Breeder snapshot
Dog breeder in Norfolk, NE. 36 dogs at last count. USDA and Nebraska inspectors cited 14 problems across 24 reports. Every report is free to read.
Lynette Addison – Norfolk, NE
Norfolk, Nebraska
USDA licensedNebraska state records
Breed(s)
Labrador Retriever, Shiba Inu
Inspection Summary
Inspection Dog Counts
Dogs counted
Inspection date
Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Lynette Addison – Norfolk, NE is linked to 24 public inspection reports, carrying 14 inspector findings, from June 2014 to October 2025.
Across 23 inspections between June 2014 and October 2025, inspectors recorded between 25 dogs and 187 dogs at Lynette Addison – Norfolk, NE. The most recent count was 36 dogs on October 8, 2025.
| Date | Licence | Type | Dogs counted | Inspector findings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 25, 2014 | USDA 47-A-0580 | Routine inspection | 187 dogs | 1 finding |
| June 30, 2015 | USDA 47-A-0580 | Attempted inspection | No access | None |
| August 12, 2015 | USDA 47-A-0580 | Routine inspection | 173 dogs | 5 findings |
| October 9, 2015 | USDA 47-A-0580 | Routine inspection | 132 dogs | None |
| May 10, 2016 | USDA 47-A-0580 | Routine inspection | 133 dogs | None |
| October 26, 2016 | USDA 47-A-0580 | Routine inspection | 133 dogs | None |
| October 18, 2017 | USDA 47-A-0580 | Routine inspection | 101 dogs | None |
| August 28, 2018 | USDA 47-A-0580 | Routine inspection | 105 dogs | None |
| September 3, 2019 | USDA 47-A-0580 | Routine inspection | 47 dogs | None |
| October 29, 2020 | Nebraska KN267 | Routine inspection | 26 dogs | 1 finding |
| December 2, 2020 | Nebraska KN267 | Routine inspection | 69 dogs | 1 finding |
| June 24, 2021 | Nebraska KN267 | Routine inspection | 27 dogs | 1 finding |
| August 25, 2021 | USDA 47-A-0580 | Pre-license inspection | 57 dogs | None |
| November 2, 2021 | Nebraska KN267 | Routine inspection | 35 dogs | 1 finding |
| May 12, 2022 | USDA 47-A-0634 | Routine inspection | 50 dogs | None |
| April 6, 2023 | Nebraska KN267 | Routine inspection | 45 dogs | 1 finding |
| June 13, 2023 | USDA 47-A-0634 | Routine inspection | 26 dogs | None |
| May 6, 2024 | Nebraska KN267 | Routine inspection | 37 dogs | 1 finding |
| May 20, 2024 | Nebraska KN267 | Routine inspection | 36 dogs | 1 finding |
| July 5, 2024 | Nebraska KN267 | Routine inspection | 32 dogs | 1 finding |
| October 15, 2024 | USDA 47-A-0642 | Pre-license inspection | 36 dogs | None |
| May 6, 2025 | USDA 47-A-0417 | Routine inspection | 25 dogs | None |
| September 10, 2025 | USDA 47-A-0642 | Routine inspection | 38 dogs | None |
| October 8, 2025 | Nebraska KN267 | Routine inspection | 36 dogs | None |
What inspectors wrote
June 25, 2014 — Routine inspection, USDA 47-A-0580
187 dogs recorded (109 adults · 78 puppies).
- Rusted pipes with jagged edges
There are places in the large dog enclosures where the metal pipes have rusted. This rusting has left some pipe joints unsecure and in other places the rust has resulted in jagged metal edges. Jagged edges may cause injury to the dogs. The rusted joints may affect the structural strength of the pipes. All surfaces must be constructed in a manner that are free of excessive rust that affects the structural strength of the materials or that results in jagged edges. Correct by 25 July 2014.
August 12, 2015 — Routine inspection, USDA 47-A-0580
173 dogs recorded (110 adults · 63 puppies).
