Loren Nolt – Evergreen Kennel

Dachshund tag number 352 had long nails on both front feet. … The nails were trimmed at time of inspection.

Female Dachshund tag number 300 was intermittently lifting her left leg. Between digits three and four of the left foot there was an approximately 2 cm purple, colored mass.

Two dogs were identified during this inspection in need of veterinary care. Licensee is not adequately observing the dogs in his facility on a daily basis as required. Failure to observe, identify, and communicate medical problems in the dogs can result in unnecessary suffering in the animals. The licensee must ensure that all dogs are observed daily and that all medical problems are conveyed to the attending veterinarian in a timely manner. Correct from this day forward.

At least five brackets were detached from the bottom of the center post inside the primary enclosures for dogs in the adult room. Primary enclosures must be kept in good repair so that enclosure are structurally sound to protect the dogs from injury. Licensee must develop a program to ensure that enclosures are maintained on a regular basis. Correct by January 19, 2016.

Boston terrier male tag number 440 had long nails on all four feet. … Both dogs had there nails trimmed during this inspection.

2, Dachshund female tag number 353 had long nails on both front feet. … Both dogs had there nails trimmed during this inspection.

Wardens viewed kennel records indicating 6 dogs were not currently vaccinated for rabies.

This Warden viewed kennel records indicating 1 adult dog did not have a current rabies vaccination. Once this was brought to the kennel owner's attention the dog was immediately given a rabies vaccination making all dogs current.

The date(s) of the last parvovirus and distemper vaccines administered were not available for all the adult dogs. Failure to list the names and dates of all vaccines and treatments administered makes it difficult the access the animal care program. Licensee must ensure that medical records are kept with the names and dates of all vaccines and treatments administered to the adult dogs. Correct by October 15, 2022.

A veterinary examination was ordered on a dog under section 402(a) based on warden’s observations of the condition of dogs during inspection. Kennel is in compliance with section 402(d) because veterinary examination was completed within the 72-hour time frame.