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Irish Terrier breeder in Waterloo, NY. 30 dogs at last count. New York inspectors cited 30 problems across 26 reports. Every report is free to read.
Joyce Martin – Seneca River Kennels
Waterloo, New York
New York state records
Breed(s)
Irish Terrier
Exp. 3/10/2026
Inspection Summary
Inspection Dog Counts
Dogs counted
Inspection date
Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Joyce Martin – Seneca River Kennels is linked to 26 public inspection reports, carrying 30 inspector findings, from February 2011 to March 2026.
Across 20 inspections between February 2011 and March 2026, inspectors recorded between 18 dogs and 57 dogs at Joyce Martin – Seneca River Kennels. The most recent count was 30 dogs on March 9, 2026.
| Date | Licence | Type | Dogs counted | Inspector findings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 17, 2011 | New York 681 | Routine inspection | 25 dogs | None |
| March 5, 2012 | New York 681 | Routine inspection | 28 dogs | None |
| March 8, 2013 | New York 681 | Routine inspection | 20 dogs | 6 findings |
| April 11, 2013 | New York 681 | Routine inspection | 22 dogs | None |
| March 7, 2014 | New York 681 | Routine inspection | 18 dogs | None |
| February 18, 2015 | New York 681 | Routine inspection | 25 dogs | 2 findings |
| February 26, 2015 | New York 681 | Routine inspection | 25 dogs | None |
| September 24, 2020 | New York 681 | Routine inspection | 53 dogs | 7 findings |
| October 2, 2020 | New York 681 | Routine inspection | 51 dogs | 3 findings |
| October 20, 2020 | New York 681 | Routine inspection | 53 dogs | 1 finding |
| October 28, 2020 | New York 681 | Routine inspection | Not recorded | None |
| July 8, 2021 | New York 681 | Attempted inspection | No access | None |
| September 21, 2021 | New York 681 | Routine inspection | 48 dogs | 3 findings |
| October 25, 2021 | New York 681 | Routine inspection | 57 dogs | None |
| February 23, 2022 | New York 681 | Routine inspection | 33 dogs | 4 findings |
| March 8, 2022 | New York 681 | Attempted inspection | No access | None |
| March 14, 2022 | New York 681 | Routine inspection | 38 dogs | None |
| March 20, 2023 | New York 681 | Attempted inspection | No access | None |
| March 28, 2023 | New York 681 | Routine inspection | 25 dogs | 2 findings |
| April 10, 2023 | New York 681 | Routine inspection | 24 dogs | None |
| March 26, 2024 | New York 681 | Attempted inspection | No access | None |
| April 17, 2024 | New York 681 | Routine inspection | 27 dogs | 2 findings |
| April 30, 2024 | New York 681 | Attempted inspection | No access | None |
| May 3, 2024 | New York 681 | Routine inspection | 25 dogs | None |
| June 6, 2025 | New York 681 | Routine inspection | 34 dogs | None |
| March 9, 2026 | New York 681 | Routine inspection | 30 dogs | None |
What inspectors wrote
March 8, 2013 — Routine inspection, New York 681
20 dogs recorded (16 adults · 4 puppies).
- Bare wood surfaces in cages
Bare wood surfaces in cages need covering to enable surface impervious.
- Feces and soiled shavings under flooring
Soiled shavings and fecal material accumulated in excess underneath wire flooring
- Cracked lid on food container
Container lid holding open bagged food is cracked- unable to seal container
- Information statement missing
Information statement missing for one sale.
- Buyer address missing on three statements
Address of buyer missing on three statements.
- Proof of valid licenses missing for four dogs
Proof of valid licenses missing for four dogs.
February 18, 2015 — Routine inspection, New York 681
25 dogs recorded (16 adults · 9 puppies).
- Feces under outdoor run flooring
The outdoor runs are not clean enough and feces needs to be scraped out underneath the flooring of the outdoor runs.
- Dogs not licensed in town
Dogs need to be licensed in the town where they now reside.
September 24, 2020 — Routine inspection, New York 681
53 dogs recorded (27 adults · 26 puppies).
