Breeder snapshot
Margaret Hooks – Taylorsville, NC is linked to 9 public inspection reports from USDA.
Margaret Hooks – Taylorsville, NC
Taylorsville, North Carolina
USDA licensed
Breed(s)
Not listed in current public records
Exp. 2/21/2027
Inspection Summary
Inspection Dog Counts
Dogs countedInspection date
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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Margaret Hooks – Taylorsville, NC is linked to 9 public inspection reports, from February 2019 to January 2025.
Across 9 inspections between February 2019 and January 2025, inspectors recorded between 16 dogs and 44 dogs at Margaret Hooks – Taylorsville, NC. The most recent count was 34 dogs on January 30, 2025.
| Date | Licence | Type | Dogs counted | Inspector findings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 13, 2019 | USDA 55-A-0176 | Pre-license inspection #2 | 19 dogs | None |
| September 11, 2019 | USDA 55-A-0176 | Routine inspection | 16 dogs | None |
| August 5, 2020 | USDA 55-A-0176 | Routine inspection | 24 dogs | None |
| September 1, 2021 | USDA 55-A-0176 | Routine inspection | 19 dogs | None |
| June 24, 2022 | USDA 55-A-0176 | Routine inspection | 44 dogs | None |
| May 3, 2023 | USDA 55-A-0176 | Routine inspection | 22 dogs | None |
| February 6, 2024 | USDA 55-A-0176 | Re-license inspection | 33 dogs | None |
| April 4, 2024 | USDA 55-A-0176 | Routine inspection | 28 dogs | None |
| January 30, 2025 | USDA 55-A-0176 | Routine inspection | 34 dogs | None |
Questions people ask about this kennel
Has Margaret Hooks – Taylorsville, NC been cited by inspectors?
No. 9 inspections are on file and none of them recorded a problem.
How many dogs does Margaret Hooks – Taylorsville, NC keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, January 30, 2025, inspectors counted 34 dogs (21 adults · 13 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What licences does Margaret Hooks – Taylorsville, NC hold?
- USDA licence 55-A-0176 — expires 2/21/2027
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