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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Gary V & Elaine V Weerd – Vande Weerd Kennels is linked to 12 public inspection reports, from December 2014 to June 2025.
Across 11 inspections between December 2014 and June 2025, inspectors recorded between 3 dogs and 61 dogs at Gary V & Elaine V Weerd – Vande Weerd Kennels. The most recent count was 3 dogs on June 26, 2025.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
December 18, 2014
USDA 42-A-1394
Routine inspection
34 dogs
None
December 23, 2015
USDA 42-A-1394
Routine inspection
28 dogs
None
January 26, 2017
USDA 42-A-1394
Attempted inspection
No access
None
March 1, 2017
USDA 42-A-1394
Routine inspection
36 dogs
None
December 6, 2017
USDA 42-A-1394
Routine inspection
45 dogs
None
December 17, 2018
USDA 42-A-1394
Routine inspection
61 dogs
None
January 29, 2020
USDA 42-A-1394
Routine inspection
53 dogs
None
August 13, 2021
USDA 42-A-1394
Re-license inspection
44 dogs
None
April 20, 2022
USDA 42-A-1394
Routine inspection
44 dogs
None
May 18, 2023
USDA 42-A-1394
Routine inspection
34 dogs
None
January 2, 2025
USDA 42-A-1394
Re-license inspection
16 dogs
None
June 26, 2025
USDA 42-A-1394
Routine inspection
3 dogs
None
Questions people ask about this kennel
Has Gary V & Elaine V Weerd – Vande Weerd Kennels been cited by inspectors?
No. 12 inspections are on file and none of them recorded a problem.
How many dogs does Gary V & Elaine V Weerd – Vande Weerd Kennels keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, June 26, 2025, inspectors counted 3 dogs (1 adult · 2 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What licences does Gary V & Elaine V Weerd – Vande Weerd Kennels 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.