- Maternity barn broken wire floor, exposed ends (Critical)
2 outdoor cage portions of primary enclosures in the maternity barn have borken floor wires with moderate holes and multiple wire ends exposed to dogs comprimising safety.
- Maternity barn sagging wire flooring
2 outdoor cage portions of pimary enclosures in maternity barn have sagging wire between the supports.
- Urine odor by birthing carpet
Urine odor present in maternity barn that is stronger near one carpet piece in whelping area.
- 3 dogs no rabies proof (Critical)
No proof of current rabies vaccines for 3 dogs.
- Dog enlarged left eye untreated (Critical)
One dog with englarged left eye not receiving veterinary care.
- 26 adult dogs missing yearly exam proof (Critical)
26 out of 27 adult dogs missing proof of yearly health exams.
- 3 dogs no current licenses
3 dogs without proof of current licensing
October 2, 2020 — Routine inspection, New York 681
51 dogs recorded (26 adults · 25 puppies).
- Pups sold before 8 weeks
3 out of 5 pups sold since previous inspection were sold before 8 weeks of age.
- 3 statements missing purchaser info
3 information statements missing purchaser/disposition information
- 3 dogs missing current licenses (Critical)
3 dogs missing current licensing.
October 20, 2020 — Routine inspection, New York 681
53 dogs recorded (26 adults · 27 puppies).
- Pregnant Basset Hound treatment delay undocumented (Critical)
No veterinary documentation approving delay of treatment of pregnant female basset with swollen left eye.
September 21, 2021 — Routine inspection, New York 681
48 dogs recorded (20 adults · 28 puppies).
- Receipts missing purchaser signature and info
One receipt missing purchaser signature and one receipt missing purchaser information.
- Information statements missing purchaser info/signature
5 Information statements missing purchaser information and 2 information statements missing purchaser signature
- Disclosure missing purchaser signature
One disclosure missing purcahser signature
February 23, 2022 — Routine inspection, New York 681
33 dogs recorded (17 adults · 16 puppies).
- Casey missing rabies proof (Critical)
Casey missing proof of valid rabies vaccination.
- Puppy health certificate errors (Critical)
Proof of health exam missing for 1 puppy sold (Bunny), No unique ID on 9 puppy health ceritifcates, incorrect gender on 1 health cerificate.
- Receipt missing purchaser signature
1 receipt missing purchaser signature
- Information statements missing signature and disclosure
1 information statement missing purchaser signature, 4 information statements missing discloure of veterinary health findings.
March 28, 2023 — Routine inspection, New York 681
25 dogs recorded (20 adults · 5 puppies).
- Irish Terrier and Basset Hound no exam proof (Critical)
Proof of health exam before sale not available for female Irish Terrier "Puppy" DOB 7/13/22 and Bassett hound " Brown & white Puppy" of unknown sex and DOB 1/18/22.
- Basset Hound gender not recorded
Bassett Hound " Brown & White Puppy" DOB 1/18/23 gender not recorded on all paperwork.
April 17, 2024 — Routine inspection, New York 681
27 dogs recorded (20 adults · 7 puppies).
- Basset Hounds, Irish Terrier missing rabies certificates (Critical)
Rabies certificate not availabe for female Bassetts "Lexie" DOB 7/20/22, "Lucy" DOB 5/27/22, "Tina" DOB 7/19/22, and male Bassett "Clifford" DOB 4/20/19 and female Irish Terrier "Trixie" DOB 1/4/23
- Irish Terriers missing license
License not available for female Irish Terriers " Lily" DOB 10/13/19, "Taffy" DOB 9/13/19, "Honey" DOB 9/13/19 and male Irish Terrier "Cooper" DOB 10/16/19
Questions people ask about this kennel
Has Joyce Martin – Seneca River Kennels been cited by inspectors?
Yes. Inspectors recorded 30 problems across 26 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
How many dogs does Joyce Martin – Seneca River Kennels keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, March 9, 2026, inspectors counted 30 dogs (18 adults · 12 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What breeds does Joyce Martin – Seneca River Kennels raise?
The records name Irish Terrier. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.
What licences does Joyce Martin – Seneca River Kennels hold?
- New York licence 681 — expires 3/10/2026
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