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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Joy Gastler – Kennel of Joy is linked to 12 public inspection reports, carrying 1 inspector finding, from June 2014 to April 2026.
Across 11 inspections between June 2014 and April 2026, inspectors recorded between 67 dogs and 221 dogs at Joy Gastler – Kennel of Joy. The most recent count was 74 dogs on April 3, 2026.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
June 30, 2014
USDA 43-A-0916
Routine inspection
134 dogs
None
October 15, 2015
USDA 43-A-0916
Routine inspection
156 dogs
None
December 6, 2016
USDA 43-A-0916
Routine inspection
162 dogs
1 finding
October 23, 2017
USDA 43-A-0916
Routine inspection
151 dogs
None
January 10, 2018
USDA 43-A-0916
Attempted inspection
No access
None
December 12, 2018
USDA 43-A-0916
Routine inspection
162 dogs
None
January 29, 2020
USDA 43-A-0916
Routine inspection
164 dogs
None
May 6, 2021
USDA 43-A-0916
Routine inspection
148 dogs
None
February 8, 2023
USDA 43-A-0916
Re-license inspection
212 dogs
None
August 24, 2023
USDA 43-A-0916
Routine inspection
221 dogs
None
February 6, 2025
USDA 43-A-0916
Routine inspection
67 dogs
None
April 3, 2026
USDA 43-A-0916
Re-license inspection
74 dogs
None
What inspectors wrote
December 6, 2016 — Routine inspection, USDA 43-A-0916
162 dogs recorded (115 adults · 47 puppies).
Female Poodle leg lesions not vet-examined
A female Poodle # 90011800377240 had lesions on the front and back of the upper right rear leg. Both the front and back lesions were approximately 1.5 inch x .75 inch. The lesions on the front of the leg appeared to have multiple small lesions covering this area. These lesions were scabbed over. The lesion on the back of the leg, the edges of the lesion were black with the center being red and tacky, After pointing out the dog, the licensee stated they had clipped the hair and treated the dog with Vetericyn spray but didn't remember when. When asked if this was documented, licensee said it was in their treatment book. The licensee also stated they haven't recently been treating the dog because the wounds were scabbed over and healed, and the breeding male must have rubbed against the lesion, since she's in heat. This dog had not been examined by a veterinarian, the only documentation at the facility of any treatment given to the dog, on their documentation in the last month they had "treated 1 poodle" on 11/27. This dog’s conditions could be due to injury, infection or other veterinary medical conditions. The licensee must consult a licensed veterinarian in order to ensure that accurate diagnoses are made and appropriate treatment plans are developed and followed. The licensee must document this information and provide it to the inspector upon request. The licensee must ensure that all animals receive adequate veterinary care at all times. To be corrected by: December 9, 2016.
Has Joy Gastler – Kennel of Joy been cited by inspectors?
Yes. Inspectors recorded 1 problem across 12 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
How many dogs does Joy Gastler – Kennel of Joy keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, April 3, 2026, inspectors counted 74 dogs (56 adults · 18 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What breeds does Joy Gastler – Kennel of Joy raise?
The records name Alaskan Klee Kai, Dachshund, Poodle. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.
What licences does Joy Gastler – Kennel of Joy 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.