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One section the metal has seperated due to the excessvie rust. This excessive rust limits your ability to clean and sanitize properly. Compromises the integrity of the pen and allow the animals to escape or injure themselves. Need to repair or replace the rusted surfaces to promote proper cleaning and sinitization. Properly maintain the pens to keep animals from escaping and prevent them from injuring themselves. To be corrected by 04-30-2014"}]},{"d":"2014-10-28","s":"USDA","l":"43-A-5561","t":"Routine inspection","n":114,"b":"71 adults · 43 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/43-A-5561/10-28-2014.pdf","f":[]},{"d":"2015-05-26","s":"USDA","l":"43-A-5561","t":"Routine inspection","n":131,"b":"96 adults · 35 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/43-A-5561/5-26-2015.pdf","f":[{"h":"Metal door frames rusted through","tags":[],"q":"Sec. 3.1 Housing facilities, general. (c) Surfaces--(1) General requirements (i) \\*\\*\\*\\* The metal door frames used on the outside portion of the pens have excessive rust located at the bottom of the door frames. The rust has eaten through the metal in several areas. The metal in has become swollen and the layers of metal are separating and flaking. The integrity of the pen is compromised when sections of metal are missing. The excessive rust on surfaces hinder your ability to clean and sanitize the pens properly. The licensee must remove the rust by either repairing or replacing the surfaces affected. To be corrected by: 06-30-2015"},{"h":"Sharp edges at shed opening","tags":[],"q":"Sec. 3.6 Primary enclosures. (a)(2)(i) \\*\\*\\*\\* The Metal shed that has three pens attached to it as a opening cut in to the metal about three inches above the ground that has sharp edges to them. The sharp edges can injure the dogs as they pass through the opening. The licensee needs to maintain the enclosures to remove all sharp edges and protect the dogs from injuring themselves. To be corrected by: 06-15-2015"},{"h":"Cracked concrete trapping feces and wastewater","tags":[],"q":"Sec. 3.6 Primary enclosures. (a)(2)(x) \\*\\*\\*\\* The concrete in one pen is cracked and has shifted upward about a inch and enough seperation between the two portions that allows fecal matter and waste water to fall in the crack and can not be removed. Need to repair or replace the concrete to protect the dogs from injuring themselves from uneven surfaces and allow proper cleaning and sanitization of the pens. To be corrected by: 06-30-2015"},{"h":"Overgrown grass in pen and fence","tags":[],"q":"Sec. 3.11 Cleaning, sanitization, housekeeping, and pest control. (c) Housekeeping for premises. \\*\\*\\*\\* The grass in the exercise pen is approximately 4-10 inches in height. \\*\\*\\*\\* The grass along the fence line is approximately 12 - 16 inches in height. The grass being over grown in these areas allow for pest to get close to the dogs and certain weeds can be harmful to the dogs. The licensee needs to maintain the grass to a height that promotes proper animal husbandry practices. To be corrected by: 06-05-2015"}]},{"d":"2016-02-22","s":"USDA","l":"43-A-5561","t":"Routine inspection","n":131,"b":"84 adults · 47 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/43-A-5561/2-22-2016.pdf","f":[]},{"d":"2016-12-13","s":"USDA","l":"43-A-5561","t":"Routine inspection","n":108,"b":"60 adults · 48 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/43-A-5561/12-13-2016.pdf","f":[]},{"d":"2017-05-23","s":"USDA","l":"43-A-5561","t":"Routine inspection","n":84,"b":"51 adults · 33 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/43-A-5561/5-23-2017.pdf","f":[{"h":"Nine enclosure gates with rust","tags":[],"q":"Sec. 3.1 Housing facilities, general. (c) Surfaces--(1) General requirements. (i) \\*\\*\\*\\*\\* There are nine enclosures with gates on the adult building that has excessive rust on them. This rust inhibits the ability to clean and sanitize properly and impacts the structural integrity of the gates. All surfaces must be maintained to prevent rust from impacting the structural integrity of the enclosures. To be corrected by 06-23-2017"},{"h":"Shiba Inu pens with sharp points","tags":[],"q":"Sec. 3.6 Primary enclosures. (a) General requirements. (2)(i) \\*\\*\\*\\* The outside pens with the 5 Shiba Inu Have sharp points or edges on the 2 by 4 horse panels used for the enclosures. These sharp points allow the dogs to injure themselves. All surfaces that the dogs have contact with must be maintained to ensure that no sharp points or edges are present in the enclosures and to protect the dogs. To be corrected by 06-10-2017"},{"h":"Adult building missing shade roof","tags":[],"q":"Sec. 3.6 Primary enclosures. (a) General requirements. (2) (vii) \\*\\*\\*\\* The adult building is missing the shade roof on the south side that was damaged