David Cortland – Hidden Pond Kennel is linked to 32 public inspection reports from New York.
Breed(s)
Labrador Retriever
Latest inspectionJune 18, 2026Latest Dog Count3823 adults · 15 puppiesUSDA licenseNew York license1024
Exp. 5/10/2026
Inspections on file32 New York
Inspection Summary
Inspection Dog Counts
Dogs counted
Inspection date
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Excessive waste buildup in outdoor areas."},{"h":"Construction debris pile in primary enclosure","tags":[],"q":"Construction debris trash pile in center of floor in primary enclosure area."},{"h":"Dogs lacked fresh water access","tags":["Critical"],"q":"All dogs must have access to clean water every 12 hours minimum."}]},{"d":"2023-08-24","s":"New York","k":"","l":"NY - 1024","t":"Routine inspection","n":50,"b":"23 adults · 27 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/ny/1024/8-24-2023.pdf","f":[{"h":"Main house lacks enough enclosures","tags":["Critical"],"q":"Main house does not have enough primary enclosures for number of dogs."},{"h":"Second house rusty enclosures","tags":["Critical"],"q":"Second house has primary enclosures that are rusty."},{"h":"Primary enclosure floors not resistant","tags":["Critical"],"q":"Both houses lack impervious flooring in primary enclosure areas."},{"h":"Waste buildup in outdoor areas","tags":["Critical"],"q":"All primary enclosures, housing area, and litter areas must be cleaned and disinfected on a regular basis. 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Excessive waste buildup in outdoor areas."},{"h":"Dogs lacked access to clean water","tags":["Critical"],"q":"All dogs must have access to clean water every 12 hours minimum."}]},{"d":"2023-09-11","s":"New York","k":"","l":"NY - 1024","t":"Routine inspection","n":61,"b":"23 adults · 38 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/ny/1024/9-11-2023.pdf","f":[{"h":"Insufficient primary enclosures","tags":["Critical"],"q":"Both houses do not have enough primary enclosures for number of dogs."},{"h":"Second house rusty enclosures","tags":["Critical"],"q":"Second house has primary enclosures that are rusty."},{"h":"Primary enclosures lack resistant flooring","tags":["Critical"],"q":"Both houses lack impervious flooring in primary enclosure areas."},{"h":"Main house resistant surfaces incomplete","tags":["Critical"],"q":"Main house dog room under construction, impervious surfaces being installed, but incomplete at time of inspection. Thresholds, baseboards, trim around windows/doors, and multiple doors missing. All surfaces used as primary enclosure must be impervious."},{"h":"Strong odor in office","tags":[],"q":"Strong odor in office where puppies are kept; odors/fumes that burn eyes or nose indicate poor ventilation."},{"h":"Unsealed wooden birthing boxes","tags":["Critical"],"q":"Two whelping boxes constructed of unsealed wood; whelping boxes must be impervious and able to be thoroughly sanitized/disinfected."},{"h":"Primary enclosures not regularly cleaned","tags":["Critical"],"q":"All primary enclosures, housing area, and litter areas must be cleaned and disinfected on a regular basis. More thorough cleaning/disinfecting must be done more frequently/as needed."},{"h":"Excessive waste buildup outdoors","tags":["Critical"],"q":"Excessive waste buildup in outdoor areas."},{"h":"Trash and feces not contained","tags":[],"q":"Construction materials/debris, trash, and feces not contained in proper receptacles."},{"h":"No water in main dog area","tags":["Critical"],"q":"Water unavailable in main dog area at time of inspection. All dogs must have access to clean water every 12 hours minimum. Observed dogs drinking when water offered."},{"h":"Dog imported without CVI","tags":["Critical"],"q":"\"Scooby\" imported from Nebraska without CVI/health certificate. Animals arriving into NY from out of state must have a CVI or Health Certificate"},{"h":"Descriptions incomplete for four sales","tags":[],"q":"Incomplete descriptions on (4) sales. 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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
David Cortland – Hidden Pond Kennel is linked to 32 public inspection reports, carrying 76 inspector findings, from April 2012 to June 2026.
