Gale Whitaker + Brandon & Christina Hillyard – Whispering Oaks Kennel

A brownish colored Shih-tzu dog, identification number 0A01271978, has watery eyes. The right eye is very crusted and watery around the upper and lower eyelids. The area of the eye appears to be swollen, with the top of the eyelid toward the center of the face appearing to be somewhat be raw. Also, the left eye appears to have a slightly intruding point coming out of the pupil. The licensee had no medical records to show dates the dog was examined by the attending veterinarian and what diagnosis and treatment had been prescribed. Eye discharge can occur due to infection, allergies, injury, irritation or other medical conditions that could be painful. The licensee must have this animal examined by a veterinarian to obtain an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment plan. The outcome of this consultation must be documented and provided to the inspector upon request. The licensee must ensure that all animals receive adequate veterinary care at all times. This dog must be seen by a veterinarian to determine what is the best action to be taken to help improve this dog's eyes. Correct by 06-13-2014..

The Double decker sheltered kennel building has at least three doggy door inserts that are worned and chewed, leaving holes in siding. Missing siding can allow feces to get behind and in-between the wall. These areas cannot be cleaned and properly sanitized efficiently. The licensee must repair these areas to help insure that cleaning and sanitizing can be done properly. This will help in the good health and well-being of dogs. The licensee needs to put into place a good maintenance program that monitors and repairs surfaces when needed. Correct by 06-25-2014..

The water receptacles in the outdoor facility need to be cleaned. The three large water containers that dogs have access too needs to be cleaned more often. The water has a green color, containers have a green slime covering the inside bottoms/sides, and one of the containers has what appears to have moss connected on the bottom floating to the top. The licensee must assure dogs have clean water daily and sanitize the containers at least once every two weeks and more often if needed to prevent an accumulation of debris and other disease hazards. The licensee must put into place a good plan that daily monitors the water receptacles and quality of water given to dogs. Correct by 06-12-2014.

The outdoor housing has weeds grown in the enclosure fencing. The east and south side of the enclosure fencing have weeds and grass that needs to be mowed/controlled to help with pest control. Also, along the east fence a pile of boards and weeds need to be removed to help control the living areas of rodents/snakes. These boards/weeds/tall grasses can allow rodents, pests and other vermin to infiltrate the facility. The licensee must remove these weeds and have a clear break between the tall weeds/building materials and the dogs' enclosure fencing. This will help insure the good health and well-being of the dogs in this sheltered facility. Correct by 06-14-2014.

Suspended wire flooring that is constructed of metal strands, must have strands greater than 1/8 inch(9 gauge), or coated with a material such a plastic or fiberglass. Both sides on the outside runs of the whelping house (north sheltered kennel) the plastic/fiberglass covering is chipping from the metal wire strands. The missing portions or chips of the wire flooring that the dogs are on does not adequately give the dogs a good area for dogs to walk. This could be uncomfortable, lead to sore feet, less exercise, and cause sores. The owner must repair or replace these areas of missing wire coating to help insure the good health and well-being of dogs in these areas. Correct by 08-01-2017.