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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
John D Shirk – J+N Kennels is linked to 8 public inspection reports, carrying 2 inspector findings, from March 2021 to April 2026.
Across 7 inspections between March 2021 and April 2026, inspectors recorded between 6 dogs and 35 dogs at John D Shirk – J+N Kennels. The most recent count was 21 dogs on April 30, 2026.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
March 24, 2021
New York 1172
Routine inspection
6 dogs
None
April 28, 2022
New York 1172
Routine inspection
35 dogs
None
March 27, 2023
New York 1172
Routine inspection
22 dogs
None
April 26, 2024
New York 1172
Routine inspection
18 dogs
None
June 24, 2025
New York 1172
Attempted inspection
Not recorded
None
June 25, 2025
New York 1172
Routine inspection
26 dogs
None
April 20, 2026
New York 1172
Routine inspection
23 dogs
2 findings
April 30, 2026
New York 1172
Routine inspection
21 dogs
None
What inspectors wrote
April 20, 2026 — Routine inspection, New York 1172
23 dogs recorded (10 adults · 13 puppies).
Primary enclosure not clean(Critical)
Primary enclosure not kept in clean conditions for animals.
Dogs lacked clean water access(Critical)
All animals must be provided access to clean, fresh water.
Has John D Shirk – J+N Kennels been cited by inspectors?
Yes. Inspectors recorded 2 problems across 8 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
How many dogs does John D Shirk – J+N Kennels keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, April 30, 2026, inspectors counted 21 dogs (10 adults · 11 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What licences does John D Shirk – J+N Kennels 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.