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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Leo & Alice Kenkel – Sunset Kennels is linked to 15 public inspection reports, from February 2014 to April 2026.
Across 14 inspections between February 2014 and April 2026, inspectors recorded between 8 dogs and 32 dogs at Leo & Alice Kenkel – Sunset Kennels. The most recent count was 8 dogs on April 15, 2026.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
February 27, 2014
USDA 42-A-0164
Routine inspection
21 dogs
None
February 27, 2015
USDA 42-A-0164
Routine inspection
16 dogs
None
September 17, 2015
USDA 42-A-0164
Routine inspection
15 dogs
None
August 2, 2016
USDA 42-A-0164
Routine inspection
32 dogs
None
July 12, 2017
USDA 42-A-0164
Attempted inspection
No access
None
August 14, 2017
USDA 42-A-0164
Routine inspection
19 dogs
None
November 1, 2018
USDA 42-A-0164
Routine inspection
23 dogs
None
October 15, 2019
USDA 42-A-0164
Routine inspection
25 dogs
None
March 31, 2021
USDA 42-A-0164
Routine inspection
20 dogs
None
October 22, 2021
USDA 42-A-0164
Routine inspection
22 dogs
None
June 29, 2023
USDA 42-A-0164
Re-license inspection
10 dogs
None
September 20, 2023
USDA 42-A-0164
Routine inspection
14 dogs
None
May 22, 2024
USDA 42-A-0164
Routine inspection
13 dogs
None
September 18, 2025
USDA 42-A-0164
Routine inspection
14 dogs
None
April 15, 2026
USDA 42-A-0164
Re-license inspection
8 dogs
None
Questions people ask about this kennel
Has Leo & Alice Kenkel – Sunset Kennels been cited by inspectors?
No. 15 inspections are on file and none of them recorded a problem.
How many dogs does Leo & Alice Kenkel – Sunset Kennels keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, April 15, 2026, inspectors counted 8 dogs (8 adults · 0 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What licences does Leo & Alice Kenkel – Sunset 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.