James Schmidt – Sligo, PA

Wardens viewed untreated wood in the primary enclosures.

Wardens viewed untreated wood in the outside exercise areas.

Wardens were unable to verify any records as the kennel owner was no keeping them.

Wardens viewed untreated wood inside and outside kennel building.

Wardens did not view both smoke alarms and means of fire suppression in the kennel building

Wardens viewed that the primary enclosures were too small for the dogs housed therein.

Wardens viewed that the kennel owner was not currently using his certified building.

Wardens viewed that it had been more than six months since the last veterinary exam of the dogs housed in the kennel.

The kennel was found in violation of a quarantine order during the inspection.

The kennel owner purchased a dog from outside Pennsylvania without first obtaining a health certificate for the purchased dog.

Wardens viewed that several primary enclosures were not large enough for the dogs housed therein.

Wardens viewed that several exercise areas were not large enough for the dogs housed therein.

While reviewing the kennels data logger, this warden noted periods over the previous seven months where the ambient temperature dropped below 50 degrees Fahrenheit and a few times the kennels ambient temperature exceeded 85 degrees Fahrenheit. .

While reviewing the kennels data logger, this warden noted periods over the previous seven months where the kennels humidity levels were below and above the appropriate range of 30%-70%.

Warden viewed data logger readings with periods where the humidity was frequently above 70%.

Warden viewed data logger readings with periods where the humidity was frequently above 70% since the prior inspection. Based on review of the data logger readings, it appears that the equipment currently used in the kennel is not able to sustain proper temperature, humidity, and heat index levels. Therefore, the department is requiring a recertification of the ventilation system by a professional engineer.