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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
James, John & Mary Jane Knepp – Loogootee, IN is linked to 13 public inspection reports, carrying 2 inspector findings, from December 2014 to August 2026.
Across 13 inspections between December 2014 and August 2026, inspectors recorded between 1 dog and 90 dogs at James, John & Mary Jane Knepp – Loogootee, IN. The most recent count was 26 dogs on August 20, 2026.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
December 2, 2014
USDA 32-A-0442
Routine inspection
44 dogs
None
May 26, 2016
USDA 32-A-0442
Routine inspection
56 dogs
2 findings
June 13, 2016
USDA 32-A-0442
Focused inspection
1 dog
None
May 2, 2017
USDA 32-A-0442
Routine inspection
63 dogs
None
August 7, 2018
USDA 32-A-0442
Routine inspection
75 dogs
None
July 9, 2019
USDA 32-A-0442
Routine inspection
90 dogs
None
November 30, 2021
USDA 32-A-0442
Routine inspection
48 dogs
None
February 10, 2022
USDA 32-A-0442
Re-license inspection
46 dogs
None
February 23, 2023
USDA 32-A-0442
Inspection
51 dogs
None
August 14, 2024
USDA 32-A-0442
Routine inspection
33 dogs
None
March 18, 2025
USDA 32-A-0442
Re-license inspection
38 dogs
None
July 28, 2025
USDA 32-A-0442
Routine inspection
31 dogs
None
August 20, 2026
USDA 32-A-0442
Routine inspection
26 dogs
None
What inspectors wrote
May 26, 2016 — Routine inspection, USDA 32-A-0442
56 dogs recorded (47 adults · 9 puppies).
Female Shih Tzu with green right-eye discharge
There is a female Shihtzu (#169) white in color that has a large amount of drainage coming from both eyes, with some brown crusty material in around the rims and in the corners of the eyes. The right eye has some green discharge in it, and the left eye had a small fleshy lump in the center of the eye. There has not been any treatment provided or veterinarian consulted at the time of the inspection. Untreated eye conditions can be painful and cause stress to the animal. Eye injuries can become chronic if not caught early and treated properly. The veterinarian must be contacted for proper diagnosis and treatment of the eyes. To be corrected by: May 27, 2016
Female Shih Tzu raw skin under eyes
A female Shihtzu (#169) white had a excessive discharge coming from both eyes, with green mucus in the right eye and a fleshy lump in the center of the left eye. The skin under the fur at the corners of both eyes was red and raw due to the wet fur and amount of time it has been left un-noticed. The eye condition had not been observed until the time of the inspection, so no treatment had been given. Daily observation of all animals is important in order to catch any health issue immediately in order to prevent a treatable condition from becoming chronic and painful. There must be an increase in daily observation of all regulated animals to make sure there are no health issues that go un-noticed so that treatment can begin immediately when needed. To be corrected by: May 26, 2016
Has James, John & Mary Jane Knepp – Loogootee, IN been cited by inspectors?
Yes. Inspectors recorded 2 problems across 13 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
How many dogs does James, John & Mary Jane Knepp – Loogootee, IN keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, August 20, 2026, inspectors counted 26 dogs (21 adults · 5 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What breeds does James, John & Mary Jane Knepp – Loogootee, IN raise?
The records name Pomeranian, Shih Tzu. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.
What licences does James, John & Mary Jane Knepp – Loogootee, IN 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.