Francis Wagler – Loogootee, IN

July 29, 2014 — Routine inspection, USDA 32-A-0418

34 dogs recorded (16 adults · 18 puppies).

• Acquisition and puppy records missing

  Currently the Acquisition records are missing the ID numbers of the regulated animals, and the addition of one huskie male that was acquired within the past month. At this time there are no 'puppy records' being kept by the facility that account for what puppies are born on the premises and by which female. It is important to keep complete records of all regulated animals and of those sold or euthanized for proper management, care and traceability. The licensee must update the 7005 Acquisition form with all ID numbers for all dogs at the facility and add any additional dogs as soon as they bring them into their facility. Accurate and up to date puppy records must be kept for all puppies born at the facility. To be corrected by: August 4, 2014

• Exposed broken wire ends

  There are four windows in the facility that have a wire mesh covering that the dogs have chewed on exposing some of the pointed ends of the wires. There is a center divider in a puppy holding area that has a few wires that have been broken that are pointing into the enclosure that the puppies could easily come in contact with. Exposed broken wires can be a source of injury by the animals if they were to bite down on top of the jagged/pointed ends, or if they were to poke their eyes or any body part into the pointed wires. These injuries could be painful or become serious if they became infected or injured an area like the eye or mouth lining. The licensee must keep all surfaces and structures in the primary enclosures free of jagged edges or exposed pointed wire material. To be corrected by: This issue was corrected by the end of the inspection.

• Large clutter pile near runs

  There was a large amount of clutter located on the South side of the facility within 15 feet of the runs of the primary enclosure and directly behind a single enclosure housing one dog. The clutter consisted of scrap material of metal, wood and cement and other various objects that were in a large pile up to 3 ft high in some areas. The accumulation of clutter and debris near a kennel facility can be a breeding and living area for rodents and other pests and vermin that can easily come in contact with the regulated animals and be a source of injury or disease. The accumulation of debris could also be a source of injury if the animals came into contact with the area. The licensee must clean up the materials and keep the area surrounding the facility free of clutter and debris. To be corrected by: August 15, 2014

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