Across 27 inspections between April 2012 and June 2026, inspectors recorded between 10 dogs and 61 dogs at David Cortland – Hidden Pond Kennel. The most recent count was 38 dogs on June 18, 2026.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
April 5, 2012
New York 1024
Routine inspection
21 dogs
1 finding
September 17, 2012
New York 1024
Routine inspection
10 dogs
1 finding
May 10, 2016
New York 1024
Routine inspection
16 dogs
None
May 1, 2017
New York 1024
Routine inspection
44 dogs
None
May 8, 2018
New York 1024
Routine inspection
35 dogs
5 findings
May 18, 2018
New York 1024
Routine inspection
34 dogs
None
May 16, 2019
New York 1024
Routine inspection
45 dogs
1 finding
June 28, 2019
New York 1024
Attempted inspection
Not recorded
None
July 15, 2019
New York 1024
Routine inspection
47 dogs
None
September 3, 2019
New York 1024
Routine inspection
59 dogs
None
May 28, 2020
New York 1024
Routine inspection
33 dogs
2 findings
July 14, 2020
New York 1024
Attempted inspection
Not recorded
None
July 23, 2020
New York 1024
Routine inspection
32 dogs
None
April 29, 2021
New York 1024
Routine inspection
20 dogs
6 findings
May 10, 2021
New York 1024
Routine inspection
20 dogs
6 findings
July 12, 2021
New York 1024
Routine inspection
43 dogs
None
June 8, 2022
New York 1024
Routine inspection
44 dogs
6 findings
August 31, 2022
New York 1024
Routine inspection
30 dogs
None
June 1, 2023
New York 1024
Attempted inspection
Not recorded
None
June 9, 2023
New York 1024
Routine inspection
36 dogs
9 findings
July 13, 2023
New York 1024
Routine inspection
31 dogs
6 findings
August 3, 2023
New York 1024
Routine inspection
42 dogs
6 findings
August 24, 2023
New York 1024
Routine inspection
50 dogs
5 findings
September 11, 2023
New York 1024
Routine inspection
61 dogs
12 findings
September 19, 2023
New York 1024
Attempted inspection
Not recorded
None
September 28, 2023
New York 1024
Routine inspection
48 dogs
None
May 22, 2024
New York 1024
Routine inspection
33 dogs
5 findings
June 5, 2024
New York 1024
Routine inspection
29 dogs
None
May 21, 2025
New York 1024
Routine inspection
26 dogs
5 findings
May 30, 2025
New York 1024
Routine inspection
30 dogs
None
May 21, 2026
New York 1024
Attempted inspection
Not recorded
None
June 18, 2026
New York 1024
Routine inspection
38 dogs
None
What inspectors wrote
April 5, 2012 — Routine inspection, New York 1024
21 dogs recorded (7 adults · 14 puppies).
Old kennel floors, walls not resistant
Floor and walls in the old kennel building is not impervious to enable proper disinfecting and the new kennel/dog houses are not completed yet.
September 17, 2012 — Routine inspection, New York 1024
10 dogs recorded (9 adults · 1 puppy).
Dogs kept on grass, no gravel
Mr. Cortland has built the insulated dogs houses and cement pads to place them on but the fine gravel has not arrived to use as the flooring of the pen that contains the dog houses. The dogs are currently kept on grass which cannot be cleaned and disinfected .
35 dogs recorded (24 adults · 11 puppies · 1 other dog).
Bare wood spots in enclosure
Bear wood spots in primary enclosure need painting or sealing to make impervious to liquids
Dirty primary enclosure walls
Walls of primary enclosure are dirty. Primary enclosure not disinfected periodically
Vet plan not updated for vaccinations
Vet plan not updated to reflect change in routine vaccinations administered
Two adult dogs adopted without exam(Critical)
Two adult dogs adopted out without a health exam performed
Missing and undated standard forms
Total of 36 standard forms inspected- One dog adopted out without a standard form being generated, 31 forms had no date for the pet dealer certification or the purchaser certification.
Wood surfaces do not allow for proper disinfection as they are not impervious to water. Wooden dowels serving as three walls were chewed and not impervious. One wall of the enclosure had siding ripped off the side of the home exposing wooden walls that are not impervious.
36 dogs recorded (23 adults · 13 puppies · 1 other dog).
Adult dogs lacking primary enclosure
(9) Adult dogs lacking a primary enclosure
Porch siding with hole, exposed wood
Outdoor area on porch has impervious surfaces, exposed wood, and hole in housing siding.
House with strong odor, moldy floor
Strong odor present throughout house and whelping rooms; mold present on wood floor in main dog room.
Adult females on porch unprotected
(2) adult female dogs on porch lack protection from elements - no walls or door-flap on igloo in porch area.
Waste buildup in birthing room and outdoor areas
All primary enclosures, housing area, and litter areas must be cleaned and disinfected on a regular basis. More thorough cleaning/disinfecting must be done more frequently/as needed. Excessive waste buildup in litter pan area of whelping room and outdoor areas.
Porch water receptacle not cleaned regularly
Water receptacle in porch area must be cleaned regularly to prevent dirt, bacteria, mold, or algae.
No veterinarian visit within 12 months
No visit to premises by veterinarian within 12 months
Puppy sale IDs not recorded
Unique ID for each puppy sold is not recorded on information statement.
Outdoor area on porch has impervious surfaces, exposed wood, and hole in housing siding.
Strong odor, mold on wood floor(Critical)
Strong odor present throughout house and whelping rooms; mold present on wood floor in main dog room.
Two adult females lack shelter(Critical)
(2) adult female dogs on porch lack protection from elements - no walls or door-flap on igloo in porch area.
