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Golden Retriever breeder in Mecklenburg, NY. 39 dogs at last count. New York inspectors cited 16 problems across 29 reports. Every report is free to read.
Melodie Jo Hammond – Famn Damily Farm
Mecklenburg, New York
New York state records
Breed(s)
Golden Retriever
Exp. 7/29/2025
Inspection Summary
Inspection Dog Counts
Dogs counted
Inspection date
Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Melodie Jo Hammond – Famn Damily Farm is linked to 29 public inspection reports, carrying 16 inspector findings, from July 2010 to September 2025.
Across 24 inspections between July 2010 and September 2025, inspectors recorded between 10 dogs and 54 dogs at Melodie Jo Hammond – Famn Damily Farm. The most recent count was 39 dogs on September 9, 2025.
| Date | Licence | Type | Dogs counted | Inspector findings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2010 | New York 708 | Routine inspection | 11 dogs | None |
| June 21, 2011 | New York 708 | Routine inspection | 10 dogs | None |
| June 28, 2012 | New York 708 | Routine inspection | 12 dogs | None |
| June 14, 2013 | New York 708 | Routine inspection | 14 dogs | None |
| June 10, 2014 | New York 708 | Routine inspection | 30 dogs | None |
| July 14, 2015 | New York 708 | Routine inspection | 23 dogs | 1 finding |
| August 21, 2015 | New York 708 | Routine inspection | 31 dogs | None |
| July 8, 2016 | New York 708 | Routine inspection | 51 dogs | None |
| July 17, 2017 | New York 708 | Routine inspection | 21 dogs | 1 finding |
| August 21, 2017 | New York 708 | Routine inspection | 30 dogs | None |
| August 17, 2018 | New York 708 | Attempted inspection | No access | None |
| August 22, 2018 | New York 708 | Attempted inspection | No access | None |
| August 24, 2018 | New York 708 | Routine inspection | 38 dogs | 4 findings |
| August 31, 2018 | New York 708 | Routine inspection | 35 dogs | None |
| June 24, 2019 | New York 708 | Routine inspection | 15 dogs | 4 findings |
| July 15, 2019 | New York 708 | Routine inspection | 16 dogs | None |
| August 13, 2020 | New York 708 | Routine inspection | 33 dogs | 1 finding |
| September 14, 2020 | New York 708 | Routine inspection | 16 dogs | None |
| August 23, 2021 | New York 708 | Attempted inspection | No access | None |
| September 30, 2021 | New York 708 | Routine inspection | 22 dogs | 1 finding |
| October 12, 2021 | New York 708 | Routine inspection | 19 dogs | None |
| June 30, 2022 | New York 708 | Attempted inspection | No access | None |
| September 9, 2022 | New York 708 | Attempted inspection | No access | None |
| September 12, 2022 | New York 708 | Routine inspection | 42 dogs | None |
| September 1, 2023 | New York 708 | Routine inspection | 54 dogs | 1 finding |
| October 6, 2023 | New York 708 | Routine inspection | 17 dogs | None |
| July 25, 2024 | New York 708 | Routine inspection | 17 dogs | None |
| August 27, 2025 | New York 708 | Routine inspection | 11 dogs | 3 findings |
| September 9, 2025 | New York 708 | Routine inspection | 39 dogs | None |
What inspectors wrote
July 14, 2015 — Routine inspection, New York 708
23 dogs recorded (14 adults · 9 puppies · 1 other dog).
- Barn kennel roof rusted, bare wood
The roof of one of the indoor kennels in the barn is rusted. Bare wood is exposed on the inside of the 3 new kennels on the walls & floors. Bare wood and rusted metal is not impervious and therefore cannot be properly cleaned and disinfected.
July 17, 2017 — Routine inspection, New York 708
21 dogs recorded (16 adults · 5 puppies).
- Five pups sold under eight weeks
Five pups sold that were less than eight weeks of age
August 24, 2018 — Routine inspection, New York 708
38 dogs recorded (15 adults · 23 puppies).
- Chewed wood on shelter edge
Exposed, chewed wood on edge of shelter part of 2 primary enclosures
- Non-parvocidal cleaner used on birthing pools
Non-parvocidal cleaner used to clean whelping/puppy pools.
- 2 adult dogs missing rabies vaccinations (Critical)
2 adult dogs missing current rabies vaccinations
- Pup vet exam form missing, murmur noted
Heart murmur listed on standard form for 1 pup missing from official veterinary health exam paperwork.
June 24, 2019 — Routine inspection, New York 708
15 dogs recorded (14 adults · 1 puppy).
- Exposed wood panels on enclosures
Exposed wood panels on the sides of at least 3 of the adult primary enclosures.
- Veterinary plan missing dosing and signature
Veterinary plan does not contain dosing for listed medications and does not have a current veterinarian signature.
- Exercise plan missing daily records
Daily documentation of excerise time written in excerise plan not available.
- Purebred dog license paperwork missing
Proper purebred dog license paperwork not available.
August 13, 2020 — Routine inspection, New York 708
33 dogs recorded (14 adults · 19 puppies).
- Missing at least two puppy sales forms
Missing at least 2 standard forms from puppy sales.
September 30, 2021 — Routine inspection, New York 708
22 dogs recorded (15 adults · 7 puppies).
- 5 adult dogs missing rabies proof (Critical)
5 adults missing proof of current rabies
September 1, 2023 — Routine inspection, New York 708
54 dogs recorded (18 adults · 36 puppies).
- Complete records unavailable for review
Unable to determine - complete records since last inspection unavailable for review.
August 27, 2025 — Routine inspection, New York 708
11 dogs recorded (11 adults).
- Veterinary care plan incomplete (Critical)
Veterinary care plan incomplete at time of inspection.
- Golden Retrievers rabies certificates unavailable (Critical)
Current rabies vaccination certificate unavailable at time of inspection for: "Clover" Female Golden Retriever DOB 12/30/2017, "Chase" Male Golden Retriever DOB 05/10/2024, and "Christen" Male Golden Retriever DOB 10/12/2020.
- Male Golden Retriever no health exam (Critical)
No current health exam available at time of inspection for "Chase" Male Golden Retriever DOB 05/10/2024,
Questions people ask about this kennel
Has Melodie Jo Hammond – Famn Damily Farm been cited by inspectors?
Yes. Inspectors recorded 16 problems across 29 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
How many dogs does Melodie Jo Hammond – Famn Damily Farm keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, September 9, 2025, inspectors counted 39 dogs (11 adults · 28 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What breeds does Melodie Jo Hammond – Famn Damily Farm raise?
The records name Golden Retriever. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.
What licences does Melodie Jo Hammond – Famn Damily Farm hold?
- New York licence 708 — expires 7/29/2025
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