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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Melvin P Stoltzfus – Rockwoods Kennel is linked to 16 public inspection reports, carrying 4 inspector findings, from April 2019 to June 2026.
Across 16 inspections between April 2019 and June 2026, inspectors recorded between 5 dogs and 23 dogs at Melvin P Stoltzfus – Rockwoods Kennel. The most recent count was 16 dogs on June 8, 2026.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
April 10, 2019
Pennsylvania 17160
Routine inspection
19 dogs
None
September 4, 2019
Pennsylvania 17160
Routine inspection
6 dogs
None
July 23, 2020
Pennsylvania 17160
Routine inspection
5 dogs
None
October 28, 2020
Pennsylvania 17160
Routine inspection
13 dogs
4 findings
November 16, 2020
Pennsylvania 17160
Routine inspection
10 dogs
None
April 7, 2021
Pennsylvania 17160
Routine inspection
20 dogs
None
September 15, 2021
Pennsylvania 17160
Routine inspection
13 dogs
None
March 15, 2022
Pennsylvania 17160
Routine inspection
6 dogs
None
July 29, 2022
Pennsylvania 17160
Routine inspection
6 dogs
None
March 9, 2023
Pennsylvania 17160
Routine inspection
18 dogs
None
August 2, 2023
Pennsylvania 17160
Routine inspection
19 dogs
None
May 7, 2024
Pennsylvania 17160
Routine inspection
14 dogs
None
September 5, 2024
Pennsylvania 17160
Routine inspection
5 dogs
None
March 21, 2025
Pennsylvania 17160
Routine inspection
23 dogs
None
July 10, 2025
Pennsylvania 17160
Routine inspection
17 dogs
None
June 8, 2026
Pennsylvania 17160
Routine inspection
16 dogs
None
What inspectors wrote
October 28, 2020 — Routine inspection, Pennsylvania 17160
13 dogs recorded (5 adults · 8 puppies).
Puppy bedding not clean
This Warden observed the bedding for the puppies was not clean.
Feces accumulated inside and outside runs
This Warden observed kennel runs, and outside the runs, with an accumulation of feces.
Pens with holes, chewed wood, grease buildup
This Warden observed pens with holes in the walls; chewed wood; and, an accumulation of body grease inside the pens.
Vet exam ordered for one dog
Veterinary examination was ordered on one dog under section 402(a) based on the warden’s observation of the condition of the dog during the inspection. The Kennel is in compliance with section 402(d) because the veterinary examination was completed within the 72-hour time frame.
Has Melvin P Stoltzfus – Rockwoods Kennel been cited by inspectors?
Yes. Inspectors recorded 4 problems across 16 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
How many dogs does Melvin P Stoltzfus – Rockwoods Kennel keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, June 8, 2026, inspectors counted 16 dogs (6 adults · 10 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What licences does Melvin P Stoltzfus – Rockwoods 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.