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There is no 2025 application received by the Bureau."},{"h":"Wood housing not water resistant","tags":[],"q":"Wardens observed wood throughout dogs’ housing facilities which was not constructed or maintained so that they are water resistant and may be readily sanitized."},{"h":"Primary enclosures too small","tags":[],"q":"Wardens observed primary enclosures that housed dogs and did not provide the minimum amount of floors space as required."},{"h":"Enclosures under 6-inch clearance","tags":[],"q":"Wardens observed primary enclosures that were not at least 6 inches above the head of the tallest dog contained."},{"h":"Housing with strong ammonia odor","tags":[],"q":"Wardens experienced a strong odor of ammonia present in housing facilities of the kennel."},{"h":"Dirty bedding in multiple enclosures","tags":[],"q":"Wardens observed bedding, in multiple primary enclosures, that was not clean."},{"h":"Primary enclosures heavily soiled with feces","tags":[],"q":"Wardens observed multiple primary enclosures that were heavily soiled with an accumulation of debris and excreta and permeated a strong odor of ammonia."}]},{"d":"2025-06-02","s":"Pennsylvania","k":"","l":"PA - 18421","t":"Routine inspection","n":20,"b":"15 adults · 5 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/pa/18421/6-2-2025.pdf","f":[]},{"d":"2025-11-03","s":"Pennsylvania","k":"","l":"PA - 18421","t":"Routine inspection","n":25,"b":"15 adults · 10 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/pa/18421/11-3-2025.pdf","f":[{"h":"Kennel may exceed license limit","tags":[],"q":"Per the kennel owner’s request, Supervisor Penn did a thorough review of the records post-inspection. Based on the review of the records, it appears the kennel owner may have exceeded the license limit. There are discrepancies found that need to be addressed concerning the records, rabies and license limit."},{"h":"Missing or inaccurate dog records","tags":[],"q":"Wardens and Supervisor Penn viewed records that had been missing information and/or was inaccurate, such as when a dog left the kennel, dates of birth, etc. There are dogs listed by the owner for sale that cannot be located on record. There are dogs vaccinated against rabies for the owner that don’t match dogs on records."}]},{"d":"2025-12-11","s":"Pennsylvania","k":"","l":"PA - 18421","t":"Routine inspection","n":28,"b":"19 adults · 9 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/pa/18421/12-11-2025.pdf","f":[{"h":"Excess household goods and trash","tags":[],"q":"Wardens viewed an excessive amount of household goods, food, and trash throughout the kennel building."},{"h":"Inaccurate and missing dog records","tags":[],"q":"Wardens viewed records that had been missing information and/or was inaccurate, such as when a dog left the kennel, dates of birth, etc. There are dogs listed by the owner for sale that are not on record. There are dogs vaccinated against rabies for the owner that don’t match dogs on records. There are dogs listed as sold to people who did not purchase said dogs. Additionally, there are addresses and names listed on records do not exist."},{"h":"Falsified bills of sale","tags":[],"q":"Wardens viewed bills of sales for dogs purchased/brought into the kennel that, based on additional investigation, do not appear to be accurate and/or are otherwise are falsified."},{"h":"Rabies vaccine certificates incorrect","tags":[],"q":"Wardens were provided and viewed nineteen (19) rabies vaccination certificates. Of those certificates, not all of them matched information to a dog listed on the kennel records, such as, the sex, breed type, name, and/or date of birth. There are, at least, two (2) dogs that do not appear to have received a vaccination as none of the certifications presented match their record. Additionally, certificate(s) alleged to be for a specific dog do not appear valid as said dog would have been less than eight (8) weeks of age when vaccine was administered."},{"h":"Transferred dog in public place","tags":[],"q":"Based on evidence and information obtained the kennel owner did transfer a dog in a public place in this Commonwealth. 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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Madison Wasser – Hopping Mads' is linked to 8 public inspection reports, carrying 17 inspector findings, from October 2023 to April 2026.
Across 8 inspections between October 2023 and April 2026, inspectors recorded between 13 dogs and 28 dogs at Madison Wasser – Hopping Mads'. The most recent count was 13 dogs on April 21, 2026.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
October 11, 2023
Pennsylvania 18421
Routine inspection
14 dogs
None
July 1, 2024
Pennsylvania 18421
Routine inspection
14 dogs
None
October 24, 2024
Pennsylvania 18421
Routine inspection
14 dogs
None
February 27, 2025
Pennsylvania 18421
Routine inspection
19 dogs
7 findings
June 2, 2025
Pennsylvania 18421
Routine inspection
20 dogs
None
November 3, 2025
Pennsylvania 18421
Routine inspection
25 dogs
2 findings
December 11, 2025
Pennsylvania 18421
Routine inspection
28 dogs
5 findings
April 21, 2026
Pennsylvania 18421
Routine inspection
13 dogs
3 findings
What inspectors wrote
February 27, 2025 — Routine inspection, Pennsylvania 18421
19 dogs recorded (11 adults · 8 puppies).
