Dawn Waichuen – Sable Kennel

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Wardens advised the kennel owner to take the following action: Indoor and outdoor housing facilities for dogs shall be maintained in a manner to protect the dogs from injury and to contain the dogs."},{"h":"Rust on kennel fencing and walls","tags":[],"q":"Wardens observed a significant amount of rust on the majority of the kennels fencing and on metal walls on the interior of the primary enclosures, as well as on portable metal primary enclosures. Wardens advised the kennel owner to take the following action: The interior building surfaces of housing facilities shall be constructed and maintained so that they are water resistant and may be readily sanitized."},{"h":"Puddling in primary enclosures","tags":[],"q":"Wardens observed puddling in some primary enclosures due to lack of adequate drainage system which eliminates excess water. Wardens advised the kennel owner to take the following action: Adequate drains shall be provided to rapidly eliminate excess water from housing facilities."},{"h":"Large breed dog in too-small plastic enclosure","tags":[],"q":"Wardens observed a large breed dog housed in a plastic primary enclosure which was too small for the dog to sit, stand and turn about freely. Wardens advised the kennel owner to take the following action: Primary enclosures shall be constructed and maintained to provide sufficient space to allow each dog to turn about freely and to stand erect, sit and lie down in a comfortable, normal position."},{"h":"Ammonia 20 PPM in kennel areas","tags":[],"q":"Wardens observed a strong smell of ammonia and ammonia levels of 20 PPM in kennel areas where dogs were present. Wardens advised the kennel owner to take the following action: Indoor housing facilities for dogs shall be sufficiently ventilated when dogs are present to minimize drafts, odors, ammonia levels and moisture condensation. Ventilation shall be provided by means of windows, doors, vents or air conditioners. Auxiliary ventilation from fans, blowers or air conditions shall be provided when the ambient temperature is 85 degrees or higher. The relative humidity shall be maintained at a level that ensures the health and well-being of the dog housed therein in accordance with generally accepted husbandry practices."},{"h":"Dim lighting in indoor kennel","tags":[],"q":"Wardens observed four dogs in portable metal primary enclosures in a room very dimly lit by a small floor lamp where Wardens required the use of a flashlight to effectively observe the physical condition of the dogs as well as the sanitary conditions. Wardens advised the kennel owner to take the following action: Indoor housing facilities in kennels shall have ample lighting by natural or artificial means. Lighting in indoor housing facilities shall be sufficient to allow observation of the physical condition of the dogs so housed, and allow observation of the sanitary condition of the indoor housing facility. Dogs housed in these facilities shall be provided regular diurnal lighting cycle."},{"h":"Dog beds dirty and in disrepair","tags":[],"q":"Wardens observed several dog beds/cots in primary enclosures containing dogs that were not kept clean and in disrepair. Wardens advised the kennel owner to take the following action: If bedding is used in primary enclosures, it shall be kept clean."},{"h":"Dried feces and urine in enclosures","tags":[],"q":"Wardens observed large amounts of dried feces and urine in primary enclosures containing dogs as well in drains. Wardens advised the kennel owner to take the following action: Excreta shall be removed from the primary enclosure, including any floor area or ground surface beneath the primary enclosure, on a daily basis."},{"h":"Dried feces and urine on doors and floors","tags":[],"q":"Wardens observed large amounts of scale, debris, dried excreta on most kennel doors and fencing, along walls and in corners and on floors of portable primary enclosures. Large amounts of dried urine, on floors and soaked/dried into towels, in primary enclosures containing dogs. Wardens advised the kennel owner to take the following action: Primary enclosures for dogs shall be sanitized a minimum of once daily, and as often as is necessary to prevent an accumulation of debris or excreta or a disease hazard. A dog may not be placed in a primary enclosure previously occupied unless the enclosure has been sanitized."