K & E Kennels – Salem, IA

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There is an open lesion on the bottom of the left front paw. The lesion is approximately an inch long. It appears moist and is reddish-pink in color. The skin is pulled back enough to observe a white colored underlying tissue. The licensee stated the dog was walking normally on all fours earlier that day when he was with the dog. An employee stated that she had noticed the injury the day prior on February 10, 2015, but had failed to inform the licensee. The licensee noticed the dog limping for the first time at the time of inspection. The licensee has advised he has been in contact with the attending veterinarian and an examination will take place tomorrow. The dog must be examined by a licensed veterinarian and appropriate diagnosis and treatment administrated and documented. Documentation must be maintained on all medical problems, diagnosis and treatments must be made available to the inspector upon request. The licensee must ensure all dogs receive adequate veterinary care at all times. To be corrected by: 5:00 PM February 12, 2015."},{"h":"Sheltie enclosures allow contact","tags":[],"q":"Structure; construction. Within the large indoor housing facility there are primary enclosures adjacent to each other separated by wire panels. The openings in these panels are large enough to allow the Sheltie dogs to come into contact with each other. Injuries or death can occur when non-compatible dogs are able to be in contact with each other. The licensee must ensure housing facilities for dogs protect the animals from injury, contain the animals securely, and restrict other animals from entering. To be corrected by: February 12, 2015."}],"si":1},{"d":"2015-02-13","s":"USDA","k":"USDA 2","l":"42-A-1287","t":"Focused inspection","n":1,"b":"1 adult","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1287/2-13-2015.pdf","f":[],"si":1},{"d":"2015-06-03","s":"USDA","k":"USDA 2","l":"42-A-1287","t":"Attempted inspection","n":null,"b":"","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1287/6-3-2015.pdf","f":[{"h":"🚫 Access","tags":[],"q":""}],"si":1},{"d":"2015-06-22","s":"USDA","k":"USDA 2","l":"42-A-1287","t":"Routine inspection","n":225,"b":"182 adults · 43 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1287/6-22-2015.pdf","f":[],"si":1},{"d":"2016-02-02","s":"USDA","k":"USDA 1","l":"42-A-1523","t":"Pre-license inspection #2","n":345,"b":"199 adults · 146 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1523/2-2-2016.pdf","f":[],"si":1},{"d":"2016-08-03","s":"USDA","k":"USDA 1","l":"42-A-1523","t":"Attempted inspection","n":null,"b":"","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1523/8-3-2016.pdf","f":[{"h":"🚫 Access","tags":[],"q":""}],"si":1},{"d":"2016-10-26","s":"USDA","k":"USDA 1","l":"42-A-1523","t":"Routine inspection","n":274,"b":"274 age not given","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1523/10-26-2016.pdf","f":[],"si":1},{"d":"2017-12-13","s":"USDA","k":"USDA 1","l":"42-A-1523","t":"Attempted inspection","n":null,"b":"","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1523/12-13-2017.pdf","f":[{"h":"🚫 Access","tags":[],"q":""}],"si":1},{"d":"2017-12-14","s":"USDA","k":"USDA 1","l":"42-A-1523","t":"Routine inspection","n":297,"b":"195 adults · 102 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1523/12-14-2017.pdf","f":[],"si":1},{"d":"2019-03-06","s":"USDA","k":"USDA 1","l":"42-A-1523","t":"Routine inspection","n":421,"b":"212 adults · 209 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1523/3-6-2019.pdf","f":[],"si":1},{"d":"2020-03-04","s":"USDA","k":"USDA 1","l":"42-A-1523","t":"Routine inspection","n":353,"b":"223 adults · 130 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1523/3-4-2020.pdf","f":[],"si":1},{"d":"2020-03-25","s":"USDA","k":"USDA 1","l":"42-A-1523","t":"Focused inspection","n":379,"b":"220 adults · 159 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1523/3-25-2020.pdf","f":[],"si":1},{"d":"2022-01-19","s":"USDA","k":"USDA 1","l":"42-A-1523","t":"Re-license inspection","n":299,"b":"218 adults · 81 