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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Kevin & Shelby Taffner – Lamar, MO is linked to 13 public inspection reports, from March 2016 to June 2025.
Across 12 inspections between March 2016 and June 2025, inspectors recorded between 20 dogs and 73 dogs at Kevin & Shelby Taffner – Lamar, MO. The most recent count was 50 dogs on June 23, 2025.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
March 2, 2016
USDA 43-A-6047
Pre-license inspection #1
20 dogs
None
August 17, 2016
USDA 43-A-6047
Attempted inspection
No access
None
September 28, 2016
USDA 43-A-6047
Routine inspection
29 dogs
None
March 7, 2017
USDA 43-A-6047
Routine inspection
45 dogs
None
September 14, 2017
USDA 43-A-6047
Routine inspection
61 dogs
None
March 12, 2018
USDA 43-A-6047
Routine inspection
71 dogs
None
July 24, 2019
USDA 43-A-6047
Routine inspection
53 dogs
None
September 8, 2021
USDA 43-A-6047
Routine inspection
59 dogs
None
February 13, 2023
USDA 43-A-6047
Routine inspection
57 dogs
None
November 3, 2023
USDA 43-A-6047
Routine inspection
73 dogs
None
January 19, 2024
USDA 43-A-6047
Re-license inspection
52 dogs
None
October 30, 2024
USDA 43-A-6047
Routine inspection
43 dogs
None
June 23, 2025
USDA 43-A-6047
Routine inspection
50 dogs
None
Questions people ask about this kennel
Has Kevin & Shelby Taffner – Lamar, MO been cited by inspectors?
No. 13 inspections are on file and none of them recorded a problem.
How many dogs does Kevin & Shelby Taffner – Lamar, MO keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, June 23, 2025, inspectors counted 50 dogs (32 adults · 18 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What breeds does Kevin & Shelby Taffner – Lamar, MO raise?
The records name Pomeranian, Poodle. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.
What licences does Kevin & Shelby Taffner – Lamar, MO 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.