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The licensee had a bottle of ivermectin stored amongst insecticide and plant food. Improperly stored medication can become contaminated and thus can be harmful to the animals. Store all medications and vaccines properly and away from chemicals or other products to ensure that they are not contaminated. Correct from this day forward."},{"h":"Feces piled under wire flooring","tags":[],"q":"Sanitation in primary enclosures In the puppy and adult enclosures, there was a buildup of excreta, waste, and animal hair in the corners and sides, underneath the wire floor material. Inadequate cleaning practices can result in contamination of food or water, an increase in insect or vermin activity, and a risk of illness to the animals. 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Dogs younger than 8 weeks of age are more susceptible to stresses that occur from travelling and being placed into a new facility. Their immune systems are more susceptible to becoming comprised which could cause them to become sick and even die. The licensee must not sell any more puppies under 8 weeks of age unless it is directly to the end consumer. Correct immediately."}],"si":1},{"d":"2017-12-13","s":"USDA","k":"","l":"35-A-0324","t":"Routine inspection","n":26,"b":"13 adults · 13 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/35-A-0324/12-13-2017.pdf","f":[],"si":1},{"d":"2019-03-12","s":"USDA","k":"","l":"35-A-0324","t":"Routine inspection","n":18,"b":"12 adults · 6 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/35-A-0324/3-12-2019.pdf","f":[],"si":1},{"d":"2020-03-04","s":"USDA","k":"","l":"35-A-0324","t":"Routine inspection","n":18,"b":"15 adults · 3 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/35-A-0324/3-4-2020.pdf","f":[],"si":1},{"d":"2022-04-05","s":"USDA","k":"","l":"35-A-0324","t":"Routine inspection","n":19,"b":"14 adults · 5 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/35-A-0324/4-5-2022.pdf","f":[],"si":1},{"d":"2024-02-20","s":"USDA","k":"","l":"35-A-0324","t":"Re-license inspection","n":16,"b":"12 adults · 4 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/35-A-0324/2-20-2024.pdf","f":[],"si":1},{"d":"2024-11-06","s":"USDA","k":"","l":"35-A-0324","t":"Routine inspection","n":34,"b":"13 adults · 21 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/35-A-0324/11-6-2024.pdf","f":[],"si":1},{"d":"2025-11-20","s":"USDA","k":"","l":"35-A-0324","t":"Routine inspection","n":20,"b":"14 adults · 6 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/35-A-0324/11-20-2025.pdf","f":[{"h":"Dachshund nursing puppy untreated","tags":[],"q":"A tri-colored Dachshund named \"Lacey\" (tag #062) is nursing a five day old puppy. During inspection, the puppy wasn't moving around much. When asked, the licensee stated the puppy seemed to be thriving and doing well the first four days, but she noticed that it wasn't moving around much last night. She stated the status hasn't seem to change from last night. The licensee hasn't contacted the attending veterinarian and hasn't done anything to provide treatment to the puppy. Not contacting the attending veterinarian on a nursing puppy that doesn't seem to be thriving over the past day could result in the puppy getting sicker. A mechanism of direct and frequent communication is required so that timely and accurate information on problems of animal health, behavior, and well-being is conveyed to the attending veterinarian. The attending veterinarian must be contacted and the puppy must be treated per his/her instructions. Correct starting on 11/20/25."}],"si":1}]}
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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Marlin Brubacher – Thorp, WI is linked to 12 public inspection reports, carrying 4 inspector findings, from February 2014 to November 2025.
Across 11 inspections between February 2014 and November 2025, inspectors recorded between 16 dogs and 34 dogs at Marlin Brubacher – Thorp, WI. The most recent count was 20 dogs on November 20, 2025.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
February 11, 2014
USDA 35-A-0324
Attempted inspection
No access
None
February 18, 2014
USDA 35-A-0324
Routine inspection
24 dogs
2 findings
February 18, 2015
USDA 35-A-0324
Routine inspection
26 dogs
None
January 12, 2016
USDA 35-A-0324
Routine inspection
25 dogs
None
December 1, 2016
USDA 35-A-0324
Routine inspection
31 dogs
1 finding
December 13, 2017
USDA 35-A-0324
Routine inspection
26 dogs
None
March 12, 2019
USDA 35-A-0324
Routine inspection
18 dogs
None
March 4, 2020
USDA 35-A-0324
Routine inspection
18 dogs
None
April 5, 2022
USDA 35-A-0324
Routine inspection
19 dogs
None
February 20, 2024
USDA 35-A-0324
Re-license inspection
16 dogs
None
November 6, 2024
USDA 35-A-0324
Routine inspection
34 dogs
None
November 20, 2025
USDA 35-A-0324
Routine inspection
20 dogs
1 finding
What inspectors wrote
February 18, 2014 — Routine inspection, USDA 35-A-0324
24 dogs recorded (15 adults · 9 puppies).
Medication stored with insecticide
Appropriate methods to treat disease and injury. The licensee had a bottle of ivermectin stored amongst insecticide and plant food. Improperly stored medication can become contaminated and thus can be harmful to the animals. Store all medications and vaccines properly and away from chemicals or other products to ensure that they are not contaminated. Correct from this day forward.
Feces piled under wire flooring
Sanitation in primary enclosures In the puppy and adult enclosures, there was a buildup of excreta, waste, and animal hair in the corners and sides, underneath the wire floor material. Inadequate cleaning practices can result in contamination of food or water, an increase in insect or vermin activity, and a risk of illness to the animals. Follow proper cleaning practices as directed in section 3.11 Correct by 2/22/14
December 1, 2016 — Routine inspection, USDA 35-A-0324
31 dogs recorded (14 adults · 17 puppies).
Four puppies sold under 8 weeks
Four puppies born on 5/19/16 were sold by the licensee to a USDA licensed dealer on 7/12/16. The puppies would have been 54 days old on the day of sale which is two days shy of the required 8 weeks of age that they are required to be before being sold and transported. Dogs younger than 8 weeks of age are more susceptible to stresses that occur from travelling and being placed into a new facility. Their immune systems are more susceptible to becoming comprised which could cause them to become sick and even die. The licensee must not sell any more puppies under 8 weeks of age unless it is directly to the end consumer. Correct immediately.
November 20, 2025 — Routine inspection, USDA 35-A-0324
20 dogs recorded (14 adults · 6 puppies).
Dachshund nursing puppy untreated
A tri-colored Dachshund named "Lacey" (tag #062) is nursing a five day old puppy. During inspection, the puppy wasn't moving around much. When asked, the licensee stated the puppy seemed to be thriving and doing well the first four days, but she noticed that it wasn't moving around much last night. She stated the status hasn't seem to change from last night. The licensee hasn't contacted the attending veterinarian and hasn't done anything to provide treatment to the puppy. Not contacting the attending veterinarian on a nursing puppy that doesn't seem to be thriving over the past day could result in the puppy getting sicker. A mechanism of direct and frequent communication is required so that timely and accurate information on problems of animal health, behavior, and well-being is conveyed to the attending veterinarian. The attending veterinarian must be contacted and the puppy must be treated per his/her instructions. Correct starting on 11/20/25.
Has Marlin Brubacher – Thorp, WI been cited by inspectors?
Yes. Inspectors recorded 4 problems across 12 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
How many dogs does Marlin Brubacher – Thorp, WI keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, November 20, 2025, inspectors counted 20 dogs (14 adults · 6 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What breeds does Marlin Brubacher – Thorp, WI raise?
The records name Dachshund. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.
What licences does Marlin Brubacher – Thorp, WI 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.