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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Gerald Wagenbach – Sandy Ridge is linked to 11 public inspection reports, carrying 3 inspector findings, from June 2019 to November 2025.
Across 9 inspections between June 2019 and November 2025, inspectors recorded between 0 dogs and 49 dogs at Gerald Wagenbach – Sandy Ridge. The most recent count was 38 dogs on November 14, 2025.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
June 11, 2019
Iowa 11442
Routine inspection
49 dogs
None
September 13, 2019
Iowa 11442
Routine inspection
0 dogs
None
October 6, 2020
Iowa 11442
Routine inspection
26 dogs
None
November 17, 2022
Iowa 11442
Routine inspection
40 dogs
2 findings
September 20, 2023
Iowa 11442
Attempted inspection
Not recorded
None
September 20, 2023
Iowa 11442
Routine inspection
0 dogs
None
September 29, 2023
Iowa 11442
Routine inspection
49 dogs
None
September 11, 2024
Iowa 11442
Attempted inspection
Not recorded
None
October 11, 2024
Iowa 11442
Routine inspection
42 dogs
1 finding
October 21, 2024
Iowa 11442
Routine inspection
0 dogs
None
November 14, 2025
Iowa 11442
Routine inspection
38 dogs
None
What inspectors wrote
November 17, 2022 — Routine inspection, Iowa 11442
40 dogs recorded (26 adults · 14 puppies).
Kennels with excessive rust
There are several kennels that have excessive rust.
Last vet inspection was completed 9/29/23. A new inspection is scheduled. Please send the updated vet inspection to morgan.dumont@iowaagriculture.gov by 10/25/24.
Has Gerald Wagenbach – Sandy Ridge been cited by inspectors?
Yes. Inspectors recorded 3 problems across 11 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
How many dogs does Gerald Wagenbach – Sandy Ridge keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, November 14, 2025, inspectors counted 38 dogs (18 adults · 20 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What licences does Gerald Wagenbach – Sandy Ridge 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.