Merle J Yoder – Apple Creek, OH

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The heating element was hanging from the ceiling and was being used at the time of the inspection. This propane tank and line is readily accessible and could be knocked over or chewed by the adult or puppies. Having this unit be accessible to the dogs in this enclosure may lead to injury of the animals. Housing facilities for dogs must be designed and constructed so that they protect the animals from injury. 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The program of veterinary care currently prescribes dogs will be vaccinated for distemper, parvovirus, and leptospirosis (DAPLP 7-way) annually. Twenty-six adult dogs currently housed at the facility were not administered a vaccine containing leptospirosis as required by the program of veterinary care. The dogs were administered a DAPP (5-way) vaccine on 5 July 2025. The last 7-way vaccine that was administered to the adult dogs was on 4 July 2024 per available medical records. Failure to follow the preventative care schedule for vaccinations in the program of veterinary care does not ensure the dogs are receiving appropriate protection against contagious and deadly diseases such as distemper, parvo, leptospirosis, and rabies which can lead to illness and discomfort to the dogs. The facility must follow the vaccination schedule approved by the attending veterinarian in the program of veterinary care to protect the dogs from deadly or contagious diseases. 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