogs from wind, rain, snow and allow the dog to stay warm when inclement weather is in the forecast. To be corrected by 11-30-2015
Metal feeders rusted out
Sec. 3.9 Feeding. (b) **** Two of the metal self feeders, affecting 4 dogs, are rusted out at the bottom creating a hole and allowing the feed to be contaminated. The food being exposed allows contamination from water, urine, rodents, caking, molding and deterioration. Once the food is contaminated its nutritional value, palatability, and wholesome is compromised. Feeders must be maintained to ensure the food is protected from molding, deterioration and caking. To be corrected by 11-30-2015
Has David & Cora Swartzentruber – Happy Paws Kennel been cited by inspectors?
Yes. Inspectors recorded 3 problems across 17 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
How many dogs does David & Cora Swartzentruber – Happy Paws Kennel keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, September 25, 2025, inspectors counted 20 dogs (15 adults · 5 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What breeds does David & Cora Swartzentruber – Happy Paws Kennel raise?
The records name Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Chihuahua. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.
What licences does David & Cora Swartzentruber – Happy Paws 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.