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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Janice Zimmerman – Serenity Ridge Kennel is linked to 16 public inspection reports, from November 2018 to May 2026.
Across 16 inspections between November 2018 and May 2026, inspectors recorded between 15 dogs and 36 dogs at Janice Zimmerman – Serenity Ridge Kennel. The most recent count was 17 dogs on May 11, 2026.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
November 9, 2018
Pennsylvania 16130
Routine inspection
21 dogs
None
April 12, 2019
Pennsylvania 16130
Routine inspection
24 dogs
None
September 24, 2019
Pennsylvania 16130
Routine inspection
31 dogs
None
July 16, 2020
Pennsylvania 16130
Routine inspection
35 dogs
None
October 23, 2020
Pennsylvania 16130
Routine inspection
29 dogs
None
May 4, 2021
Pennsylvania 16130
Routine inspection
36 dogs
None
January 6, 2022
Pennsylvania 16130
Routine inspection
19 dogs
None
April 21, 2022
Pennsylvania 16130
Routine inspection
34 dogs
None
September 7, 2022
Pennsylvania 16130
Routine inspection
18 dogs
None
June 7, 2023
Pennsylvania 16130
Routine inspection
20 dogs
None
November 29, 2023
Pennsylvania 16130
Routine inspection
27 dogs
None
May 8, 2024
Pennsylvania 16130
Routine inspection
23 dogs
None
October 16, 2024
Pennsylvania 16130
Routine inspection
21 dogs
None
May 16, 2025
Pennsylvania 16130
Routine inspection
25 dogs
None
December 1, 2025
Pennsylvania 16130
Routine inspection
15 dogs
None
May 11, 2026
Pennsylvania 16130
Routine inspection
17 dogs
None
Questions people ask about this kennel
Has Janice Zimmerman – Serenity Ridge Kennel been cited by inspectors?
No. 16 inspections are on file and none of them recorded a problem.
How many dogs does Janice Zimmerman – Serenity Ridge Kennel keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, May 11, 2026, inspectors counted 17 dogs (10 adults · 7 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What licences does Janice Zimmerman – Serenity Ridge 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.