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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Marilyn Cromer – Merlyn Kennels is linked to 16 public inspection reports, from November 2018 to March 2026.
Across 16 inspections between November 2018 and March 2026, inspectors recorded between 2 dogs and 5 dogs at Marilyn Cromer – Merlyn Kennels. The most recent count was 3 dogs on March 31, 2026.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
November 21, 2018
Pennsylvania 01075
Routine inspection
4 dogs
None
April 2, 2019
Pennsylvania 01075
Routine inspection
4 dogs
None
October 11, 2019
Pennsylvania 01075
Routine inspection
5 dogs
None
June 26, 2020
Pennsylvania 01075
Routine inspection
5 dogs
None
September 29, 2020
Pennsylvania 01075
Routine inspection
5 dogs
None
March 10, 2021
Pennsylvania 01075
Routine inspection
4 dogs
None
December 8, 2021
Pennsylvania 01075
Routine inspection
3 dogs
None
January 25, 2022
Pennsylvania 01075
Routine inspection
3 dogs
None
October 20, 2022
Pennsylvania 01075
Routine inspection
3 dogs
None
March 21, 2023
Pennsylvania 01075
Routine inspection
2 dogs
None
August 30, 2023
Pennsylvania 01075
Routine inspection
4 dogs
None
July 10, 2024
Pennsylvania 01075
Routine inspection
4 dogs
None
September 27, 2024
Pennsylvania 01075
Routine inspection
3 dogs
None
May 6, 2025
Pennsylvania 01075
Routine inspection
4 dogs
None
October 6, 2025
Pennsylvania 01075
Routine inspection
3 dogs
None
March 31, 2026
Pennsylvania 01075
Routine inspection
3 dogs
None
Questions people ask about this kennel
Has Marilyn Cromer – Merlyn Kennels been cited by inspectors?
No. 16 inspections are on file and none of them recorded a problem.
How many dogs does Marilyn Cromer – Merlyn Kennels keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, March 31, 2026, inspectors counted 3 dogs (3 adults · 0 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What licences does Marilyn Cromer – Merlyn Kennels 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.