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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Jacob Bontrager – Homestead Paws is linked to 4 public inspection reports, from September 2023 to May 2026.
Across 4 inspections between September 2023 and May 2026, inspectors recorded between 17 dogs and 41 dogs at Jacob Bontrager – Homestead Paws. The most recent count was 26 dogs on May 20, 2026.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
September 25, 2023
USDA 32-A-1067
Pre-license inspection
17 dogs
None
December 20, 2023
USDA 32-A-1067
Routine inspection
26 dogs
None
September 4, 2024
USDA 32-A-1067
Routine inspection
41 dogs
None
May 20, 2026
USDA 32-A-1067
Re-license inspection
26 dogs
None
Questions people ask about this kennel
Has Jacob Bontrager – Homestead Paws been cited by inspectors?
No. 4 inspections are on file and none of them recorded a problem.
How many dogs does Jacob Bontrager – Homestead Paws keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, May 20, 2026, inspectors counted 26 dogs (14 adults · 12 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What breeds does Jacob Bontrager – Homestead Paws raise?
The records name Great Dane. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.
What licences does Jacob Bontrager – Homestead Paws 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.