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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Melvin Lapp – Sporting Valley Kennel is linked to 14 public inspection reports, carrying 1 inspector finding, from September 2020 to May 2026.
Across 14 inspections between September 2020 and May 2026, inspectors recorded between 19 dogs and 37 dogs at Melvin Lapp – Sporting Valley Kennel. The most recent count was 28 dogs on May 28, 2026.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
September 8, 2020
Pennsylvania 17570
Routine inspection
27 dogs
None
December 4, 2020
Pennsylvania 17570
Routine inspection
19 dogs
None
April 27, 2021
Pennsylvania 17570
Routine inspection
26 dogs
None
November 22, 2021
Pennsylvania 17570
Routine inspection
27 dogs
None
June 30, 2022
Pennsylvania 17570
Routine inspection
37 dogs
None
October 31, 2022
Pennsylvania 17570
Routine inspection
35 dogs
None
February 8, 2023
Pennsylvania 17570
Routine inspection
27 dogs
None
September 13, 2023
Pennsylvania 17570
Routine inspection
31 dogs
1 finding
November 15, 2023
Pennsylvania 17570
Routine inspection
28 dogs
None
March 20, 2024
Pennsylvania 17570
Routine inspection
25 dogs
None
October 10, 2024
Pennsylvania 17570
Routine inspection
27 dogs
None
April 15, 2025
Pennsylvania 17570
Routine inspection
27 dogs
None
September 17, 2025
Pennsylvania 17570
Routine inspection
30 dogs
None
May 28, 2026
Pennsylvania 17570
Routine inspection
28 dogs
None
What inspectors wrote
September 13, 2023 — Routine inspection, Pennsylvania 17570
31 dogs recorded (19 adults · 12 puppies).
Two dogs not rabies boosted
This warden viewed two dogs , "Good Ed" and "Dandy", over 16 weeks of age on the premises that were not boostered against rabies within required timeframes.
Has Melvin Lapp – Sporting Valley Kennel been cited by inspectors?
Yes. Inspectors recorded 1 problem across 14 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
How many dogs does Melvin Lapp – Sporting Valley Kennel keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, May 28, 2026, inspectors counted 28 dogs (20 adults · 8 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What licences does Melvin Lapp – Sporting Valley Kennel 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.