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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Irvin Martin – Sunflower Kennel is linked to 19 public inspection reports, carrying 7 inspector findings, from September 2018 to March 2026.
Across 19 inspections between September 2018 and March 2026, inspectors recorded between 44 dogs and 229 dogs at Irvin Martin – Sunflower Kennel. The most recent count was 108 dogs on March 25, 2026.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
September 19, 2018
Pennsylvania 04113
Routine inspection
44 dogs
None
January 24, 2019
Pennsylvania 04113
Routine inspection
76 dogs
None
August 13, 2019
Pennsylvania 04113
Routine inspection
94 dogs
None
January 28, 2020
Pennsylvania 04113
Routine inspection
138 dogs
None
August 6, 2020
Pennsylvania 04113
Routine inspection
127 dogs
1 finding
January 28, 2021
Pennsylvania 04113
Routine inspection
139 dogs
None
July 20, 2021
Pennsylvania 04113
Routine inspection
128 dogs
None
March 9, 2022
Pennsylvania 04113
Routine inspection
138 dogs
None
July 6, 2022
Pennsylvania 04113
Routine inspection
229 dogs
1 finding
February 22, 2023
Pennsylvania 04113
Routine inspection
189 dogs
None
September 19, 2023
Pennsylvania 04113
Routine inspection
139 dogs
1 finding
January 31, 2024
Pennsylvania 04113
Routine inspection
126 dogs
1 finding
April 17, 2024
Pennsylvania 04113
Routine inspection
110 dogs
None
August 6, 2024
Pennsylvania 04113
Routine inspection
103 dogs
None
March 4, 2025
Pennsylvania 04113
Routine inspection
123 dogs
1 finding
April 8, 2025
Pennsylvania 04113
Routine inspection
131 dogs
None
September 2, 2025
Pennsylvania 04113
Routine inspection
108 dogs
2 findings
November 4, 2025
Pennsylvania 04113
Routine inspection
135 dogs
None
March 25, 2026
Pennsylvania 04113
Routine inspection
108 dogs
None
What inspectors wrote
August 6, 2020 — Routine inspection, Pennsylvania 04113
127 dogs recorded (75 adults · 52 puppies).
Vet exam ordered
The kennel owner complied with the 72 hour vet check ordered during this inspection.
January 31, 2024 — Routine inspection, Pennsylvania 04113
126 dogs recorded (86 adults · 40 puppies).
Dogs not examined every 6 months
Wardens viewed records indicating the kennel owner failed to have all the dogs in the kennel examined by a veterinarian at least once every 6 months as required. The veterinary check was completed prior to this inspection and all dogs appeared to be healthy during this inspection.
September 2, 2025 — Routine inspection, Pennsylvania 04113
108 dogs recorded (70 adults · 38 puppies).
Feces, dirt, cobwebs, flies throughout kennel
Wardens viewed an accumulation of excreta, dirt, cobwebs, and fly's throughout the kennel building.
Vet exam ordered for one dog
A veterinary examination was ordered on a dog under section 402(a) based on warden’s observations of the condition of dogs during inspection. Kennel is in compliance with section 402(d) because veterinary examination was completed within the 72-hour time frame.
Has Irvin Martin – Sunflower Kennel been cited by inspectors?
Yes. Inspectors recorded 7 problems across 19 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
How many dogs does Irvin Martin – Sunflower Kennel keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, March 25, 2026, inspectors counted 108 dogs (81 adults · 27 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What licences does Irvin Martin – Sunflower Kennel 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.