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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
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
February 28, 2024
Pennsylvania 18520
Routine inspection
61 dogs
None
October 1, 2024
Pennsylvania 18520
Routine inspection
74 dogs
None
March 20, 2025
Pennsylvania 18520
Routine inspection
101 dogs
None
September 19, 2025
Pennsylvania 18520
Routine inspection
102 dogs
None
March 18, 2026
Pennsylvania 18520
Routine inspection
79 dogs
2 findings
June 24, 2026
Pennsylvania 18520
Routine inspection
100 dogs
None
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.
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?
We collect and organize public records from government sources, including USDA APHIS and state departments of agriculture. We do not conduct our own inspections.