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1523/1-19-2022.pdf","f":[],"si":1},{"d":"2022-01-19","s":"USDA","k":"USDA 1","l":"42-A-1523","t":"Re-license inspection","n":299,"b":"218 adults · 81 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1523/1-19-2022-2.pdf","f":[{"h":"Frayed carpet and sharp metal edges","tags":[],"q":"There are 3 whelping enclosures containing 3 adult dogs and 29 puppies that has carpet with frayed and torn edges. There are at least 10 enclosures containing approximately 10 adult dogs that has sharp corner edges on the metal door frame leading to the outdoor enclosures space. There are 2 enclosures containing 3 adult dogs that have a broken metal trim piece with sharp edges that has detached partially from the building and is laying on the ground in the outdoor enclosure space. Housing facilities must be designed and constructed so that they are structurally sound. They must be kept in good repair and they must protect the animals from injury. Carpet that has been worn and frayed can result in entanglement and injury to the dogs. Sharp edges on metal can result in lacerations and injury to the dogs. The licensee must ensure that the structures are kept in good repair. The licensee removed the damaged carpet and repaired the sharp edges at the time of inspection."},{"h":"Trash cans without lids","tags":[],"q":"The trash cans in the “Small Adult” and “Large Adult” buildings have no lids. Exposed trash could create odors or attract pests such as mice and flies which could have a negative impact on the health of the dogs. Trash containers in housing facilities must be leak-proof containers with tightly fitted lids. The licensee must add a tightly fitted lid to the trash cans and ensure these lids remain in place at all times. The licensee removed the affected trash cans from the buildings at the time of the inspection."},{"h":"Chewed and soiled food feeders","tags":[],"q":"There are at least 12 enclosures containing approximately 26 adult dogs and 4 puppies that have plastic self feeders that have been chewed on. Within the worn sections of the feeders contains a buildup of brown debris. There are 3 enclosures containing 3 adult dogs that have metal bucket food bowls that contain a buildup of caked food and organic material on the interior of the feeder. There is 1 enclosure containing 2 adult dogs that has a metal self feeder that contains a buildup of caked food and wild bird feces on the interior of the feeder. Food receptacles must be sanitized at least once every 2 weeks and more often if necessary to prevent an accumulation of dirt, debris, food waste, excreta and other disease hazards. If the receptacles cannot be sanitized, they must be replaced. The licensee must maintain the food receptacles in a sanitized state or replace the receptacles if they can no longer be sanitized appropriately. The licensee removed damaged plastic feeders and sanitized the metal feeders at the time of inspection. This is a 1st Re-License Inspection for a Class “A\" license."}],"si":1},{"d":"2023-03-08","s":"USDA","k":"USDA 1","l":"42-A-1523","t":"Attempted inspection","n":null,"b":"","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1523/3-8-2023.pdf","f":[{"h":"🚫 Access","tags":[],"q":""}],"si":1},{"d":"2023-05-02","s":"USDA","k":"USDA 1","l":"42-A-1523","t":"Routine inspection","n":165,"b":"123 adults · 42 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1523/5-2-2023.pdf","f":[],"si":1},{"d":"2024-06-27","s":"USDA","k":"USDA 1","l":"42-A-1523","t":"Routine inspection","n":175,"b":"95 adults · 80 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1523/6-27-2024.pdf","f":[],"si":1},{"d":"2025-02-11","s":"USDA","k":"USDA 1","l":"42-A-1523","t":"Re-license inspection","n":136,"b":"89 adults · 47 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1523/2-11-2025.pdf","f":[],"si":1},{"d":"2026-01-08","s":"USDA","k":"USDA 1","l":"42-A-1523","t":"Routine inspection","n":173,"b":"126 adults · 47 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1523/1-8-2026.pdf","f":[],"si":1}]}

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