Jimmy Richard + Jean Case – Running River Kennels

An adult, female Italian Greyhound, identification number 010-373-597, had a whitish gray and tannish brown material that extended up into the gum line on the right upper cheek teeth. The gum line was reddened and swollen. There was a whitish gray creamy discharge at the gum line of the upper right cheek teeth. The gum line had receded at the right upper canine tooth. There was a reddened area on the gum tissue approximately one-quarter inch above the gum line of the cheek teeth. This reddened area was approximately one-quarter inch wide and extended the length of two cheek teeth.

An adult, female Italian Greyhound, identification number 091-014-799, had an abnormal swelling on the dorsal neck above the right shoulder. The swelling was approximately 2 inches by 4 inches and was hard to the touch. There was a scabbed area approximately one inch by one-quarter inch in the middle of the enlarged mass. The skin surrounding the scab was reddened.

An adult, female Italian Greyhound, identification number 010-373-597, had a whitish gray and tannish brown material that extended up into the gum line on the right upper cheek teeth. … *****An adult, female Italian Greyhound, identification number 091-014-799, had an abnormal swelling on the dorsal neck above the right shoulder. … The buildup of abnormal material on teeth and reddened, swollen gums can be painful, impact the ability of the dog to eat normally, and harm the health of the animal. The swelling and scabbed over area can be painful and may indicate an underlying disease process.

There were at least five outdoor shelters housing a total of six animals that did not have adequate bedding. More than 50 percent of the floor of the shelter was not covered with bedding. The overnight temperature was below 40 degrees F and was 49 degrees F at the time of inspection. The lack of dry bedding may decrease the animal's ability to thermoregulate and cause distress and suffering. Dry bedding, a heat source, or other method of conserving body heat must be provided for the animals. To be corrected from this date forward.

An adult male black Italian Greyhound, identification number 0A01575021, had dental problems. The dog had hard lumps on both sides of his face halfway between the corner of the dogs mouth and below his eyes. Upon examination of the dog's mouth, the upper molars were completely encased in a hard grayish-white material that was about the size of a marble, which were causing the lumps that are apparent from the outside. The gum line above all the upper teeth was reddened. The front teeth have a grayish-brown hard material that is adhered to at least 90% of the surface of each tooth. There was a creamy white discharge at the gum line of the upper incisors. The upper canines have a grayish-brown hard material adhered to at least 75% of the surface.

***An adult female blue and gold Yorkshire Terrier, identification number 0A01600159, had dental problems. The upper teeth had a buildup of yellowish-gray hard material adhering to the teeth. The gum line was reddened and there was a whitish creamy discharge above all the upper teeth.

There were at least two dogs that had excessively long toenails. One adult female white and fawn Italian Greyhound, identification number 010514821, and an adult male black and white Italian Greyhound, identification number 0A01382449, had toenails that curved excessively and caused the toes to rotate unnaturally. Toenails that are too long can affect the dogs gait, be uncomfortable or painful, and could cause the dog to get its feet caught in the flooring and cause an injury. The licensee must ensure that toenails are trimmed as needed as part of a program of veterinary care To be corrected by: September 30, 2014.

There were at least five food receptacles that were dirty. There was a buildup of dark brownish-gray grime on the food receptacles. Dirty food receptacles can harbor disease-causing pathogens and affect the health of the animal. The licensee must ensure that all food receptacles be cleaned and sanitized at least every two weeks, or as often as necessary to ensure the health of the animals. To be corrected by: September 30, 2014.