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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Melvin Stoltzfus – S-Hilltop Kennel is linked to 18 public inspection reports, carrying 2 inspector findings, from December 2018 to May 2026.
Across 18 inspections between December 2018 and May 2026, inspectors recorded between 23 dogs and 51 dogs at Melvin Stoltzfus – S-Hilltop Kennel. The most recent count was 27 dogs on May 4, 2026.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
December 11, 2018
Pennsylvania 07502
Routine inspection
28 dogs
None
June 6, 2019
Pennsylvania 07502
Routine inspection
30 dogs
1 finding
July 1, 2019
Pennsylvania 07502
Routine inspection
36 dogs
None
November 12, 2019
Pennsylvania 07502
Routine inspection
34 dogs
None
June 24, 2020
Pennsylvania 07502
Routine inspection
31 dogs
None
November 18, 2020
Pennsylvania 07502
Routine inspection
48 dogs
1 finding
January 8, 2021
Pennsylvania 07502
Routine inspection
51 dogs
None
May 10, 2021
Pennsylvania 07502
Routine inspection
28 dogs
None
September 22, 2021
Pennsylvania 07502
Routine inspection
41 dogs
None
May 18, 2022
Pennsylvania 07502
Routine inspection
43 dogs
None
October 3, 2022
Pennsylvania 07502
Routine inspection
23 dogs
None
February 23, 2023
Pennsylvania 07502
Routine inspection
26 dogs
None
October 30, 2023
Pennsylvania 07502
Routine inspection
36 dogs
None
May 8, 2024
Pennsylvania 07502
Routine inspection
28 dogs
None
October 23, 2024
Pennsylvania 07502
Routine inspection
36 dogs
None
April 28, 2025
Pennsylvania 07502
Routine inspection
34 dogs
None
October 22, 2025
Pennsylvania 07502
Routine inspection
43 dogs
None
May 4, 2026
Pennsylvania 07502
Routine inspection
27 dogs
None
What inspectors wrote
June 6, 2019 — Routine inspection, Pennsylvania 07502
30 dogs recorded (21 adults · 9 puppies).
Rodent droppings, cobwebs in housing
Warden observed rodent droppings and cobwebs in housing area the dogs have access too.
November 18, 2020 — Routine inspection, Pennsylvania 07502
48 dogs recorded (28 adults · 20 puppies).
Correct kennel license not obtained
Warden viewed that the Kennel owner violated the kennel’s license type and failed to obtain the correct license for the types and volume of business being conducted.
Has Melvin Stoltzfus – S-Hilltop Kennel been cited by inspectors?
Yes. Inspectors recorded 2 problems across 18 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
How many dogs does Melvin Stoltzfus – S-Hilltop Kennel keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, May 4, 2026, inspectors counted 27 dogs (25 adults · 2 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What licences does Melvin Stoltzfus – S-Hilltop 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.