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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
David J Hershberger – Kaleva, MI is linked to 11 public inspection reports, carrying 3 inspector findings, from March 2019 to August 2026.
Across 9 inspections between March 2019 and August 2026, inspectors recorded between 54 dogs and 110 dogs at David J Hershberger – Kaleva, MI. The most recent count was 76 dogs on August 12, 2026.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
March 7, 2019
USDA 34-A-0221
Pre-license inspection #1
68 dogs
None
September 4, 2019
USDA 34-A-0221
Routine inspection
92 dogs
3 findings
December 16, 2020
USDA 34-A-0221
Attempted inspection
No access
None
April 29, 2021
USDA 34-A-0221
Routine inspection
110 dogs
None
February 2, 2022
USDA 34-A-0221
Re-license inspection
84 dogs
None
June 23, 2022
USDA 34-A-0221
Routine inspection
75 dogs
None
November 28, 2023
USDA 34-A-0221
Attempted inspection
No access
None
January 8, 2024
USDA 34-A-0221
Routine inspection
63 dogs
None
December 19, 2024
USDA 34-A-0221
Routine inspection
54 dogs
None
February 18, 2025
USDA 34-A-0221
Re-license inspection
58 dogs
None
August 12, 2026
USDA 34-A-0221
Routine inspection
76 dogs
None
What inspectors wrote
September 4, 2019 — Routine inspection, USDA 34-A-0221
92 dogs recorded (42 adults · 50 puppies).
Only 19 of 42 adults tagged
Only 19 of the 42 adult breeding dogs have a tag, or have been assigned a tag. All live dogs held on the premises, purchased, or otherwise acquired, sold or otherwise disposed of, or removed from the premises for delivery to a research facility or exhibitor or to another dealer, or for sale, through an auction sale or to any person for use as a pet, shall be identified by an official tag. All dogs held on the licensees property must be tagged to allow tracking and tracing of the dogs in case of disease outbreak and to ensure all parties involved in acquisitions and dispositions from the facility have appropriate licenses when necessary. To be corrected by end of business September 6, 2019.
Pens 1, 2, 6, 9 cracked panels
Pens 1, 2, 6 and 9 have walls made of plastic panels. The walls in these pens have cracked and broken leaving areas of disrepair and sharp points. Interior surfaces and any surfaces that come in contact with dogs or cats must: Be free of jagged edges or sharp points that might injure the animals. Repair or replace these panels to prevent injury to the dogs contained in these enclosures. To be corrected by December 6, 2019.
Pens 2, 7, 10, 11 without water
Pens 2, 7, 10 and 11 did not have water in their water receptacles.The dogs drank for 30-60 seconds straight in these enclosures. If potable water is not continually available to the dogs and cats, it must be offered to the dogs and cats as often as necessary to ensure their health and well-being, but not less than twice daily for at least 1 hour each time, unless restricted by the attending veterinarian. Water the dogs daily and as often as necessary to keep the dogs healthy. To be corrected from now on.
Has David J Hershberger – Kaleva, MI been cited by inspectors?
Yes. Inspectors recorded 3 problems across 11 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
How many dogs does David J Hershberger – Kaleva, MI keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, August 12, 2026, inspectors counted 76 dogs (45 adults · 31 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What licences does David J Hershberger – Kaleva, MI 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.