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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Emanuel L Stoltzfus – Bird in Hand, PA is linked to 18 public inspection reports, carrying 5 inspector findings, from December 2018 to June 2026.
Across 18 inspections between December 2018 and June 2026, inspectors recorded between 5 dogs and 46 dogs at Emanuel L Stoltzfus – Bird in Hand, PA. The most recent count was 14 dogs on June 10, 2026.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
December 18, 2018
Pennsylvania 16870
Routine inspection
5 dogs
None
March 25, 2019
Pennsylvania 16870
Routine inspection
23 dogs
None
September 23, 2019
Pennsylvania 16870
Routine inspection
19 dogs
None
August 20, 2020
Pennsylvania 16870
Routine inspection
13 dogs
None
December 16, 2020
Pennsylvania 16870
Routine inspection
20 dogs
None
May 20, 2021
Pennsylvania 16870
Routine inspection
15 dogs
None
October 27, 2021
Pennsylvania 16870
Routine inspection
25 dogs
None
May 19, 2022
Pennsylvania 16870
Routine inspection
27 dogs
None
December 5, 2022
Pennsylvania 16870
Routine inspection
46 dogs
None
June 9, 2023
Pennsylvania 16870
Routine inspection
23 dogs
None
October 2, 2023
Pennsylvania 16870
Routine inspection
34 dogs
2 findings
November 27, 2023
Pennsylvania 16870
Routine inspection
31 dogs
None
February 26, 2024
Pennsylvania 16870
Routine inspection
27 dogs
None
July 1, 2024
Pennsylvania 16870
Routine inspection
32 dogs
None
March 7, 2025
Pennsylvania 16870
Routine inspection
18 dogs
3 findings
May 30, 2025
Pennsylvania 16870
Routine inspection
27 dogs
None
November 14, 2025
Pennsylvania 16870
Routine inspection
26 dogs
None
June 10, 2026
Pennsylvania 16870
Routine inspection
14 dogs
None
What inspectors wrote
October 2, 2023 — Routine inspection, Pennsylvania 16870
34 dogs recorded (15 adults · 19 puppies).
Incomplete kennel records
Warden observed incomplete records for dogs being kept in the kennel, not all puppies were on the records, as well as not all transfers were indicated in records.
Adult dogs overdue rabies vaccines
This warden observed all but two adult dogs on premises to be over due about a month on Rabie vaccines.
Has Emanuel L Stoltzfus – Bird in Hand, PA been cited by inspectors?
Yes. Inspectors recorded 5 problems across 18 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
How many dogs does Emanuel L Stoltzfus – Bird in Hand, PA keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, June 10, 2026, inspectors counted 14 dogs (8 adults · 6 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What licences does Emanuel L Stoltzfus – Bird in Hand, PA 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.