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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Friends For Life Pets – Clare, MI is linked to 4 public inspection reports, from October 2023 to August 2026.
Across 4 inspections between October 2023 and August 2026, inspectors recorded between 11 dogs and 24 dogs at Friends For Life Pets – Clare, MI. The most recent count was 21 dogs on August 18, 2026.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
October 17, 2023
USDA 34-A-0249
Pre-license inspection
11 dogs
None
March 18, 2024
USDA 34-A-0249
Routine inspection
11 dogs
None
February 4, 2025
USDA 34-A-0249
Routine inspection
24 dogs
None
August 18, 2026
USDA 34-A-0249
Re-license inspection
21 dogs
None
Questions people ask about this kennel
Has Friends For Life Pets – Clare, MI been cited by inspectors?
No. 4 inspections are on file and none of them recorded a problem.
How many dogs does Friends For Life Pets – Clare, MI keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, August 18, 2026, inspectors counted 21 dogs (13 adults · 8 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What breeds does Friends For Life Pets – Clare, MI raise?
The records name Mini Aussiedoodle, Mini Australian Shepherd, Shih Tzu. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.
What licences does Friends For Life Pets – Clare, MI 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.