Breeder Database / New York
Updated September 9, 2025

Melodie Jo Hammond – Famn Damily Farm

Mecklenburg, New York

New York state records

Breeder snapshot

Melodie Jo Hammond – Famn Damily Farm is linked to 29 public inspection reports from New York.

Breed(s)

Golden Retriever
Latest inspectionSeptember 9, 2025
Latest Dog Count3911 adults · 28 puppies
USDA license
New York license708
Exp. 7/29/2025
Inspections on file29 New York

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.

Every public inspection on file, oldest first
DateLicenceTypeDogs countedInspector findings
July 1, 2010New York 708Routine inspection11 dogsNone
June 21, 2011New York 708Routine inspection10 dogsNone
June 28, 2012New York 708Routine inspection12 dogsNone
June 14, 2013New York 708Routine inspection14 dogsNone
June 10, 2014New York 708Routine inspection30 dogsNone
July 14, 2015New York 708Routine inspection23 dogs1 finding
August 21, 2015New York 708Routine inspection31 dogsNone
July 8, 2016New York 708Routine inspection51 dogsNone
July 17, 2017New York 708Routine inspection21 dogs1 finding
August 21, 2017New York 708Routine inspection30 dogsNone
August 17, 2018New York 708Attempted inspectionNot recordedNone
August 22, 2018New York 708Attempted inspectionNot recordedNone
August 24, 2018New York 708Routine inspection38 dogs4 findings
August 31, 2018New York 708Routine inspection35 dogsNone
June 24, 2019New York 708Routine inspection15 dogs4 findings
July 15, 2019New York 708Routine inspection16 dogsNone
August 13, 2020New York 708Routine inspection33 dogs1 finding
September 14, 2020New York 708Routine inspection16 dogsNone
August 23, 2021New York 708Attempted inspectionNot recordedNone
September 30, 2021New York 708Routine inspection22 dogs1 finding
October 12, 2021New York 708Routine inspection19 dogsNone
June 30, 2022New York 708Attempted inspectionNot recordedNone
September 9, 2022New York 708Attempted inspectionNot recordedNone
September 12, 2022New York 708Routine inspection42 dogsNone
September 1, 2023New York 708Routine inspection54 dogs1 finding
October 6, 2023New York 708Routine inspection17 dogsNone
July 25, 2024New York 708Routine inspection17 dogsNone
August 27, 2025New York 708Routine inspection11 dogs3 findings
September 9, 2025New York 708Routine inspection39 dogsNone

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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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,

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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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