Shiloh, OH
According to public sources, Harvey Burkholder – H & A Kennels raises the following breed(s): Maltese.
Compiled from publicly available sources, which may include breeders' public listings, inspection reports, pet store records, and Certificates of Veterinary Inspections (CVIs). While we strive for accuracy, this information may not be accurate, current, or complete.
USDA inspectors visit licensed dog breeders to check that their facilities meet federal Animal Welfare Act standards — housing, food and water, veterinary care, sanitation, and how the dogs are handled. Each visit produces a public report through the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). For citations, we've included the first sentence of the report. Click the PDF to read the entire inspection.
“The waterline piping has a heavy accumulation of dark brown to black buildup. The wire mesh flooring and the wood framing under all enclosures have an excessive build up of hair, excretaAnimal waste — urine and feces. and other organic material. The top wire mesh of all the enclosures have an excessive accumulation of dust, dirt and cobwebs.”
“The areas underneath the dog's primary enclosures are not being cleaned as often as necessary to prevent accumulation of dirt, dust and feces. ... Approximately half of the adult dog primary enclosures ... have cobwebs hanging underneath them. Most of the pans under the primary enclosures in the whelpingGiving birth to puppies. area have more than 1 days accumulation of feces, where some of the feces is becoming moldy.”
“The current license authorizes a maximum of 50 total animals.”
Counts include adults and puppies. The dog-count color shows kennel size: green for smaller kennels, yellow for mid-size, and red for the largest (150 or more dogs). In the findings column, a red finding marks a critical citation.
The Humane Society’s “Horrible Hundred” is an annual report that highlights dog breeders across the United States with repeated or serious animal-welfare concerns. Below is a summary of the concerns noted in the report(s):
2013: Sale of underage puppies; Severe dental disease; Filthy conditions
2014: No new violations
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Concerned about an animal's welfare? You can file a complaint with the Companion Animal Protection Society (CAPS), an independent nonprofit that investigates conditions at breeders and pet shops. File a complaint with CAPS.
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