Waste buildup in birthing and outdoor areas(Critical)
All primary enclosures, housing area, and litter areas must be cleaned and disinfected on a regular basis. More thorough cleaning/disinfecting must be done more frequently/as needed. Excessive waste buildup in litter pan area of whelping room and outdoor areas.
Dogs lacked clean water access(Critical)
All dogs must have access to clean water every 12 hours minimum.
August 3, 2023 — Routine inspection, New York 1024
42 dogs recorded (24 adults · 18 puppies).
Main house too few enclosures(Critical)
Main house does not have enough primary enclosures for number of dogs.
Rusty enclosures in second house(Critical)
Second house has primary enclosures that are rusty.
Primary enclosure areas lack resistant flooring(Critical)
Both houses lack impervious flooring in primary enclosure areas.
Waste buildup in outdoor areas(Critical)
All primary enclosures, housing area, and litter areas must be cleaned and disinfected on a regular basis. More thorough cleaning/disinfecting must be done more frequently/as needed. Excessive waste buildup in outdoor areas.
Construction debris pile in primary enclosure
Construction debris trash pile in center of floor in primary enclosure area.
Dogs lacked fresh water access(Critical)
All dogs must have access to clean water every 12 hours minimum.
August 24, 2023 — Routine inspection, New York 1024
50 dogs recorded (23 adults · 27 puppies).
Main house lacks enough enclosures(Critical)
Main house does not have enough primary enclosures for number of dogs.
Second house rusty enclosures(Critical)
Second house has primary enclosures that are rusty.
Primary enclosure floors not resistant(Critical)
Both houses lack impervious flooring in primary enclosure areas.
Waste buildup in outdoor areas(Critical)
All primary enclosures, housing area, and litter areas must be cleaned and disinfected on a regular basis. More thorough cleaning/disinfecting must be done more frequently/as needed. Excessive waste buildup in outdoor areas.
Dogs lacked access to clean water(Critical)
All dogs must have access to clean water every 12 hours minimum.
Both houses lack impervious flooring in primary enclosure areas.
Main house resistant surfaces incomplete(Critical)
Main house dog room under construction, impervious surfaces being installed, but incomplete at time of inspection. Thresholds, baseboards, trim around windows/doors, and multiple doors missing. All surfaces used as primary enclosure must be impervious.
Strong odor in office
Strong odor in office where puppies are kept; odors/fumes that burn eyes or nose indicate poor ventilation.
Unsealed wooden birthing boxes(Critical)
Two whelping boxes constructed of unsealed wood; whelping boxes must be impervious and able to be thoroughly sanitized/disinfected.
Primary enclosures not regularly cleaned(Critical)
All primary enclosures, housing area, and litter areas must be cleaned and disinfected on a regular basis. More thorough cleaning/disinfecting must be done more frequently/as needed.
Excessive waste buildup outdoors(Critical)
Excessive waste buildup in outdoor areas.
Trash and feces not contained
Construction materials/debris, trash, and feces not contained in proper receptacles.
No water in main dog area(Critical)
Water unavailable in main dog area at time of inspection. All dogs must have access to clean water every 12 hours minimum. Observed dogs drinking when water offered.
Dog imported without CVI(Critical)
"Scooby" imported from Nebraska without CVI/health certificate. Animals arriving into NY from out of state must have a CVI or Health Certificate
Descriptions incomplete for four sales
Incomplete descriptions on (4) sales. Complete description includes: color, sex, microchip (if present) and identifying marks (including PD generated forms of ID - such as collar colors or nail colors - No markings is unacceptable)
Exposed unsealed surfaces in both indoor primary enclosure room (wood) and front porch (wood and siding).
Uncovered trash can on front porch
No lid on trash can on front porch used for litter/feces.
Water bowl dry in primary enclosure room(Critical)
Water bowl dry in primary enclosure room.
Black and Chocolate Labradors not vet-treated(Critical)
"Sharon" Female Black Labrador and "Caroline" Female Chocolate Labrador not treated according to veterinary care plan.
Chocolate and Black Labs sold without disclosing abnormalities
Microchip # 4396 Male Chocolate Lab DOB 3/4/24 Microchip # 2150 Female Black Lab DOB 2/15/24 Microchip # 2564 Female Black Lab DOB 2/15/24 Microchip # 2060 Male Black Lab DOB 2/15/24 Microchip # 2274 Male Black Lab DOB 2/15/24 Microchip # 2143 Female Black Lab DOB 2/14/24 Sold without disclosing abnormalities found on veterinary health exam.
Has David Cortland – Hidden Pond Kennel been cited by inspectors?
Yes. Inspectors recorded 76 problems across 32 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
How many dogs does David Cortland – Hidden Pond Kennel keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, June 18, 2026, inspectors counted 38 dogs (23 adults · 15 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What breeds does David Cortland – Hidden Pond Kennel raise?
The records name Labrador Retriever. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.
What licences does David Cortland – Hidden Pond 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.