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Dog breeder in Howard, PA. 14 dogs at last count. Pennsylvania inspectors cited 11 problems across 12 reports. Every report is free to read.
Howard, Pennsylvania
Dog breeder in Howard, PA. 14 dogs at last count. Pennsylvania inspectors cited 11 problems across 12 reports. Every report is free to read.
Mary Esch – Lick Run Kennel is linked to 12 public inspection reports, carrying 11 inspector findings, from June 2022 to August 2026.
Across 12 inspections between June 2022 and August 2026, inspectors recorded between 7 dogs and 26 dogs at Mary Esch – Lick Run Kennel. The most recent count was 14 dogs on August 11, 2026.
| Date | Licence | Type | Dogs counted | Inspector findings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 9, 2022 | Pennsylvania 18032 | Routine inspection | 13 dogs | None |
| November 28, 2022 | Pennsylvania 18032 | Routine inspection | 26 dogs | None |
| April 14, 2023 | Pennsylvania 18032 | Routine inspection | 15 dogs | None |
| November 8, 2023 | Pennsylvania 18032 | Routine inspection | 9 dogs | None |
| March 14, 2024 | Pennsylvania 18032 | Routine inspection | 8 dogs | None |
| December 13, 2024 | Pennsylvania 18032 | Routine inspection | 10 dogs | 4 findings |
| December 23, 2024 | Pennsylvania 18032 | Routine inspection | 10 dogs | None |
| February 25, 2025 | Pennsylvania 18032 | Routine inspection | 14 dogs | 7 findings |
| April 23, 2025 | Pennsylvania 18032 | Routine inspection | 15 dogs | None |
| November 3, 2025 | Pennsylvania 18032 | Routine inspection | 10 dogs | None |
| April 2, 2026 | Pennsylvania 18032 | Routine inspection | 7 dogs | None |
| August 11, 2026 | Pennsylvania 18032 | Routine inspection | 14 dogs | None |
10 dogs recorded (6 adults · 4 puppies).
This Warden found one adult dog on premises with an expired rabies vaccination.
This Warden observed 4 puppies housed in a primary enclosure which was not constructed or maintained so that it is water resistant and may be readily sanitized.
This Warden found excreta accumulated in an amount that exceeded what could be produced in one day, as well as excreta coated in mold. Excreta was present in trays under the puppies' primary enclosures.
This Warden found an accumulation of debris and excreta inside one primary enclosure.
14 dogs recorded (7 adults · 7 age not given).
Wardens observed interior building surfaces with unsealed wood in areas housing dogs.
Warden observed primary enclosures with buildup of fecal material and debris that was not being removed on a daily basis as required.
Wardens observed primary enclosures with buildup of fecal material and debris that was not being sanitized daily or as often as necessary to prevent an accumulation.
Wardens observed two dogs with significant matting.
Kennel owner could not provide previous year kennel records for all dogs in or through the kennel.
The kennel owner was missing a rabies vaccination certificates or waivers for dog in the kennel.
Veterinary examinations were ordered on 2 dogs under section 402(a) based on warden’s observations of the condition of the dogs during the inspection. The kennel is in compliance with section 402(d) because the veterinary examinations were completed 4 7/2/2026 6:27 PM COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA ADLEB-21 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Dog Law Enforcement Office Kennel Inspection within 72 hours.
Yes. Inspectors recorded 11 problems across 12 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
At the most recent inspection on file, August 11, 2026, inspectors counted 14 dogs (7 adults · 7 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
Kennels near this one, and others recording the same breeds.
| Kennel | Location | Why related | Dogs | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linda L Esch – Skyline Puppies | Howard, PA | Nearby · 1 mi | 26 dogs | No notes |
| Samuel Esch – Double S Kennel | Howard, PA | Nearby · 2 mi | 12 dogs | No notes |
| Reuben O Esch – Mountain View Kennels | Howard, PA | Nearby · 2 mi | 30 dogs | 12 notes |
| Daniel S Glick – DSG Kennel | Howard, PA | Nearby · 2 mi | 11 dogs | 10 notes |
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