and removed in the severe storm six months ago. The lack of shade means the dogs do not have protection from the rain, snow or sun while outside. Sufficient shade must be provided to all dogs in each enclosures to protect them from the rain, snow and sun while outside. To be corrected by 06-23-2017"}]},{"d":"2017-11-15","s":"USDA","l":"43-A-5561","t":"Routine inspection","n":96,"b":"45 adults · 51 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/43-A-5561/11-15-2017.pdf","f":[]},{"d":"2018-05-01","s":"USDA","l":"43-A-5561","t":"Routine inspection","n":58,"b":"41 adults · 17 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/43-A-5561/5-1-2018.pdf","f":[]},{"d":"2019-06-05","s":"USDA","l":"43-A-5561","t":"Routine inspection","n":80,"b":"41 adults · 39 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/43-A-5561/6-5-2019.pdf","f":[]},{"d":"2021-03-01","s":"USDA","l":"43-A-5561","t":"Routine inspection","n":85,"b":"63 adults · 22 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/43-A-5561/3-1-2021.pdf","f":[]},{"d":"2022-04-15","s":"USDA","l":"43-A-5561","t":"Routine inspection","n":83,"b":"43 adults · 40 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/43-A-5561/4-15-2022.pdf","f":[{"h":"Birthing house flooring with large openings","tags":[],"q":"At time of inspection the elevated flooring in the whelping house was constructed of hard plastic with 1\" openings and a \"tender foot\" style with large openings. The feet of the puppies housed, newborn to approximately 6 weeks old, pass through the openings of both floorings. Additionally, some of the puppies were reluctant to move from the mat/blanket provided to walk on the primary flooring. The safety of the animals is important to avoid injury. The licensee shall repair or replace the flooring of the whelping building to ensure that the feet and legs of the animals housed do not pass through the openings in the floor. To be corrected by: 4/22/2022"}]},{"d":"2023-04-05","s":"USDA","l":"43-A-5561","t":"Routine inspection","n":78,"b":"44 adults · 34 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/43-A-5561/4-5-2023.pdf","f":[]},{"d":"2023-07-21","s":"USDA","l":"43-A-5561","t":"Re-license inspection","n":83,"b":"41 adults · 42 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/43-A-5561/7-21-2023.pdf","f":[]},{"d":"2024-02-05","s":"USDA","l":"43-A-5561","t":"Re-license inspection","n":66,"b":"41 adults · 25 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/43-A-5561/2-5-2024.pdf","f":[]},{"d":"2024-02-05","s":"USDA","l":"43-A-5561","t":"Routine inspection","n":74,"b":"35 adults · 39 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/43-A-5561/2-5-2024-2.pdf","f":[]},{"d":"2024-06-18","s":"USDA","l":"43-A-5561","t":"Routine inspection","n":65,"b":"37 adults · 28 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/43-A-5561/6-18-2024.pdf","f":[]}]}],"rows":[{"d":"2025-03-17","s":"USDA","k":"","l":"43-A-6906","t":"Pre-license inspection","n":56,"b":"32 adults · 24 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/43-A-6906/3-17-2025.pdf","f":[],"si":1},{"d":"2025-06-02","s":"USDA","k":"","l":"43-A-6906","t":"Routine inspection","n":42,"b":"28 adults · 14 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/43-A-6906/6-2-2025.pdf","f":[],"si":1}]}
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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Jill Stephens – Wentworth, MO is linked to 2 public inspection reports, from March 2025 to June 2025.
Across 2 inspections between March 2025 and June 2025, inspectors recorded between 42 dogs and 56 dogs at Jill Stephens – Wentworth, MO. The most recent count was 42 dogs on June 2, 2025.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
March 17, 2025
USDA 43-A-6906
Pre-license inspection
56 dogs
None
June 2, 2025
USDA 43-A-6906
Routine inspection
42 dogs
None
Questions people ask about this kennel
Has Jill Stephens – Wentworth, MO been cited by inspectors?
No. 2 inspections are on file and none of them recorded a problem.
How many dogs does Jill Stephens – Wentworth, MO keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, June 2, 2025, inspectors counted 42 dogs (28 adults · 14 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What breeds does Jill Stephens – Wentworth, MO raise?
The records name Mini Poodle, Pomeranian, Shiba Inu, Shih Tzu, Yorkie. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.
What licences does Jill Stephens – Wentworth, MO hold?
USDA licence 43-A-6906 — expires 3/19/2028
Is anyone else licensed at this address?
1 other licence has been recorded at the address used by Jill Stephens – Wentworth, MO:
Linda Williams Matt Williams — Linda Matt Williams — USDA licence 43-A-5561 (2014 – 2024)
We collect and organize public records from government sources, including USDA APHIS and state departments of agriculture. We do not conduct our own inspections.