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Tethering a dog for an extended period of time can be uncomfortable and stressful for that dog. In addition, it can result in injury to the dog. Tethering of dogs for use as a primary enclosure must be discontinued. Correct starting on 7/23/24."},{"h":"Male Dalmatian couldn't reach watering nipple","tags":[],"q":"An approximately 1.5 year old male Dalmation (microchip #991003002177467) was tethered in its kennel. The tethering prevented the dog from reaching the watering nipple. Not having water continuously available may negatively affect the health and well being of the dog. The dog must be provided potable water on a continual basis. Correct starting on 7/23/24."}]},{"d":"2024-09-11","s":"USDA","l":"33-A-0580","t":"Routine inspection","n":127,"b":"77 adults · 50 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/33-A-0580/9-11-2024.pdf","f":[{"h":"Shih Tzu female with infected wounds","tags":["Direct"],"q":"There was a shitzu female \"Ellie\" (Brown/white) that had multiple wounds on both back legs in the flank area. The dog was in a fight with another female approximately 2 days prior in the run yard. The haircoat was hard to the touch (crusty texture) due to tissue fluids from the wounds beneath it seaping. There were several areas beneath the haircoat that showed a break in the skin where tooth marks were present. While they didnt appear deep, there was a green puss that came out of the wounds in multiple areas and the smell was very pungent and smelled of infection. The legs did appear painful upon examination as the dog pulled away several times. The legs appeared swollen/red and warm to the touch. While the licensee did seperate the dog and washed down the area after the fight, there was no further checking in the following days or medical care provided. The licensee did not think the wounds were serious at the time and did not seek veterinary care. The lack of timely veterinary care can cause a treatable condition to become chronic or infected and cause unnecessary pain and discomfort to the regulated animal. The licensee must provide appropriate methods to prevent, control, diagnose, and treat diseases and injuries, and the availability of emergency, weekend, and holiday care;. To be corrected by: The dog was taken to the attending veterinarian during the inspection"}]},{"d":"2024-09-24","s":"USDA","l":"33-A-0580","t":"Focused inspection","n":4,"b":"4 adults · 0 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/33-A-0580/9-24-2024.pdf","f":[]}]}],"rows":[{"d":"2024-09-26","s":"USDA","k":"","l":"33-A-0635","t":"Pre-license inspection","n":128,"b":"76 adults · 52 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/33-A-0635/9-26-2024.pdf","f":[],"si":1},{"d":"2025-01-28","s":"USDA","k":"","l":"33-A-0635","t":"Routine inspection","n":134,"b":"67 adults · 67 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/33-A-0635/1-28-2025.pdf","f":[],"si":1},{"d":"2026-02-05","s":"USDA","k":"","l":"33-A-0635","t":"Routine inspection","n":19,"b":"13 adults · 6 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/33-A-0635/2-5-2026.pdf","f":[],"si":1}]}
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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Matthew Hochstetler – Arthur, IL is linked to 3 public inspection reports, from September 2024 to February 2026.
Across 3 inspections between September 2024 and February 2026, inspectors recorded between 19 dogs and 134 dogs at Matthew Hochstetler – Arthur, IL. The most recent count was 19 dogs on February 5, 2026.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
September 26, 2024
USDA 33-A-0635
Pre-license inspection
128 dogs
None
January 28, 2025
USDA 33-A-0635
Routine inspection
134 dogs
None
February 5, 2026
USDA 33-A-0635
Routine inspection
19 dogs
None
Questions people ask about this kennel
Has Matthew Hochstetler – Arthur, IL been cited by inspectors?
No. 3 inspections are on file and none of them recorded a problem.
How many dogs does Matthew Hochstetler – Arthur, IL keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, February 5, 2026, inspectors counted 19 dogs (13 adults · 6 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What breeds does Matthew Hochstetler – Arthur, IL raise?
The records name Dalmatian, Labrador Retriever, Maltipoo, Shih Tzu, Yorkie, Yorkipoo. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.
What licences does Matthew Hochstetler – Arthur, IL hold?
USDA licence 33-A-0635 — expires 9/27/2027
Is anyone else licensed at this address?
1 other licence has been recorded at the address used by Matthew Hochstetler – Arthur, IL:
Nelson Hochstetler — USDA licence 33-A-0580 (2017 – 2024)
We collect and organize public records from government sources, including USDA APHIS and state departments of agriculture. We do not conduct our own inspections.