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The eye appears sunk in and much smaller than the left eye. … There is a heavy coating of brown material on both sides of the cheek teeth extending up to the gumline."},{"h":"6 y/o Pug (Barbara) sunken eye, tartar","tags":[],"q":"A fawn female pug 'Barbara' (010-773-026) born 1/31/08 has an abnormal left eye. The eye appears sunk in and much smaller than the right eye. … There is a heavy coating of light to dark brown matter on the both sides of the cheek teeth."}],"si":1},{"d":"2015-10-15","s":"USDA","k":"","l":"42-A-1146","t":"Routine inspection","n":29,"b":"20 adults · 9 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1146/10-15-2015.pdf","f":[{"h":"Adult Pug (Herbie) abnormal eye","tags":["Repeat"],"q":"An adult male fawn colored Pug named 'Herbie' and identified by microchip number (956000004241246) has an abnormal right eye. The right eye is more prominent and larger than the left eye. It has a greenish-yellow discharge coming from the eye and a crusty appearance around the bottom edge of the eyelid. The licensee stated the dog's eye was not currently being treated. The licensee also stated the dog was observed by the attending veterinarian during the annual facility inspection in May 2015. However, the licensee does not have any medical records from the attending veterinarian as to what the diagnosis is and what treatment plan is recommended. The abnormal appearance of the eye could be an indication of injury, infection or other medical issues, The licensee must have this animal examined by a veterinarian to obtain an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment plan. Documentation should be available for all medical problems. The diagnosis and any recommended treatment must be part of this documentation. The licensee must ensure all animals receive adequate veterinary care at all times. \\*The three female Pugs named Rachel (microchip 956000008485360), Eudora (microchip 053563279) and Barbara (microchip 010773026) that were listed under 2.40 (b)(2) on the previous inspection report received veterinary care."}],"si":1},{"d":"2016-01-14","s":"USDA","k":"","l":"42-A-1146","t":"Routine inspection","n":33,"b":"20 adults · 13 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1146/1-14-2016.pdf","f":[],"si":1},{"d":"2016-05-11","s":"USDA","k":"","l":"42-A-1146","t":"Routine inspection","n":24,"b":"20 adults · 4 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1146/5-11-2016.pdf","f":[],"si":1},{"d":"2017-02-13","s":"USDA","k":"","l":"42-A-1146","t":"Routine inspection","n":37,"b":"22 adults · 15 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1146/2-13-2017.pdf","f":[],"si":1},{"d":"2018-01-10","s":"USDA","k":"","l":"42-A-1146","t":"Attempted inspection","n":null,"b":"","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1146/1-10-2018.pdf","f":[{"h":"🚫 Access","tags":[],"q":""}],"si":1},{"d":"2018-03-06","s":"USDA","k":"","l":"42-A-1146","t":"Routine inspection","n":36,"b":"25 adults · 11 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1146/3-6-2018.pdf","f":[],"si":1},{"d":"2019-04-24","s":"USDA","k":"","l":"42-A-1146","t":"Routine inspection","n":41,"b":"28 adults · 13 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1146/4-24-2019.pdf","f":[],"si":1},{"d":"2022-04-19","s":"USDA","k":"","l":"42-A-1146","t":"Routine inspection","n":32,"b":"23 adults · 9 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1146/4-19-2022.pdf","f":[],"si":1},{"d":"2023-06-21","s":"USDA","k":"","l":"42-A-1146","t":"Routine inspection","n":21,"b":"21 adults · 0 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1146/6-21-2023.pdf","f":[],"si":1},{"d":"2023-07-24","s":"USDA","k":"","l":"42-A-1146","t":"Routine inspection","n":20,"b":"20 adults · 0 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1146/7-24-2023.pdf","f":[{"h":"Pug (Miranda) overheated during exercise, died","tags":["Critical"],"q":"On 8-July-2023, female pug \"Miranda\" MC#956000011835411 was let out to exercise for approximately under an hour and overheated resulting in her death. The weather forecast for this day according to The Weather Channel was a high of 79 degrees Fahrenheit. The facility representative states they supervised Miranda playing with family members in an outdoor exercise yard and was brought back inside the kennel when finished. An approximate ~5 minutes later a facility representative found her unresponsive in her primary enclosure. The representative tried to cool her off but Miranda passed away shortly after she was found before a veterinarian could be consulted. When climatic conditions present a threat to an animal's health or well-being, appropriate measures must be taken to alleviate the impact of those conditions. An animal may never be subjected to any combination of temperature, humidity, and time that is detrimental to the animal's health or well-being, taking into consideration such factors as the animal's age, species, breed, overall health status, and acclimation. The facility must ensure the animals are housed and exercised in appropriate climatic conditions at all time. The facility has since then taken appropriate action to avoid any dog from overheating. To be."}],"si":1},{"d":"2023-10-03","s":"USDA","k":"","l":"42-A-1146","t":"Routine inspection","n":19,"b":"19 adults · 0 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1146/10-3-2023.pdf","f":[],"si":1},{"d":"2023-12-20","s":"USDA","k":"","l":"42-A-1146","t":"Routine inspection","n":25,"b":"19 adults · 6 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1146/12-20-2023.pdf","f":[],"si":1},{"d":"2024-07-15","s":"USDA","k":"","l":"42-A-1146","t":"Routine inspection","n":18,"b":"18 adults · 0 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1146/7-15-2024.pdf","f":[],"si":1},{"d":"2025-01-28","s":"USDA","k":"","l":"42-A-1146","t":"Routine inspection","n":19,"b":"19 adults · 0 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1146/1-28-2025.pdf","f":[],"si":1},{"d":"2026-01-06","s":"USDA","k":"","l":"42-A-1146","t":"Routine inspection","n":16,"b":"15 adults · 1 puppy","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1146/1-6-2026.pdf","f":[],"si":1}]}
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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Lyle Miller – Wellman, IA is linked to 16 public inspection reports, carrying 5 inspector findings, from August 2014 to January 2026.
