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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Elmer J King – King's Thunder Puppies is linked to 18 public inspection reports, carrying 2 inspector findings, from July 2018 to March 2026.
Across 18 inspections between July 2018 and March 2026, inspectors recorded between 7 dogs and 26 dogs at Elmer J King – King's Thunder Puppies. The most recent count was 14 dogs on March 20, 2026.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
July 5, 2018
Pennsylvania 16938
Routine inspection
13 dogs
None
December 17, 2018
Pennsylvania 16938
Routine inspection
21 dogs
None
March 27, 2019
Pennsylvania 16938
Routine inspection
18 dogs
1 finding
August 29, 2019
Pennsylvania 16938
Routine inspection
24 dogs
None
January 14, 2020
Pennsylvania 16938
Routine inspection
19 dogs
None
December 30, 2020
Pennsylvania 16938
Routine inspection
10 dogs
None
April 30, 2021
Pennsylvania 16938
Routine inspection
25 dogs
None
August 30, 2021
Pennsylvania 16938
Routine inspection
26 dogs
None
April 19, 2022
Pennsylvania 16938
Routine inspection
13 dogs
1 finding
April 26, 2022
Pennsylvania 16938
Routine inspection
13 dogs
None
September 26, 2022
Pennsylvania 16938
Routine inspection
26 dogs
None
June 21, 2023
Pennsylvania 16938
Routine inspection
11 dogs
None
August 8, 2023
Pennsylvania 16938
Routine inspection
17 dogs
None
April 30, 2024
Pennsylvania 16938
Routine inspection
15 dogs
None
November 19, 2024
Pennsylvania 16938
Routine inspection
7 dogs
None
April 17, 2025
Pennsylvania 16938
Routine inspection
16 dogs
None
October 27, 2025
Pennsylvania 16938
Routine inspection
20 dogs
None
March 20, 2026
Pennsylvania 16938
Routine inspection
14 dogs
None
What inspectors wrote
March 27, 2019 — Routine inspection, Pennsylvania 16938
18 dogs recorded (8 adults · 10 puppies).
Vet exam ordered for one dog
Veterinary examinations was ordered on 1 dog under section 402(a) based on warden’s observations of the condition of the dogs during the inspection. The kennel is in compliance with section 402(d) because the veterinary examinations were completed within 72 hours.
Has Elmer J King – King's Thunder Puppies been cited by inspectors?
Yes. Inspectors recorded 2 problems across 18 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
How many dogs does Elmer J King – King's Thunder Puppies keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, March 20, 2026, inspectors counted 14 dogs (7 adults · 7 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What licences does Elmer J King – King's Thunder Puppies 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.