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Dog breeder in Baltic, OH. 161 dogs at last count. Ohio inspectors cited 1 problem across 2 reports. Every report is free to read.
Baltic, Ohio
Dog breeder in Baltic, OH. 161 dogs at last count. Ohio inspectors cited 1 problem across 2 reports. Every report is free to read.
Melvin C Raber – Baltic, OH is linked to 2 public inspection reports, carrying 1 inspector finding, from July 2025 to April 2026.
Across 2 inspections between July 2025 and April 2026, inspectors recorded between 103 dogs and 161 dogs at Melvin C Raber – Baltic, OH. The most recent count was 161 dogs on April 29, 2026.
| Date | Licence | Type | Dogs counted | Inspector findings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 30, 2025 | Ohio CB003233 | Routine inspection | 103 dogs | None |
| April 29, 2026 | Ohio CB003233 | Routine inspection | 161 dogs | 1 finding |
161 dogs recorded (80 adults · 81 puppies).
A pen housing a 17-inch female had 6 sq ft of solid flooring but required 9.39 sq ft of solid or slatted flooring. The licensee corrected this issue during the inspection. Corrected on: 4/29/2026
3 photographs taken by inspectors at Melvin C Raber – Baltic, OH and attached to their reports.

July 30, 2025 — Ohio inspection (report PDF)

July 30, 2025 — Ohio inspection (report PDF)

July 30, 2025 — Ohio inspection (report PDF)
Yes. Inspectors recorded 1 problem across 2 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
At the most recent inspection on file, April 29, 2026, inspectors counted 161 dogs (80 adults · 81 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel M Hochstetler | Fresno, OH | Nearby · < 1 mi | 29 dogs | 3 notes |
| Michael L Troyer | Fresno, OH | Nearby · < 1 mi | 75 dogs | 6 notes |
| Rachel R Mast | Fresno, OH | Nearby · < 1 mi | 90 dogs | No notes |
| Myron W Yoder | Baltic, OH | Nearby · < 1 mi | 54 dogs | 14 notes |
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