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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Linda Schacht – Puppy Kisses Nursery is linked to 15 public inspection reports, carrying 1 inspector finding, from March 2014 to March 2026.
Across 13 inspections between April 2014 and March 2026, inspectors recorded between 26 dogs and 84 dogs at Linda Schacht – Puppy Kisses Nursery. The most recent count was 40 dogs on March 19, 2026.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
March 25, 2014
USDA 42-A-1166
Attempted inspection
No access
None
April 9, 2014
USDA 42-A-1166
Routine inspection
37 dogs
1 finding
March 12, 2015
USDA 42-A-1166
Attempted inspection
No access
None
June 1, 2015
USDA 42-A-1166
Routine inspection
26 dogs
None
April 11, 2016
USDA 42-A-1166
Routine inspection
31 dogs
None
May 22, 2017
USDA 42-A-1166
Routine inspection
29 dogs
None
June 12, 2018
USDA 42-A-1166
Routine inspection
37 dogs
None
July 3, 2019
USDA 42-A-1166
Routine inspection
40 dogs
None
July 20, 2021
USDA 42-A-1166
Routine inspection
64 dogs
None
August 3, 2021
USDA 42-A-1166
Re-license inspection
64 dogs
None
September 1, 2022
USDA 42-A-1166
Routine inspection
58 dogs
None
December 5, 2023
USDA 42-A-1166
Routine inspection
59 dogs
None
August 1, 2024
USDA 42-A-1166
Re-license inspection
84 dogs
None
August 15, 2025
USDA 42-A-1166
Routine inspection
41 dogs
None
March 19, 2026
USDA 42-A-1166
Routine inspection
40 dogs
None
What inspectors wrote
April 9, 2014 — Routine inspection, USDA 42-A-1166
37 dogs recorded (19 adults · 18 puppies).
Chewed sealed wood panels in three pens
Located in the main kennel building are four pens on the south side of the center aisle. In the first three pens there is evidence of chewed wood on the interior surfaces of the south kennel wall affecting five dogs. The damage to the sealed wood panels in all three pens is located along the edges of the panels and in two of these pens there is evidence of damage from chewing on the sealed wood that provides the framework for plastic panel inserts. The licensee must ensure that all surfaces are maintained on a regular basis. If these surfaces cannot be readily cleaned and sanitized they must be repaired or replaced when damaged or worn. To be corrected by May 11, 2014.
Has Linda Schacht – Puppy Kisses Nursery been cited by inspectors?
Yes. Inspectors recorded 1 problem across 15 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
How many dogs does Linda Schacht – Puppy Kisses Nursery keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, March 19, 2026, inspectors counted 40 dogs (21 adults · 19 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What breeds does Linda Schacht – Puppy Kisses Nursery raise?
The records name Bichon Frise, Cavachon, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.
What licences does Linda Schacht – Puppy Kisses Nursery 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.