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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Gerald & Dorothy Nolt – Thorp, WI is linked to 12 public inspection reports, carrying 5 inspector findings, from April 2015 to May 2025.
Across 12 inspections between April 2015 and May 2025, inspectors recorded between 0 dogs and 196 dogs at Gerald & Dorothy Nolt – Thorp, WI. The most recent count was 196 dogs on May 7, 2025.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
April 8, 2015
USDA 35-A-0369
Pre-license inspection #2
72 dogs
None
November 9, 2015
USDA 35-A-0369
Routine inspection
104 dogs
4 findings
January 13, 2016
USDA 35-A-0369
Focused inspection
99 dogs
None
January 11, 2017
USDA 35-A-0369
Routine inspection
116 dogs
None
December 12, 2017
USDA 35-A-0369
Routine inspection
152 dogs
None
March 12, 2019
USDA 35-A-0369
Routine inspection
160 dogs
None
March 4, 2020
USDA 35-A-0369
Routine inspection
129 dogs
None
January 10, 2022
USDA 35-A-0369
Focused inspection
0 dogs
None
March 1, 2022
USDA 35-A-0369
Re-license inspection
132 dogs
None
May 21, 2024
USDA 35-A-0369
Routine inspection
159 dogs
None
April 8, 2025
USDA 35-A-0369
Re-license inspection
183 dogs
None
May 7, 2025
USDA 35-A-0369
Routine inspection
196 dogs
1 finding
What inspectors wrote
November 9, 2015 — Routine inspection, USDA 35-A-0369
104 dogs recorded (62 adults · 42 puppies).
Shiba Inu limping, swollen leg
A Shiba Inu (microchip #018-619-858) was noted to be limping on its left front leg during inspection. The leg was noticeably swollen. On the inner upper part of the dog's arm, there was a small amount of hair loss with what appeared to be a scab or dried up blood. The licensee had not noticed the dog was limping prior to inspection.
Poodle scab with hair loss
Another dog, a Poodle (microchip #018-637-584), had a scab with hair loss on its left side.
Two Shiba Inus growling, snapping
During the inspection two Shiba Inu's were growling at each other, showing teeth at one another, barking in each other's faces, and snapping their jaws at each other. The dogs' microchip ID numbers were 018-619-858 and 018-772-587.
Female Poodle died in fight
Also, while reviewing paperwork from the inspection, it was noted that a Female Poodle (microchip ID #004-513-793) had died in a fight. The dog was born on 6-9-15. The date of death was not noted, but the licensee stated the dog was approximately four months of age when she died.
Five golden doodle puppies were in an enclosure that measured 44.5'' X 40.5" for a total of 1,802.25 square inches of space. The puppies measured 16'', 17.5'', 18'', 19'', and 19.5'' respectively. The five puppies together required 2,887.5 square inches of space. Their enclosure was short by 1,802.25 square inches of space. Cage space requirements ensure that the dogs have enough room to move about freely within their enclosures. It minimizes the dogs from stepping or sitting in their feces or urine and also minimizes the spread of disease. The licensee must ensure that all enclosures containing dogs and puppies have enough floor space to meet the minimum floor space requirements for the number of and the size of the dogs in that enclosure. Correct starting on 5/7/25.
Has Gerald & Dorothy Nolt – Thorp, WI been cited by inspectors?
Yes. Inspectors recorded 5 problems across 12 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
How many dogs does Gerald & Dorothy Nolt – Thorp, WI keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, May 7, 2025, inspectors counted 196 dogs (105 adults · 91 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What breeds does Gerald & Dorothy Nolt – Thorp, WI raise?
The records name Doodle, Golden Retriever, Goldendoodle, Poodle, Shiba Inu. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.
What licences does Gerald & Dorothy Nolt – Thorp, WI 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.