- Female Yellow Labrador wrist swelling
An adult female yellow Labrador retriever named Shamie with microchip number 108360097 has a swelling on her right front leg wrist joint. The swelling protrudes approximately 0.5 inches more than her left wrist, and is mainly on the front and left side of the joint. The dog was observed to shift her weight off the affected leg every 15-20 seconds. She limped very slightly. Upon palpation of the swelling, it felt hard to the touch like bone.
- Female Shiba Inu overgrown toenails
An adult red and white female shiba inu named Mia with microchip number 086842345 has toenails that are too long.
- Rusted enclosure pipes, jagged edges (Repeat)
There are places in the large dog enclosures where the metal pipes are still rusted. This rusting has left some pipe joints unsecure and in other places the rust has resulted in jagged metal edges. Jagged edges may cause injury to the dogs. The rusted joints may affect the structural strength of the pipes. All surfaces must be constructed in manners that are free of excessive rust that affects the structural strength of the materials or that results in jagged edges.
- Chewed outdoor shelter edges
In the outdoor enclosures, the entryway edges of two plastic shelter structures are chewed with a jagged, roughened surface.
- Indoor wall boards scratched 50 percent
In one indoor enclosure, the plastic or fiberglass wall boards are scratched on approximately fifty percent of the surfaces.
October 29, 2020 — Routine inspection, Nebraska KN267
26 dogs recorded (26 adults · 0 puppies).
- Ammonia 11 ppm in enclosures
Ammonia levels at 11 ppm. Vent needs cleaned may help odor.
December 2, 2020 — Routine inspection, Nebraska KN267
69 dogs recorded (22 adults · 47 puppies).
- Ammonia 6 ppm front, 10 ppm back
Front Room 6 ppm, Back Room 10 ppm
June 24, 2021 — Routine inspection, Nebraska KN267
27 dogs recorded (23 adults · 4 puppies).
- Strong ammonia odor 12ppm front room
Strong ammonia odor 12ppm in front room. Need better ventalation.
November 2, 2021 — Routine inspection, Nebraska KN267
35 dogs recorded (24 adults · 11 puppies).
- Ammonia 9 ppm front, 12 ppm back
ppm in front room 9, ppm back room 12
April 6, 2023 — Routine inspection, Nebraska KN267
45 dogs recorded (22 adults · 23 puppies).
- Poor ventilation, 11 ppm
More ventalation needed, 11 ppm
May 6, 2024 — Routine inspection, Nebraska KN267
37 dogs recorded (22 adults · 15 puppies).
- Birthing room ammonia 19 ppm
whelping room needs more ventalation 19 ppm ammonia reading.
May 20, 2024 — Routine inspection, Nebraska KN267
36 dogs recorded (22 adults · 14 puppies).
- Ammonia 29 ppm back room
amonia in front room 17 ppm back room 29 ppm need more ventilation
July 5, 2024 — Routine inspection, Nebraska KN267
32 dogs recorded (22 adults · 10 puppies).
- Ammonia 7 ppm front, 6 ppm back
ventalation in front room is 7 ppm and back room is 6 ppm
Questions people ask about this kennel
Has Lynette Addison – Norfolk, NE been cited by inspectors?
Yes. Inspectors recorded 14 problems across 24 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 Lynette Addison – Norfolk, NE keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, October 8, 2025, inspectors counted 36 dogs (18 adults · 18 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What breeds does Lynette Addison – Norfolk, NE raise?
The records name Labrador Retriever, Shiba Inu. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.
What licences does Lynette Addison – Norfolk, NE hold?
- USDA licence 47-A-0642 — expires 10/31/2027
- USDA licence 47-A-0417 — Cancelled 8/24/2009
- USDA licence 47-A-0580 — Cancelled 8/26/2021
- USDA licence 47-A-0634 — Cancelled 8/27/2024
- Nebraska licence KN267
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