David M Troyer – Breezy Crest Kennels

Cleaning. Twenty-six outdoor runs connected to the shelter buildings have an accumulation of feces and urine frozen to the cement affecting 83 dogs. At least nine runs have the fencing wrapped in a plastic tarp material to help block wind. The runs covered in tarps do not make the surfaces the dogs come into contact with easily accessible in order to clean properly. As a result the licensee stated the runs are cleaned about once every two weeks and the runs not covered in tarps more frequently. The runs must be spot cleaned daily and sanitized at least every two weeks to reduce disease hazards and odors. When weather permits the licensee must clean and sanitize the outdoor runs connected to the shelter buildings.

Shelter from the elements. An adult male German Sheperd identified by microchip (075-880-845) was acquired by the licensee approximately two weeks ago. The dog is being kept in an outdoor enclosure that does not include a shelter structure. The enclosure has sheet metal on the roof and along the north and south sides. The east and west sides are constructed out of coated wire. The licensee stated that the pen is only used when quarantining new dogs. The licensee also stated the dog will be moved to the sheltered housing area when the test results are available and there are no health concerns. Not having access to sheltered housing that will provide protection from direct effects of wind and rain can be stressful causing discomfort for the dog. The licensee must include one or more shelter structures that are accessible and that are large enough to allow the animal in the shelter structure to sit, stand, and lie in a normal manner, and to turn about freely. Shelters in outdoor facilities for dogs must contain a roof, four sides, and a floor, and must provide the dogs with adequate protection and shelter from the cold, heat, wind, rain, snow and direct rays of the sun. To be corrected by: July 27, 2015.