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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Melvin Shirk – Latham, MO is linked to 8 public inspection reports, from February 2018 to June 2026.
Across 8 inspections between February 2018 and June 2026, inspectors recorded between 16 dogs and 98 dogs at Melvin Shirk – Latham, MO. The most recent count was 61 dogs on June 11, 2026.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
February 15, 2018
USDA 43-A-6288
Pre-license inspection #2
16 dogs
None
September 24, 2018
USDA 43-A-6288
Routine inspection
22 dogs
None
August 14, 2019
USDA 43-A-6288
Routine inspection
16 dogs
None
June 29, 2021
USDA 43-A-6288
Routine inspection
61 dogs
None
July 7, 2022
USDA 43-A-6288
Routine inspection
98 dogs
None
January 18, 2024
USDA 43-A-6288
Re-license inspection
82 dogs
None
July 25, 2024
USDA 43-A-6288
Routine inspection
52 dogs
None
June 11, 2026
USDA 43-A-6288
Routine inspection
61 dogs
None
Questions people ask about this kennel
Has Melvin Shirk – Latham, MO been cited by inspectors?
No. 8 inspections are on file and none of them recorded a problem.
How many dogs does Melvin Shirk – Latham, MO keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, June 11, 2026, inspectors counted 61 dogs (41 adults · 20 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What breeds does Melvin Shirk – Latham, MO raise?
The records name Cocker Spaniel, Maltese, Poodle. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.
What licences does Melvin Shirk – Latham, MO 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.