Freida J Miller – Walhonding, OH

September 11, 2024 — Re-license inspection, USDA 31-A-0876

29 dogs recorded (19 adults · 10 puppies).

• Brokering adult dogs under Class A

  The applicant is conducting activities not authorized by a Class A license. During inspection, the applicant showed inspectors a stack of acquisition and disposition records where she is purchasing adult dogs for another licensed facility. The applicant reports brokering activity started in July 2024 and approximately 27 dogs have been brokered. Dealers which maintain a Class A license may only sell animals born and raised on their property. A Class B license is required for buying and selling adult dogs not born and raised on the property. Licenses are only issued for specific activities. A new license must be obtained prior to a change in business activities, such as brokering. Correct by ensuring a Class B license is obtained prior to conducting brokering activity or restrict business activities to those covered under a Class A license.

• Puppies shipped without health certificates

  The applicant is not getting health certificates for puppies prior to being transported by an intermediate handler. In 2024, the applicant has had eleven shipments with a total of forty-five puppies being delivered by intermediate handlers, for which none of the puppies had an accompanying health certificate. Health certificates are important to ensure that the puppies are free from communicable and/or contagious diseases prior to shipment. Correct by ensuring that any dog or puppy delivered to any intermediate handler for transportation in commerce is accompanied by a health certificate executed and issued by a licensed veterinarian.

• Unsealed wood panels on outdoor runs

  Ten enclosures in the outside portion of the sheltered housing facility each had a wooden panel (approximately 12” x 12”) that is not impervious to moisture. The panels are bolted to the metal sidewalls of the outside runs and are used to prevent the dogs from using the drain gutters to access adjacent enclosures. Unsealed wood is not impervious to moisture. Moisture can cause warping and deterioration of the material, may trap odors, and cannot be appropriately sanitized. Correct by ensuring all walls of the sheltered housing facility are impervious to moisture.

• Female Cavapoo missing distemper/parvo

  A one year old dog is not up to date on the distemper and parvovirus vaccines. Female Cavapoo “Meesha” #5712 has no record of the distemper and parvovirus vaccines. According to the APHIS 7005 Inventory of Dogs on Hand, the applicant obtained this dog on November 8, 2023. The Program of Vet Care prescribes for the distemper and parvovirus vaccines to be given at 7, 11, and 15 weeks of age, and then yearly. Distemper and parvovirus are contagious viruses and may cause stress, discomfort, or other symptoms of illness in affected dogs. Correct by ensuring vaccinations for contagious and/or deadly diseases in dogs, including distemper and parvovirus, are done in accordance with the written Program of Vet Care and manufacturer instructions.

• Molly incomplete medication records

  There was an incomplete medical record for Molly #0611. A medical record from July 2024 lists Molly was to have “ammox” (Amoxicillin) medication after a C-section (Caesarean section) surgery for 10 days. The record shows a list of dates from July 17-July 26. Only July 17-July 20 are marked as being completed. The applicant reports she completed all the doses of ammox but did not record each date of administration. It is important to maintain complete medical records so that adequate veterinary care can be assessed. Correct by ensuring medical records are completely documented, including the names and dates of all treatments administered.

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