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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Jay P Shirk – Darling Puppies is linked to 18 public inspection reports, from October 2018 to February 2026.
Across 18 inspections between October 2018 and February 2026, inspectors recorded between 28 dogs and 87 dogs at Jay P Shirk – Darling Puppies. The most recent count was 33 dogs on February 5, 2026.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
October 23, 2018
Pennsylvania 02309
Routine inspection
68 dogs
None
February 22, 2019
Pennsylvania 02309
Routine inspection
58 dogs
None
October 1, 2019
Pennsylvania 02309
Routine inspection
77 dogs
None
July 9, 2020
Pennsylvania 02309
Routine inspection
63 dogs
None
October 23, 2020
Pennsylvania 02309
Routine inspection
63 dogs
None
April 14, 2021
Pennsylvania 02309
Routine inspection
75 dogs
None
June 9, 2021
Pennsylvania 02309
Routine inspection
87 dogs
None
August 10, 2021
Pennsylvania 02309
Routine inspection
77 dogs
None
November 9, 2021
Pennsylvania 02309
Routine inspection
53 dogs
None
May 5, 2022
Pennsylvania 02309
Routine inspection
65 dogs
None
November 7, 2022
Pennsylvania 02309
Routine inspection
67 dogs
None
May 17, 2023
Pennsylvania 02309
Routine inspection
52 dogs
None
October 11, 2023
Pennsylvania 02309
Routine inspection
42 dogs
None
January 31, 2024
Pennsylvania 02309
Routine inspection
37 dogs
None
July 19, 2024
Pennsylvania 02309
Routine inspection
28 dogs
None
February 7, 2025
Pennsylvania 02309
Routine inspection
31 dogs
None
July 11, 2025
Pennsylvania 02309
Routine inspection
30 dogs
None
February 5, 2026
Pennsylvania 02309
Routine inspection
33 dogs
None
Questions people ask about this kennel
Has Jay P Shirk – Darling Puppies been cited by inspectors?
No. 18 inspections are on file and none of them recorded a problem.
How many dogs does Jay P Shirk – Darling Puppies keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, February 5, 2026, inspectors counted 33 dogs (26 adults · 7 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What licences does Jay P Shirk – Darling Puppies 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.