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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Dennis J Hilty – Spencerville, IN is linked to 4 public inspection reports, from June 2021 to September 2025.
Across 4 inspections between June 2021 and September 2025, inspectors recorded between 14 dogs and 38 dogs at Dennis J Hilty – Spencerville, IN. The most recent count was 38 dogs on September 25, 2025.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
June 14, 2021
USDA 32-A-0871
Pre-license inspection
14 dogs
None
July 27, 2023
USDA 32-A-0871
Routine inspection
36 dogs
None
May 28, 2024
USDA 32-A-0871
Re-license inspection
30 dogs
None
September 25, 2025
USDA 32-A-0871
Routine inspection
38 dogs
None
Questions people ask about this kennel
Has Dennis J Hilty – Spencerville, IN been cited by inspectors?
No. 4 inspections are on file and none of them recorded a problem.
How many dogs does Dennis J Hilty – Spencerville, IN keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, September 25, 2025, inspectors counted 38 dogs (25 adults · 13 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What breeds does Dennis J Hilty – Spencerville, IN raise?
The records name Dachshund, Shih Tzu. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.
What licences does Dennis J Hilty – Spencerville, IN 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.