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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Eli D Zook – Walnut Ridge Kennel is linked to 6 public inspection reports, from February 2023 to March 2026.
Across 5 inspections between February 2023 and March 2026, inspectors recorded between 23 dogs and 64 dogs at Eli D Zook – Walnut Ridge Kennel. The most recent count was 64 dogs on March 9, 2026.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
February 9, 2023
USDA 43-A-6786
Pre-license inspection
23 dogs
None
July 7, 2023
USDA 43-A-6786
Attempted inspection
No access
None
August 21, 2023
USDA 43-A-6786
Routine inspection
32 dogs
None
October 22, 2024
USDA 43-A-6786
Routine inspection
39 dogs
None
September 24, 2025
USDA 43-A-6786
Routine inspection
58 dogs
None
March 9, 2026
USDA 43-A-6786
Re-license inspection
64 dogs
None
Questions people ask about this kennel
Has Eli D Zook – Walnut Ridge Kennel been cited by inspectors?
No. 6 inspections are on file and none of them recorded a problem.
How many dogs does Eli D Zook – Walnut Ridge Kennel keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, March 9, 2026, inspectors counted 64 dogs (39 adults · 25 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What breeds does Eli D Zook – Walnut Ridge Kennel raise?
The records name Poodle, Shih Tzu. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.
What licences does Eli D Zook – Walnut Ridge 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.