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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
David S King – Tri-Town Kennel is linked to 16 public inspection reports, carrying 8 inspector findings, from July 2020 to May 2026.
Across 16 inspections between July 2020 and May 2026, inspectors recorded between 6 dogs and 32 dogs at David S King – Tri-Town Kennel. The most recent count was 16 dogs on May 19, 2026.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
July 21, 2020
Pennsylvania 17531
Routine inspection
16 dogs
None
December 16, 2020
Pennsylvania 17531
Routine inspection
9 dogs
None
June 2, 2021
Pennsylvania 17531
Routine inspection
7 dogs
None
December 7, 2021
Pennsylvania 17531
Routine inspection
6 dogs
None
June 24, 2022
Pennsylvania 17531
Routine inspection
21 dogs
3 findings
September 9, 2022
Pennsylvania 17531
Routine inspection
28 dogs
None
October 20, 2022
Pennsylvania 17531
Routine inspection
26 dogs
None
April 25, 2023
Pennsylvania 17531
Routine inspection
22 dogs
4 findings
July 7, 2023
Pennsylvania 17531
Routine inspection
27 dogs
None
October 31, 2023
Pennsylvania 17531
Routine inspection
17 dogs
None
April 12, 2024
Pennsylvania 17531
Routine inspection
17 dogs
None
November 21, 2024
Pennsylvania 17531
Routine inspection
32 dogs
1 finding
December 23, 2024
Pennsylvania 17531
Routine inspection
30 dogs
None
June 17, 2025
Pennsylvania 17531
Routine inspection
27 dogs
None
December 1, 2025
Pennsylvania 17531
Routine inspection
8 dogs
None
May 19, 2026
Pennsylvania 17531
Routine inspection
16 dogs
None
What inspectors wrote
June 24, 2022 — Routine inspection, Pennsylvania 17531
21 dogs recorded (12 adults · 9 puppies).
Dirt floors not water resistant
Wardens observed primary enclosures for dogs with dirt floors that are not water resistant and are unable to be sanitized.
Feces buildup under enclosures
Warden observed a buildup of feces underneath the primary enclosures where the dogs were being kept.
Enclosures not sanitized daily
Wardens observed primary enclosures which were not being sanitized daily, as evidenced by the buildup up of dirt and debris within the primary enclosures of the dogs.
April 25, 2023 — Routine inspection, Pennsylvania 17531
22 dogs recorded (10 adults · 12 puppies).
Dogs in horse stalls unsheltered
Wardens viewed dogs being housed in horse stalls without shelter that allowed them to preserve their body heat.
Feces inside and under enclosures
Wardens viewed an accumulation of excreta within primary enclosures, housing dogs, as well as underneath primary enclosures.
Golden Retriever in manure-covered stall
Wardens viewed an adult Golden Retriever being housed in a horse stall where the flooring consisted of several inches of manure and debris.
Chewed glass board, feces under enclosures
Wardens viewed some minor chewed glass board material around dog doorways as well as an accumulation of feces under enclosures, in the barn and next to the kennel building.
Has David S King – Tri-Town Kennel been cited by inspectors?
Yes. Inspectors recorded 8 problems across 16 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
How many dogs does David S King – Tri-Town Kennel keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, May 19, 2026, inspectors counted 16 dogs (7 adults · 9 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What breeds does David S King – Tri-Town Kennel raise?
The records name Golden Retriever. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.
What licences does David S King – Tri-Town 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.