Breeder Database / Iowa
Updated February 24, 2026

John V Bontrager – Love for Pets

Kalona, Iowa

USDA licensed

Breeder snapshot

John V Bontrager – Love for Pets is linked to 3 public inspection reports from USDA.

Breed(s)

Not listed in current public records
Latest inspectionFebruary 24, 2026
Latest Dog Count1811 adults · 7 puppies
USDA license42-A-1734
Exp. 2/12/2028
Iowa license
Inspections on file3 USDA

Inspection Summary

Inspection Dog Counts

Dogs counted
Inspection date

Inspection Report Details

DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport

All inspections and findings in full

John V Bontrager – Love for Pets is linked to 3 public inspection reports, carrying 1 inspector finding, from February 2025 to February 2026.

Across 3 inspections between February 2025 and February 2026, inspectors recorded between 8 dogs and 18 dogs at John V Bontrager – Love for Pets. The most recent count was 8 dogs on February 24, 2026.

Every public inspection on file, oldest first
DateLicenceTypeDogs countedInspector findings
February 11, 2025USDA 42-A-1734Pre-license inspection15 dogsNone
June 3, 2025USDA 42-A-1734Routine inspection18 dogsNone
February 24, 2026USDA 42-A-1734Focused inspection8 dogs1 finding

What inspectors wrote

February 24, 2026 — Focused inspection, USDA 42-A-1734

8 dogs recorded (8 adults · 0 puppies).

  • Feces piled in outdoor runs

    Four enclosures housing 8 adult dogs has not had excreta removed daily in the outdoor portion of their enclosure. Each enclosure's outdoor section has several days worth of feces present. The licensee states the enclosures are cleaned two times a week. Failure to remove excreta daily from primary enclosures may result in an accumulation of feces and lead to increased disease hazards, increased odors and possible discomfort to the animals. Excreta and food waste must be removed from primary enclosures daily, and from under primary enclosures as often as necessary to prevent an excessive accumulation of feces and food waste, to prevent soiling of the dogs or cats contained in the primary enclosures, and to reduce disease hazards, insects, pests and odors. To be corrected by: 2-March-2026

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Questions people ask about this kennel

Has John V Bontrager – Love for Pets been cited by inspectors?

Yes. Inspectors recorded 1 problem across 3 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.

How many dogs does John V Bontrager – Love for Pets keep?

At the most recent inspection on file, February 24, 2026, inspectors counted 8 dogs (8 adults · 0 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.

What licences does John V Bontrager – Love for Pets hold?

  • USDA licence 42-A-1734 — expires 2/12/2028

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