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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Merle J Yoder – North Fork Puppies is linked to 9 public inspection reports, from March 2017 to February 2026.
Across 9 inspections between March 2017 and February 2026, inspectors recorded between 85 dogs and 134 dogs at Merle J Yoder – North Fork Puppies. The most recent count was 134 dogs on February 18, 2026.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
March 15, 2017
USDA 31-A-0640
Pre-license inspection #1
98 dogs
None
August 8, 2017
USDA 31-A-0640
Routine inspection
121 dogs
None
December 17, 2018
USDA 31-A-0640
Routine inspection
125 dogs
None
October 28, 2019
USDA 31-A-0640
Routine inspection
103 dogs
None
December 8, 2021
USDA 31-A-0640
Routine inspection
108 dogs
None
March 6, 2023
USDA 31-A-0640
Re-license inspection
98 dogs
None
April 30, 2025
Ohio CB000UW3
Routine inspection
85 dogs
None
September 22, 2025
USDA 31-A-0640
Routine inspection
122 dogs
None
February 18, 2026
Ohio CB000UW3
Routine inspection
134 dogs
None
Photographs from the inspections
3 photographs taken by inspectors at Merle J Yoder – North Fork Puppies and attached to their reports.
Has Merle J Yoder – North Fork Puppies been cited by inspectors?
No. 9 inspections are on file and none of them recorded a problem.
How many dogs does Merle J Yoder – North Fork Puppies keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, February 18, 2026, inspectors counted 134 dogs (79 adults · 55 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What licences does Merle J Yoder – North Fork Puppies 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.