David R Yoder – Waterfall Puppies

A pregnant female Bichon (microchip # (900) 032002944762) aged approximately 2 years old was noted to be squinting and it had discharge coming from its right eye. The eye was clearly irritating the dog. Upon closer examination, the eye was slightly clouded over and it had an indentation in the eye. The licensee had not yet observed the dog's condition and therefore was not providing treatment to the dog. A clouded over eye that has an indentation and has discharge coming from it indicates there is something wrong with the eye. The dog may have impaired vision and it may be painful to the dog. The Attending Veterinarian must be consulted with and the dog must be treated per the Veterinarian's instructions. Correct by 3/1/18.

During inspection, three dogs were observed to be running behind the fencing underneath the outdoor grates along the back wall which is the span of approximately eleven enclosures. I suspect the three dogs slipped underneath the fencing to get behind that fencing which is underneath the grates. The dogs are able to escape their primary enclosure and get into an area that is unsanitary (which may contribute to the spread of disease) and from that area they could potentially get into other enclosures which may allow them to get into an enclosure with dogs they are not compatible with. When dogs get into this area, they could potentially be missed by the licensee during observation. They wouldn't have access to their food or sanitary water. All of this could result in serious injury or even death to the dogs. The enclosure must be fixed so the dogs can't get into the area behind the fencing underneath the grates.

The applicant informed me he never removes the excreta from the outdoor primary enclosures. Not removing the excreta on a daily basis in unsanitary and contributes to the spread of disease. Excreta must be removed from all outdoor enclosures on a daily basis.

The applicant is not keeping records of dogs that go the Attending Veterinarian that are being treated for various illnesses or issues. Dog # 14858, a female Bichon, was marked on APHIS Form 7005 as having died in January 2022. The applicant stated he took the dog to vet to be treated for its health issue, but he does not have any records showing what the problem was or what was done to treat the problem. Other dogs were noted in the APHIS Form 7005 as having died or been euthanized, but the applicant stated he doesn't keep records of when they go to the Veterinarian to be treated for an illness or injury. Not keeping proper records doesn't allow for the APHIS Inspector to be able to confirm that the applicant is seeking Veterinarian care when his dogs are in need of Veterinarian care. Anytime a problem is identified (such as a disease, injury, or illness), the applicant must document the date and description of the problem, examination findings, test results, plan for treatment and care, and treatment procedures performed.

The applicant stated his adult dogs are vaccinated for parvo and distemper, but he has no records to confirm they were given and the dates they were administered. Not keeping records of distemper and parvo vaccines doesn't ensure that all adult dogs have been vaccinated for these diseases. The applicant must document the names and dates of all vaccines that have been administered to the dogs. This is a 1st Re-License Inspection for a Class “A” license.

The applicant has been operating as a dealer after the license had expired on September 23, 2022. Conducting regulated activity without a valid license prevents APHIS officials from determining compliance with the Animal Welfare Act. Correct by ensuring that a valid license is obtained before operating as a dealer, exhibitor, or operator of an auction or sale.

The fence containing the dogs in the outdoor portion of the facility is constructed of barbed wire. The facility also implementing a hot wire around the bottom of the barbed wire fence to contain the animals. Using barbed wire as primary enclosure exposes the dogs to an excessive amount of sharp points that could injure the animals. Correct by ensuring that primary enclosures are constructed and maintained in a way that they have no sharp points or edges that could injure the dogs.

Fecal testing has not been performed in accordance with the schedule that was approved by the Attending Veterinarian. Failure to follow a written and Attending Veterinarian approved schedule for sampling and treatment of parasites and other pests can lead to a delay in treatment for the animals in the facility. Correct by ensuring that sampling and treatment

One female Bernese mountain dog microchip number 15202 was observed with dried red fluid throughout its housing area. The licensee stated that the dog had had some residual bleeding after whelping but had not spoke to the attending veterinarian regarding the issue. Excessive bleeding after whelping can be an indicator of an internal injury and can lead to infection in the dog. The licensee must ensure that appropriate methods are used to prevent, control, diagnose, and treat diseases and injuries. Correct by January 20, 2023.

The facility has been treating a male Yorkshire terrier microchip number 44807 for an eye issue for 2 days. The facility has also been treating a female Bernese Mountain dog microchip number 15202 for bleeding after whelping for approximately 5 days. Medical notes have not been recorded for these 2 dogs. Failure to maintain medical notes of medical problems such as disease, illness, and injury prevents APHIS officials from determining if an animal is receiving appropriate veterinary care. The licensee must ensure that if a problem is identified, the date and description of the problem, examination findings, test results, plan for treatment and care, and treatment procedures performed are documented. Correct by January 23, 2023.

The licensee has not been following their written Program of Vet Care (PVC). There are 19 adult dogs in the facility that have not been given the distemper and parvovirus vaccinations. The current PVC prescribes for adult dogs to receive these vaccinations yearly. Distemper and parvovirus are contagious diseases which can cause illness, stress, and even death. Correct by ensuring vaccination for contagious and/or deadly diseases of dogs (including distemper and parvovirus), in accordance with a schedule approved in the PVC, is appropriately followed by the licensee. Correct by: