Kathy Smucker – Warsaw, NY

Certificates of Veterinary Inspection need to be kept for all dogs moved (given away, surrendered), not just the ones sold.

Information statements need to completed on all dogs moved (given away, surrendered), not just dogs sold

Chewed/exposed wood present in primary enclosures making them not impervious.

No doseage chart for all medications used in-house signed by a veterinarian.

No health certificates available for breeding stock.

At least six puppies sold that were under 8 weeks of age.

Incomplete descriptions

Forms incomplete

Harboring two unlicensed dogs

Standard Form incomplete; purchaser certification not completed on all forms.

Vaccines/deworming performed not recorded on Standard Form by Pet Dealer; copies of records not retained.

Walls of dog runs in whelping room have been chewed/damaged and are in need of repair.

Facility not cleaned/disinfected periodically -disinfected at greater than two week intervals; build up of feces on wire flooring of puppy kennels.

Unable to determine due to missing sales records for female Goldendoodle "Cali/Candy," female Golden Retriever “Luna,” female Golden Retriever “Scarlett,” and female Goldendoodle “Sophie.”

Female Golden Retriever "Lime Green" born 2/14/23, male Golden Retriever "Grey" born 2/14/23, and female Mini Goldendoodle "Purple" born 4/10/23 sold at less than eight weeks of age.

Dog licenses for female Golden Retriever "Bella," male Poodle "Leo," female Bernese Mountain Dog "Rowe," and female Goldendoodle "Sadie" have expired.

Walls of dog runs in whelping room have been chewed/damaged and are in need of repair. Metal flashing on edges of kennel walls has been damaged/pryed away causing sharp, jagged edges that could result in injury to dogs.

Due to damage from chewing, walls of dog runs in whelping room are no longer impervious.

Strong urine odor present in whelping room indicates poor ventilation.

Facility not cleaned/disinfected periodically -disinfected at greater than two week intervals; build up of feces on wire flooring of puppy kennels.

Primary enclosures not maintained in good repair. Article 26-A, 401.1 (a) Animals shall be housed in primary enclosures or cages, which shall be constructed so as to be structurally sound. Such enclosures shall be maintained in good repair to contain the animal housed inside and protect it from injury. Surfaces shall have an impervious surface so as not to permit the absorption of fluids and which can be thoroughly and repeatedly cleaned and disinfected without retaining odors.

Surfaces of primary enclosures are not impervious. Article 26-A, 401.1 (a) Animals shall be housed in primary enclosures or cages, which shall be constructed so as to be structurally sound. Such enclosures shall be maintained in good repair to contain the animal housed inside and protect it from injury. Surfaces shall have an impervious surface so as not to permit the absorption of fluids and which can be thoroughly and repeatedly cleaned and disinfected without retaining odors.

Wire flooring allows animals feet to pass through openings. Article 26A 401.1 (b) If the flooring is constructed of metal strands, such strands must either be greater than one-eighth inch in diameter (nine gauge wire) or shall be coated with a material such as plastic or fiberglass, and shall be constructed so as not to allow passage of the animal's feet through any opening in the floor of the enclosure.

Primary enclosures not sanitized at least once every two weeks. Article 26A, 401.2 Housing facilities, including primary enclosures and cages, shall be kept in a clean condition in order to maintain a healthy environment for the animal. This shall include removing and destroying any agents injurious to the health of the animal and periodic cleanings. Primary enclosures must be cleaned daily and sanitized at least once every two weeks by washing all soiled surfaces with appropriate detergent solutions and disinfectant or by using a combination detergent or disinfectant product that accomplishes the same purpose with a thorough cleaning of the surfaces to remove excreta, feces, hair, dirt, debris and food waste to permit effective sanitization, followed by a clean water rinse.