Across 15 inspections between August 2014 and January 2026, inspectors recorded between 16 dogs and 41 dogs at Lyle Miller – Wellman, IA. The most recent count was 16 dogs on January 6, 2026.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
August 15, 2014
USDA 42-A-1146
Routine inspection
40 dogs
3 findings
October 15, 2015
USDA 42-A-1146
Routine inspection
29 dogs
1 finding
January 14, 2016
USDA 42-A-1146
Routine inspection
33 dogs
None
May 11, 2016
USDA 42-A-1146
Routine inspection
24 dogs
None
February 13, 2017
USDA 42-A-1146
Routine inspection
37 dogs
None
January 10, 2018
USDA 42-A-1146
Attempted inspection
No access
None
March 6, 2018
USDA 42-A-1146
Routine inspection
36 dogs
None
April 24, 2019
USDA 42-A-1146
Routine inspection
41 dogs
None
April 19, 2022
USDA 42-A-1146
Routine inspection
32 dogs
None
June 21, 2023
USDA 42-A-1146
Routine inspection
21 dogs
None
July 24, 2023
USDA 42-A-1146
Routine inspection
20 dogs
1 finding
October 3, 2023
USDA 42-A-1146
Routine inspection
19 dogs
None
December 20, 2023
USDA 42-A-1146
Routine inspection
25 dogs
None
July 15, 2024
USDA 42-A-1146
Routine inspection
18 dogs
None
January 28, 2025
USDA 42-A-1146
Routine inspection
19 dogs
None
January 6, 2026
USDA 42-A-1146
Routine inspection
16 dogs
None
What inspectors wrote
August 15, 2014 — Routine inspection, USDA 42-A-1146
40 dogs recorded (27 adults · 13 puppies).
2 y/o Pug (Rachel) eye mucus, tartar
A black female pug 'Rachel' born 5/1/12 has an accumulation of cream-colored mucus covering both eyes. … The dog has a thick brown material coating the cheek teeth and a recessed gumline.
4 y/o Pug (Eudora) sunken eye, tartar
A black female pug 'Eudora' (053-563-279) born 4/3/10 has an abnormal right eye. The eye appears sunk in and much smaller than the left eye. … There is a heavy coating of brown material on both sides of the cheek teeth extending up to the gumline.
6 y/o Pug (Barbara) sunken eye, tartar
A fawn female pug 'Barbara' (010-773-026) born 1/31/08 has an abnormal left eye. The eye appears sunk in and much smaller than the right eye. … There is a heavy coating of light to dark brown matter on the both sides of the cheek teeth.
October 15, 2015 — Routine inspection, USDA 42-A-1146
29 dogs recorded (20 adults · 9 puppies).
Adult Pug (Herbie) abnormal eye(Repeat)
An adult male fawn colored Pug named 'Herbie' and identified by microchip number (956000004241246) has an abnormal right eye. The right eye is more prominent and larger than the left eye. It has a greenish-yellow discharge coming from the eye and a crusty appearance around the bottom edge of the eyelid. The licensee stated the dog's eye was not currently being treated. The licensee also stated the dog was observed by the attending veterinarian during the annual facility inspection in May 2015. However, the licensee does not have any medical records from the attending veterinarian as to what the diagnosis is and what treatment plan is recommended. The abnormal appearance of the eye could be an indication of injury, infection or other medical issues, The licensee must have this animal examined by a veterinarian to obtain an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment plan. Documentation should be available for all medical problems. The diagnosis and any recommended treatment must be part of this documentation. The licensee must ensure all animals receive adequate veterinary care at all times. *The three female Pugs named Rachel (microchip 956000008485360), Eudora (microchip 053563279) and Barbara (microchip 010773026) that were listed under 2.40 (b)(2) on the previous inspection report received veterinary care.
July 24, 2023 — Routine inspection, USDA 42-A-1146
20 dogs recorded (20 adults · 0 puppies).
Pug (Miranda) overheated during exercise, died(Critical)
On 8-July-2023, female pug "Miranda" MC#956000011835411 was let out to exercise for approximately under an hour and overheated resulting in her death. The weather forecast for this day according to The Weather Channel was a high of 79 degrees Fahrenheit. The facility representative states they supervised Miranda playing with family members in an outdoor exercise yard and was brought back inside the kennel when finished. An approximate ~5 minutes later a facility representative found her unresponsive in her primary enclosure. The representative tried to cool her off but Miranda passed away shortly after she was found before a veterinarian could be consulted. When climatic conditions present a threat to an animal's health or well-being, appropriate measures must be taken to alleviate the impact of those conditions. An animal may never be subjected to any combination of temperature, humidity, and time that is detrimental to the animal's health or well-being, taking into consideration such factors as the animal's age, species, breed, overall health status, and acclimation. The facility must ensure the animals are housed and exercised in appropriate climatic conditions at all time. The facility has since then taken appropriate action to avoid any dog from overheating. To be.
Has Lyle Miller – Wellman, IA been cited by inspectors?
Yes. Inspectors recorded 5 problems across 16 visits, 1 of them a repeat of an earlier one. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
How many dogs does Lyle Miller – Wellman, IA keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, January 6, 2026, inspectors counted 16 dogs (15 adults · 1 puppy). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What breeds does Lyle Miller – Wellman, IA raise?
The records name Pug. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.
What licences does Lyle Miller – Wellman, IA 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.