Joe Overlease – Mid-America K9 Services is linked to 18 public inspection reports from USDA.
Breed(s)
Cocker Spaniel
Latest inspectionMarch 10, 2026Latest Dog Count237117 adults · 120 puppiesUSDA licenses — 2 on file43-A-6902, 43-A-5844Missouri licenseInspections on file18 USDA
Inspection Summary
Inspection Dog Counts
Dogs counted
Inspection date
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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Joe Overlease – Mid-America K9 Services is linked to 18 public inspection reports, from March 2014 to March 2026.
Across 18 inspections between March 2014 and March 2026, inspectors recorded between 182 dogs and 308 dogs at Joe Overlease – Mid-America K9 Services. The most recent count was 237 dogs on March 10, 2026.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
March 13, 2014
USDA 43-A-5844
Pre-license inspection #2
260 dogs
None
September 25, 2014
USDA 43-A-5844
Routine inspection
231 dogs
None
May 7, 2015
USDA 43-A-5844
Routine inspection
231 dogs
None
April 5, 2016
USDA 43-A-5844
Routine inspection
285 dogs
None
February 7, 2017
USDA 43-A-5844
Routine inspection
267 dogs
None
August 28, 2017
USDA 43-A-5844
Routine inspection
242 dogs
None
November 20, 2017
USDA 43-A-5844
Routine inspection
235 dogs
None
April 16, 2018
USDA 43-A-5844
Routine inspection
293 dogs
None
June 3, 2019
USDA 43-A-5844
Routine inspection
290 dogs
None
December 8, 2020
USDA 43-A-5844
Routine inspection
230 dogs
None
January 5, 2022
USDA 43-A-5844
Routine inspection
247 dogs
None
June 21, 2022
USDA 43-A-5844
Routine inspection
210 dogs
None
March 30, 2023
USDA 43-A-5844
Routine inspection
277 dogs
None
January 11, 2024
USDA 43-A-5844
Re-license inspection
182 dogs
None
March 11, 2024
USDA 43-A-5844
Routine inspection
246 dogs
None
February 26, 2025
USDA 43-A-6902
Pre-license inspection
308 dogs
None
May 7, 2025
USDA 43-A-6902
Routine inspection
304 dogs
None
March 10, 2026
USDA 43-A-6902
Routine inspection
237 dogs
None
Questions people ask about this kennel
Has Joe Overlease – Mid-America K9 Services been cited by inspectors?
No. 18 inspections are on file and none of them recorded a problem.
How many dogs does Joe Overlease – Mid-America K9 Services keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, March 10, 2026, inspectors counted 237 dogs (117 adults · 120 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What breeds does Joe Overlease – Mid-America K9 Services raise?
The records name Cocker Spaniel. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.
What licences does Joe Overlease – Mid-America K9 Services 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.