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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Elson Bontrager – Golden Paw Pets is linked to 6 public inspection reports, from July 2021 to August 2026.
Across 6 inspections between July 2021 and August 2026, inspectors recorded between 20 dogs and 67 dogs at Elson Bontrager – Golden Paw Pets. The most recent count was 30 dogs on August 6, 2026.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
July 29, 2021
USDA 32-A-0842
Re-license inspection
32 dogs
None
March 8, 2022
USDA 32-A-0842
Routine inspection
20 dogs
None
November 2, 2023
USDA 32-A-0842
Routine inspection
67 dogs
None
August 6, 2024
USDA 32-A-0842
Re-license inspection
54 dogs
None
August 13, 2024
USDA 32-A-0842
Routine inspection
54 dogs
None
August 6, 2026
USDA 32-A-0842
Routine inspection
30 dogs
None
Questions people ask about this kennel
Has Elson Bontrager – Golden Paw Pets been cited by inspectors?
No. 6 inspections are on file and none of them recorded a problem.
How many dogs does Elson Bontrager – Golden Paw Pets keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, August 6, 2026, inspectors counted 30 dogs (15 adults · 15 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What breeds does Elson Bontrager – Golden Paw Pets raise?
The records name English Bulldog. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.
What licences does Elson Bontrager – Golden Paw Pets 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.