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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Kenneth Zimmerman – Rocky Ridge Kennels is linked to 15 public inspection reports, carrying 6 inspector findings, from April 2014 to November 2025.
Across 14 inspections between April 2014 and November 2025, inspectors recorded between 21 dogs and 98 dogs at Kenneth Zimmerman – Rocky Ridge Kennels. The most recent count was 60 dogs on November 19, 2025.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
April 9, 2014
USDA 21-A-0171
Pre-license inspection #1
21 dogs
None
December 19, 2014
USDA 21-A-0171
Attempted inspection
No access
None
January 20, 2015
USDA 21-A-0171
Routine inspection
30 dogs
2 findings
December 7, 2015
USDA 21-A-0171
Routine inspection
35 dogs
4 findings
February 7, 2017
USDA 21-A-0171
Routine inspection
62 dogs
None
January 30, 2018
USDA 21-A-0171
Routine inspection
88 dogs
None
February 5, 2019
USDA 21-A-0171
Routine inspection
97 dogs
None
December 10, 2019
USDA 21-A-0171
Routine inspection
61 dogs
None
May 10, 2021
USDA 21-A-0171
Routine inspection
83 dogs
None
May 25, 2022
USDA 21-A-0171
Re-license inspection
98 dogs
None
October 4, 2022
USDA 21-A-0171
Routine inspection
97 dogs
None
October 25, 2023
USDA 21-A-0171
Routine inspection
98 dogs
None
October 16, 2024
USDA 21-A-0171
Routine inspection
89 dogs
None
May 28, 2025
USDA 21-A-0171
Re-license inspection
56 dogs
None
November 19, 2025
USDA 21-A-0171
Routine inspection
60 dogs
None
What inspectors wrote
January 20, 2015 — Routine inspection, USDA 21-A-0171
30 dogs recorded (21 adults · 9 puppies).
Expired medication in fridge
The licensee has expired drug Neopar lot # 7143 expired 9/13 and lot # 7135 expired 07/12 in the fridge with vaccines currently in use. Expired drugs should not be used to vaccinate animals or stored in an area where current vaccines are used. This needs to be addressed so that the vaccinations used prevent diseases. Correct Immediately
Feces on wire-mesh flooring
Several of the pens have feces that are not falling through the wire mesh flooring. These enclosures need to be spot cleaned daily to prevent the dogs from becoming soiled and for their health and well being. Correct by: Sept 21, 2015
December 7, 2015 — Routine inspection, USDA 21-A-0171
35 dogs recorded (22 adults · 13 puppies).
Spaniels with dirty, odorous ears
Two spaniels identified as "Rover" #A01643729 and "Misty" #04902031457 had ears that were dirty with an odor and need to be cleaned.
Spaniels with heavily matted ears
In addition both these dogs "Rover" #A01643729 and "Misty" #04902031457 have heavily matted ears that need to be groomed.
Two females fighting through mesh
The outside runs are divided by wire mesh sides where the dogs have view of each other. Two female Sheba's housed next to each other are very aggressive towards each other and are fighting and running at each other along the mesh. The licensee states that have done this for a while. These dogs should not be housed directly next to each other because this constant fighting can cause additional stress on the dogs. Correct by: Dec 11, 2015
Feeders with grime under lip
Most of the feeders had a layer of grime and debris underneath the lip of the feeder. These feeders need to be cleaned more frequently to reduce this grime and for the health of the dogs. Correct by: Dec 11, 2015
Has Kenneth Zimmerman – Rocky Ridge Kennels been cited by inspectors?
Yes. Inspectors recorded 6 problems across 15 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
How many dogs does Kenneth Zimmerman – Rocky Ridge Kennels keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, November 19, 2025, inspectors counted 60 dogs (44 adults · 16 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What breeds does Kenneth Zimmerman – Rocky Ridge Kennels raise?
The records name Shiba Inu. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.
What licences does Kenneth Zimmerman – Rocky Ridge Kennels 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.