},{"h":"Debris, rust, rodent droppings","tags":[],"q":"Wardens observed a buildup of debris, dirt, hair, scale, large amounts of rust, dried urine and feces, large amounts of rodent droppings, and general clutter throughout the building and grounds of the kennel. Additionally, the ceiling in the back room was found to be in disrepair from water damage/a leaking roof issue. Wardens advised kennel owner to take the following action: The buildings and grounds of kennels shall be maintained, kept clean and in good repair to protect the animal from injury and to facilitate practices required by this chapter. Kennels shall have an effective program that controls ingress by insects, ectoparasites and avian and mammalian pests. Evidence of insects, ectoparasites and avian and mammalian pests or conditions that would allow or encourage infestation in a kennel is indicative of an ineffective program and unsanitary environmental sanitation in the kennel."},{"h":"10 dogs missing rabies proof","tags":[],"q":"Wardens observed 10 dogs that kennel owner could not provide proof of rabies vaccines for. Wardens advised the kennel owner to take the following action: Every person living in this Commonwealth, owning or keeping a dog or cat over three months of age, shall cause that dog or cat to be vaccinated against rabies. Rabies vaccine shall be administered by a licensed veterinarian or under the supervision of a licensed veterinarian."}]},{"d":"2018-08-01","s":"Pennsylvania","k":"","l":"PA - 16332","t":"Routine inspection","n":15,"b":"15 age not given","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/pa/16332/8-1-2018.pdf","f":[{"h":"Sharp metal and crumbling concrete","tags":[],"q":"Wardens observed sharp pieces of metal and rusted/deteriorated bottom edges of walls inside primary enclosures containing dogs. Portable metal primary enclosures in disrepair with bent/distorted wires leaving large gaps. Cement within primary enclosures housing dogs was falling apart and crumbling which poses a risk of injury housed therein. This was a violation noted in previous inspections, as of the inspection no corrective action has been taken."},{"h":"Rust on primary enclosures","tags":[],"q":"Wardens observed a significant amount of rust on primary enclosures containing dogs, specifically along the fencing, walls, bottoms of partitions between kennels, and on the portable metal enclosures. This was a violation noted in previous inspections, as of the inspection no corrective action has been taken."},{"h":"Feces and debris caked in kennels","tags":[],"q":"Wardens observed significant amounts of scale, debris, hair, and dried excreta in primary enclosures with dogs housed therein, more specifically, caked on the kennel doors and fencing, along the walls, in corners, and the floors of the majority of the kennels housing facility. Additionally, there was a drainage trench running through several primary enclosures containing dogs had an accumulation of debris/feces which was not being sanitized on a daily basis. This was a violation noted in previous inspections, as of the inspection no corrective action has been taken. Wardens advised the kennel owner to take the following actions: Primary enclosures for dogs shall be sanitized a minimum of once daily, and as often as is necessary to prevent and accumulation of debris or excreta or a disease hazard. A dog may not be placed in a primary enclosure previously occupied unless the enclosure has been sanitized."},{"h":"Rodent droppings throughout facility","tags":[],"q":"Wardens observed significant amounts of scale, debris, hair, and dried excreta in primary enclosures and throughout the kennel housing facility. Substantial amounts of rodent droppings were found in the food storage area, laundry area where droppings were mixed in with clean bedding, and throughout the kennel housing facility, in general. Open bags of dog food were found throughout the kennel housing facility which further encourages rodent infestation. The kennel housing facility was cluttered throughout; mops were left sitting in dirty water buckets and one dry mop was found encrusted in dirt and filth. In the back room, the ceiling is in disrepair due to water damage, from a leaking roof. This was a violation noted in previous inspections, as of the inspection no corrective action has been taken. Wardens advised the kennel owner to take the following actions: The buildings and grounds of kennels shall be maintained, kept clean and in good repair to protect the animal from injury and to facilitate practices required by this chapter. Kennels shall have an effective program that controls ingress by insects, ectoparasites and avian and mammalian pests. Evidence of insect, ectoparasites and avian and mammalian pests or conditions that would allow or encourage infestation in a kennel is indicative of an ineffective program and unsanitary environmental sanitation in the kennel."},{"h":"Incomplete records for dogs","tags":[],"q":"Wardens observed incomplete records for dogs brought in and transferred out of the kennel. Wardens advised the kennel owner to take the following action: Complete records shall be kept on dogs within a kennel or being transported in a primary conveyance as prescribed by section 207 of the Act, and the records shall be kept at the kennel location or, when applicable, shall accompany dogs being transported."