Gene Hoogendoorn – Puppy Place

Inside the "Gestating Building", the first enclosures on each side of the walkway have a section of wood flooring against the wall. There are six dogs housed in these two enclosures. The dogs in these enclosures have chewed and scratched on the wood. In one enclosure this damage by the dogs has exposed the heads and bodies of the nails. This damaged wood is not readily cleaned and sanitized. Along the outside of the "Gestating Building" there is a wood board attaching the top of the outdoor fencing of the enclosures to the wall of the building. In two of these enclosures, containing at least six dogs, the wood has been chewed and shredded by the dogs. This wood board that has been chewed and damaged by the dogs cannot be readily cleaned and sanitized. All surfaces must be maintained on a regular basis. All the damaged wood and other surfaces that cannot be readily cleaned and sanitized must be replaced or repaired when worn. The licensee must also establish a maintenance plan to ensure that all wood and other surfaces remain in good repair and are readily cleaned and sanitized. Correction date: July 14, 2015

In the "Gestating Building", the enclosure fronts and sides are made of vinyl plastic. In all twelve enclosures, housing at least thirty dogs, the vinyl plastic fronts and sides have a buildup of dirt and grime on them. In three enclosures, housing at least eleven dogs, the access doors are made of vinyl plastic and have a buildup of dirt and grime on them. A buildup of dirt and grime can increase the risk of disease hazards towards the dogs. The licensee must ensure that all used primary enclosures are sanitized at least once every two weeks, and more often if necessary to prevent the accumulation of dirt, grime, food waste, excreta and any other disease hazards. Correction date: July 14, 2015

In the "Grower Building" the interior walls and the dividing walls of the enclosures are covered in small insects that the licensee referred to as "pit flies". The licensee said that the insects had just shown up in the last few days. There are six adult dogs and twenty-three puppies housed in this building. Infestation of insects could be a health hazard to the dogs and contaminate their food and water. The licensee must establish and maintain an effective program for insect and pest control so as to promote the health and well-being of the dogs and to reduce the risk of contamination by pests in animal areas. Correction date: July 10, 2015

"Maisey", a five year old tan and white, ShihTzu, female, (ID # 004357808) had an excessive buildup of a greenish brown to brown tarter on the upper front, cheek and canine teeth (the large carnassial tooth) extending up to the gum line. The tarter covered over half of the canine and front teeth. The upper back cheek teeth could not be visualized and had a buildup of tarter. The gums were swollen and dark pink to light purple. This dog also had a mild watery discharge from both eyes and the hair around the mouth was mildly wet.

* "Cookie", a five year old chocolate and white, Cocker Spaniel, female, (ID # 025798513) had an excessive buildup of a brown tarter on the upper front, cheek and canine teeth (the large carnassial tooth) extending up to the gum line. The tarter covered over half of the canine and front teeth. The upper back cheek teeth could not be visualized and had a buildup of tarter.

*An adult, fawn colored, five year old male Pug, (ID# 841008009), has a thick build-up of grayish-brown tartar covering the upper-half of most of its teeth. The gums are reddened and moderately swollen. There is a pronounced area of gum recession directly above the upper right canine tooth. There is also a creamy gray discharge present along the upper gum line.

*A cream colored, adult, male Poodle (ID#604520312), has an abnormal build-up of dark brownish tartar covering the upper-half of most of its teeth. The gums are also reddened and swollen. The upper front teeth also have a creamy gray discharge along the gum line.