Breeder Database / Minnesota
Updated January 14, 2025

Menno Yoder – Sunny Acres Kennel

Saint Charles, Minnesota

USDA licensed

Breeder snapshot

Menno Yoder – Sunny Acres Kennel is linked to 13 public inspection reports from USDA.

Breed(s)

Labrador Retriever
Latest inspectionJanuary 14, 2025
Latest Dog Count3729 adults · 8 puppies
USDA license41-A-0472
Exp. 3/28/2028
Minnesota license
Inspections on file13 USDA

Inspection Summary

Inspection Dog Counts

Dogs counted
Inspection date

Inspection Report Details

DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport

All inspections and findings in full

Menno Yoder – Sunny Acres Kennel is linked to 13 public inspection reports, carrying 3 inspector findings, from February 2015 to January 2025.

Across 12 inspections between February 2015 and January 2025, inspectors recorded between 35 dogs and 86 dogs at Menno Yoder – Sunny Acres Kennel. The most recent count was 37 dogs on January 14, 2025.

Every public inspection on file, oldest first
DateLicenceTypeDogs countedInspector findings
February 11, 2015USDA 41-A-0472Routine inspection69 dogsNone
December 22, 2015USDA 41-A-0472Routine inspection46 dogsNone
November 14, 2016USDA 41-A-0472Routine inspection63 dogsNone
October 16, 2017USDA 41-A-0472Attempted inspectionNo accessNone
February 20, 2018USDA 41-A-0472Routine inspection57 dogsNone
December 11, 2018USDA 41-A-0472Routine inspection51 dogsNone
February 24, 2020USDA 41-A-0472Routine inspection55 dogsNone
January 28, 2021USDA 41-A-0472Routine inspection35 dogsNone
January 27, 2022USDA 41-A-0472Re-license inspection63 dogsNone
April 6, 2023USDA 41-A-0472Routine inspection75 dogs3 findings
May 24, 2023USDA 41-A-0472Routine inspection86 dogsNone
January 14, 2025USDA 41-A-0472Re-license inspection37 dogsNone
January 14, 2025USDA 41-A-0472Routine inspection37 dogsNone

What inspectors wrote

April 6, 2023 — Routine inspection, USDA 41-A-0472

75 dogs recorded (41 adults · 34 puppies).

  • Six puppies overcrowded enclosure

    Six puppies were in an enclosure that measured 44.25 inches by 72 inches for a total of 3,186 square inches of space. The six puppies measured 19 inches, 20 inches, 20 inches, 21 inches, 21 inches, and 23 inches respectively. Together these six puppies required 4,276 square inches of space. The enclosure they were in was short by 1,090 square inches of space. Cage space requirements ensure that the dogs have enough room to move about freely within their enclosures. It minimizes the dogs from stepping or sitting in their feces or urine and also minimizes the spread of disease. The licensee must ensure that all enclosures containing dogs and puppies have enough floor space to meet the minimum floor space requirements for the number of and the size of the dogs in that enclosure. Correct starting on 4/6/23.

  • Missing annual vet exams

    A complete physical exam from head to tail for each dog has not been completed by the Attending Veterinarian since December 2021. Not having the Attending Veterinarian conduct complete physical exams on all dogs at least once every 12 months doesn't ensure the dogs are being adequately evaluated for health care issues. The Attending Veterinarian must conduct a physical examination of each dog in the kennel. Correcty by 5/6/23.

  • No vaccine documentation for adult dogs

    The licensee stated he vaccinated all adult dogs for distemper and parvo in September of 2022, but he has no documentation showing that. In addition, he believes most of the adult dogs have been vaccinated for rabies, but was unable to find any certificates or documentation showing when they had been vaccinated. Not keeping proper medical records showing documentation of which vaccines were given and the dates they were given doesn't ensure the dogs are properly protected against the various diseases those vaccines are supposed to protect against. The licensee must keep records showing the vaccine type that was given and the date it was given for all dogs in the kennel. Correct starting on 4/6/23.

Read the inspection report (PDF)

Questions people ask about this kennel

Has Menno Yoder – Sunny Acres Kennel been cited by inspectors?

Yes. Inspectors recorded 3 problems across 13 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.

How many dogs does Menno Yoder – Sunny Acres Kennel keep?

At the most recent inspection on file, January 14, 2025, inspectors counted 37 dogs (29 adults · 8 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.

What breeds does Menno Yoder – Sunny Acres Kennel raise?

The records name Labrador Retriever. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.

What licences does Menno Yoder – Sunny Acres Kennel hold?

  • USDA licence 41-A-0472 — expires 3/28/2028

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