}]},{"d":"2019-01-17","s":"Pennsylvania","k":"","l":"PA - 16332","t":"Routine inspection","n":6,"b":"6 adults · 0 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/pa/16332/1-17-2019.pdf","f":[{"h":"Broken fencing wires, sharp metal","tags":[],"q":"Wardens observed broken wires on fencing and sharp pieces of metal and bolts on primary enclosures."},{"h":"Ceiling falling into enclosures","tags":[],"q":"The ceiling in the rear kennel is falling down in to primary enclosures."},{"h":"Rusty fencing, chewed wood","tags":[],"q":"Wardens observed rust on fencing and chewed wood on primary enclosures."},{"h":"Holes in kennel floor, drains not working","tags":[],"q":"Wardens observed large holes dug in the floor of kennel and kennel owner stated that the drains are not working in this building."},{"h":"Scale on fencing, dried blood on walls","tags":[],"q":"Wardens observed an excess buildup of scale on fencing and along bottom rails of fencing, dried blood on walls, debris and fur painted over into the fencing of primary enclosures."},{"h":"Vermin feces, opened food containers","tags":[],"q":"Wardens observed an excessive amount of vermin feces in the food storage area, opened food containers in food storage area, a buildup of fur, dirt, dust and debris on fencing of primary enclosures, fur and debris painted over on fencing of primary enclosures, drains non-functional throughout the kennel, ceiling in rear kennel room falling in dropping insulation into primary enclosures, rust on kennel fencing and chewed wood not water resistant, and sharp metal accessible to dogs. Wardens advised the kennel owner to take the following action: The buildings and grounds of kennels shall be maintained, kept clean and in good repair to protect the animal from injury and to facilitate practices required by this chapter. Kennels shall have an effective program that controls ingress by insects, ectoparasites and avian and mammalian pests. Evidence of insects, ectoparasites and avian and mammalian pests or conditions that would allow or encourage infestation in a kennel is indicative of an ineffective program and unsanitary environmental sanitation in the kennel."}]},{"d":"2021-04-29","s":"Pennsylvania","k":"","l":"PA - 16332","t":"Routine inspection","n":0,"b":"0 adults · 0 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/pa/16332/4-29-2021.pdf","f":[]},{"d":"2021-05-26","s":"Pennsylvania","k":"","l":"PA - 16332","t":"Routine inspection","n":10,"b":"5 adults · 5 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/pa/16332/5-26-2021.pdf","f":[]},{"d":"2021-11-17","s":"Pennsylvania","k":"","l":"PA - 16332","t":"Routine inspection","n":14,"b":"12 adults · 2 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/pa/16332/11-17-2021.pdf","f":[]},{"d":"2022-06-28","s":"Pennsylvania","k":"","l":"PA - 16332","t":"Routine inspection","n":22,"b":"21 adults · 1 puppy","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/pa/16332/6-28-2022.pdf","f":[]},{"d":"2022-09-16","s":"Pennsylvania","k":"","l":"PA - 16332","t":"Routine inspection","n":18,"b":"18 adults · 0 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/pa/16332/9-16-2022.pdf","f":[]},{"d":"2023-06-02","s":"Pennsylvania","k":"","l":"PA - 16332","t":"Routine inspection","n":24,"b":"18 adults · 6 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/pa/16332/6-2-2023.pdf","f":[]},{"d":"2023-10-12","s":"Pennsylvania","k":"","l":"PA - 16332","t":"Routine inspection","n":18,"b":"18 adults · 0 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/pa/16332/10-12-2023.pdf","f":[]},{"d":"2024-06-14","s":"Pennsylvania","k":"","l":"PA - 16332","t":"Routine inspection","n":24,"b":"24 adults · 0 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/pa/16332/6-14-2024.pdf","f":[]},{"d":"2024-11-26","s":"Pennsylvania","k":"","l":"PA - 16332","t":"Routine inspection","n":34,"b":"34 adults · 0 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/pa/16332/11-26-2024.pdf","f":[]},{"d":"2025-02-25","s":"Pennsylvania","k":"","l":"PA - 16332","t":"Routine inspection","n":18,"b":"18 adults · 0 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/pa/16332/2-25-2025.pdf","f":[]},{"d":"2025-08-21","s":"Pennsylvania","k":"","l":"PA - 16332","t":"Routine inspection","n":22,"b":"22 adults · 0 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/pa/16332/8-21-2025.pdf","f":[]},{"d":"2026-06-30","s":"Pennsylvania","k":"","l":"PA - 16332","t":"Routine inspection","n":23,"b":"23 adults · 0 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/pa/16332/6-30-2026.pdf","f":[]}]}

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