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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Ellen Collins – Puppy Love 4 U is linked to 11 public inspection reports, carrying 2 inspector findings, from October 2019 to July 2026.
Across 10 inspections between October 2019 and July 2026, inspectors recorded between 23 dogs and 99 dogs at Ellen Collins – Puppy Love 4 U. The most recent count was 92 dogs on July 14, 2026.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
October 3, 2019
USDA 43-A-6461
Pre-license inspection #1
23 dogs
None
March 24, 2020
USDA 43-A-6461
Routine inspection
52 dogs
None
April 21, 2021
USDA 43-A-6461
Attempted inspection
No access
None
May 5, 2021
USDA 43-A-6461
Routine inspection
78 dogs
None
August 18, 2021
USDA 43-A-6461
Re-license inspection
99 dogs
2 findings
August 20, 2021
USDA 43-A-6461
Re-license inspection
99 dogs
None
May 19, 2022
USDA 43-A-6461
Routine inspection
63 dogs
None
August 11, 2023
USDA 43-A-6461
Routine inspection
85 dogs
None
September 30, 2024
USDA 43-A-6461
Re-license inspection
60 dogs
None
January 21, 2025
USDA 43-A-6461
Routine inspection
44 dogs
None
July 14, 2026
USDA 43-A-6461
Routine inspection
92 dogs
None
What inspectors wrote
August 18, 2021 — Re-license inspection, USDA 43-A-6461
99 dogs recorded (47 adults · 52 puppies).
Wind/rain breaks dirty, grimy
Several of the wind/rain breaks on the shelters in the outdoor housing facility had dirt and grime on them. Dirt and grime can harbor organisms that cause disease in dogs. The licensee must ensure that surfaces with which the dogs come in contact are cleaned and sanitized when necessary to satisfy generally accepted husbandry standards and practices. To be corrected by August 31, 2021.
Plastic feeding receptacle chewed, grimy
A plastic feeding receptacle had chewed edges that contained dirt and grime. Dirt and grime can harbor organisms that cause disease in dogs. The licensee must ensure that feeding receptacles are maintained so that they can be properly cleaned and sanitized. To be corrected by August 31, 2021.
Has Ellen Collins – Puppy Love 4 U been cited by inspectors?
Yes. Inspectors recorded 2 problems across 11 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
How many dogs does Ellen Collins – Puppy Love 4 U keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, July 14, 2026, inspectors counted 92 dogs (60 adults · 32 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What breeds does Ellen Collins – Puppy Love 4 U raise?
The records name Boston Terrier, Chihuahua, Pug. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.
What licences does Ellen Collins – Puppy Love 4 U 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.