Breeder Database / Pennsylvania
Updated June 24, 2026

Melvin Lapp – Paw Tale Puppies

Dornsife, Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania state records

Breeder snapshot

Melvin Lapp – Paw Tale Puppies is linked to 6 public inspection reports from Pennsylvania.

Breed(s)

Not listed in current public records
Latest inspectionJune 24, 2026
Latest Dog Count10034 adults · 66 puppies
USDA license
Pennsylvania license18520
Exp. 12/31/2026
Inspections on file6 Pennsylvania

Inspection Summary

Inspection Dog Counts

Dogs counted
Inspection date

Inspection Report Details

DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport

All inspections and findings in full

Melvin Lapp – Paw Tale Puppies is linked to 6 public inspection reports, carrying 2 inspector findings, from February 2024 to June 2026.

Across 6 inspections between February 2024 and June 2026, inspectors recorded between 61 dogs and 102 dogs at Melvin Lapp – Paw Tale Puppies. The most recent count was 100 dogs on June 24, 2026.

Every public inspection on file, oldest first
DateLicenceTypeDogs countedInspector findings
February 28, 2024Pennsylvania 18520Routine inspection61 dogsNone
October 1, 2024Pennsylvania 18520Routine inspection74 dogsNone
March 20, 2025Pennsylvania 18520Routine inspection101 dogsNone
September 19, 2025Pennsylvania 18520Routine inspection102 dogsNone
March 18, 2026Pennsylvania 18520Routine inspection79 dogs2 findings
June 24, 2026Pennsylvania 18520Routine inspection100 dogsNone

What inspectors wrote

March 18, 2026 — Routine inspection, Pennsylvania 18520

79 dogs recorded (49 adults · 30 puppies).

  • Dog transferred from out-of-state without CVI

    Wardens viewed that the kennel owner had transferred 1 dog over 8 weeks of age from out of state that were not accompanied by a proper CVI as required.

  • Primary enclosure too small for multiple dogs

    Wardens viewed a multiple primary enclosure that housed multiple dogs which did not meet the minimum amount of floor space as required in this section.

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Questions people ask about this kennel

Has Melvin Lapp – Paw Tale Puppies been cited by inspectors?

Yes. Inspectors recorded 2 problems across 6 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.

How many dogs does Melvin Lapp – Paw Tale Puppies keep?

At the most recent inspection on file, June 24, 2026, inspectors counted 100 dogs (34 adults · 66 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.

What licences does Melvin Lapp – Paw Tale Puppies hold?

  • Pennsylvania licence 18520 — expires 12/31/2026

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