2025 kennel renewal not submitted
The kennel has not submitted their application to renew for 2025 as of the date and time of the inspection. There is no 2025 application received by the Bureau.
Wood housing not water resistant
Wardens observed wood throughout dogs’ housing facilities which was not constructed or maintained so that they are water resistant and may be readily sanitized.
Primary enclosures too small
Wardens observed primary enclosures that housed dogs and did not provide the minimum amount of floors space as required.
Enclosures under 6-inch clearance
Wardens observed primary enclosures that were not at least 6 inches above the head of the tallest dog contained.
Housing with strong ammonia odor
Wardens experienced a strong odor of ammonia present in housing facilities of the kennel.
Dirty bedding in multiple enclosures
Wardens observed bedding, in multiple primary enclosures, that was not clean.
Primary enclosures heavily soiled with feces
Wardens observed multiple primary enclosures that were heavily soiled with an accumulation of debris and excreta and permeated a strong odor of ammonia.
November 3, 2025 — Routine inspection, Pennsylvania 18421
25 dogs recorded (15 adults · 10 puppies).
Kennel may exceed license limit
Per the kennel owner’s request, Supervisor Penn did a thorough review of the records post-inspection. Based on the review of the records, it appears the kennel owner may have exceeded the license limit. There are discrepancies found that need to be addressed concerning the records, rabies and license limit.
Missing or inaccurate dog records
Wardens and Supervisor Penn viewed records that had been missing information and/or was inaccurate, such as when a dog left the kennel, dates of birth, etc. There are dogs listed by the owner for sale that cannot be located on record. There are dogs vaccinated against rabies for the owner that don’t match dogs on records.
December 11, 2025 — Routine inspection, Pennsylvania 18421
28 dogs recorded (19 adults · 9 puppies).
Excess household goods and trash
Wardens viewed an excessive amount of household goods, food, and trash throughout the kennel building.
Inaccurate and missing dog records
Wardens viewed records that had been missing information and/or was inaccurate, such as when a dog left the kennel, dates of birth, etc. There are dogs listed by the owner for sale that are not on record. There are dogs vaccinated against rabies for the owner that don’t match dogs on records. There are dogs listed as sold to people who did not purchase said dogs. Additionally, there are addresses and names listed on records do not exist.
Falsified bills of sale
Wardens viewed bills of sales for dogs purchased/brought into the kennel that, based on additional investigation, do not appear to be accurate and/or are otherwise are falsified.
Rabies vaccine certificates incorrect
Wardens were provided and viewed nineteen (19) rabies vaccination certificates. Of those certificates, not all of them matched information to a dog listed on the kennel records, such as, the sex, breed type, name, and/or date of birth. There are, at least, two (2) dogs that do not appear to have received a vaccination as none of the certifications presented match their record. Additionally, certificate(s) alleged to be for a specific dog do not appear valid as said dog would have been less than eight (8) weeks of age when vaccine was administered.
Transferred dog in public place
Based on evidence and information obtained the kennel owner did transfer a dog in a public place in this Commonwealth. The kennel owner has been notified and warned previously that said action is illegal.
April 21, 2026 — Routine inspection, Pennsylvania 18421
13 dogs recorded (13 adults · 0 puppies).
Trash blocking exercise yard entrance
Wardens viewed a large amount of trash bags and trash cans outside of the exercise yard that arranged to be blocking the outdoor entrance to the exercise yard.
Aggressive dogs blocking interior access
Wardens were unable to gain access to the outdoor exercise yard to inspect as required. The kennel owner had dog(s) with aggressive behavior and was unable/unwilling to relocate said dogs to safely allow wardens access to the yard from the interior entrance typically used during inspections.
Trash and cans blocking outdoor entrance
Wardens were unable to gain access to the outdoor exercise yard to inspect as required. … Wardens attempted to gain access to the exercise area through an outdoor entrance but were unable to because of the large amount of trash and trash cans blocking the entryway.
Has Madison Wasser – Hopping Mads' been cited by inspectors?
Yes. Inspectors recorded 17 problems across 8 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
How many dogs does Madison Wasser – Hopping Mads' keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, April 21, 2026, inspectors counted 13 dogs (13 adults · 0 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What licences does Madison Wasser – Hopping Mads' 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.