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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Merlin Newswanger – Glad Tidings Kennel is linked to 7 public inspection reports, carrying 8 inspector findings, from February 2024 to June 2026.
Across 7 inspections between February 2024 and June 2026, inspectors recorded between 29 dogs and 72 dogs at Merlin Newswanger – Glad Tidings Kennel. The most recent count was 57 dogs on June 4, 2026.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
February 7, 2024
Pennsylvania 18511
Routine inspection
29 dogs
None
September 10, 2024
Pennsylvania 18511
Routine inspection
72 dogs
None
March 20, 2025
Pennsylvania 18511
Routine inspection
67 dogs
2 findings
June 17, 2025
Pennsylvania 18511
Routine inspection
64 dogs
3 findings
August 20, 2025
Pennsylvania 18511
Routine inspection
51 dogs
None
December 18, 2025
Pennsylvania 18511
Routine inspection
58 dogs
None
June 4, 2026
Pennsylvania 18511
Routine inspection
57 dogs
3 findings
What inspectors wrote
March 20, 2025 — Routine inspection, Pennsylvania 18511
67 dogs recorded (40 adults · 27 puppies).
Feces throughout kennel, near puppies
Warden viewed excreta throughout the kennel especially in the area where the puppies were being housed.
Excessive waste buildup with flies
Warden viewed areas throughout the kennel that had an excessive build-up of hair, feces and other waste. Specifically, areas around, between and under enclosures where the hair and feces had been, prior to this inspection, sprayed out of enclosures and not removed from the surrounding area. There was a very large number of flies that were viewed throughout the kennel flying around these areas of excessive waste build up indicating an ineffective program and unsanitary environmental sanitation in the kennel.
June 17, 2025 — Routine inspection, Pennsylvania 18511
64 dogs recorded (36 adults · 28 puppies).
Feces throughout kennel
Wardens viewed excreta throughout the kennel especially in the area where the puppies were being housed.
Primary enclosures with feces, hair
Wardens viewed primary enclosures that were riddled with feces and built up with hair, dirt, debris, etc.
Waste buildup with many flies
Wardens viewed areas throughout the kennel that had an excessive build-up of hair, feces and other waste. Specifically, areas around, between and under enclosures where the hair and feces had been, prior to this inspection, sprayed out of enclosures and not removed from the surrounding area. There was a very large number of flies that were viewed throughout the kennel flying around these areas of excessive waste build up indicating an ineffective program and unsanitary environmental sanitation in the kennel.
June 4, 2026 — Routine inspection, Pennsylvania 18511
57 dogs recorded (50 adults · 7 puppies).
Multiple dogs with visible dental disease
Wardens viewed several dogs that were in need of dental care.
Multiple-dog enclosure too small
Wardens viewed a multiple primary enclosure that housed multiple dogs which did not meet the minimum amount of floor space as required in this section.
Vet exam ordered for one dog
A veterinary examination was ordered on (1) dog under section 402 (a) based on the warden's observations of the condition of dogs during an inspection. Kennel is in compliance with section 402(d) because the veterinary examination was completed within the 72 hour timeframe.
Has Merlin Newswanger – Glad Tidings Kennel been cited by inspectors?
Yes. Inspectors recorded 8 problems across 7 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
How many dogs does Merlin Newswanger – Glad Tidings Kennel keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, June 4, 2026, inspectors counted 57 dogs (50 adults · 7 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What licences does Merlin Newswanger – Glad Tidings 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.