Breeder Database / Pennsylvania
Updated June 4, 2026

Merlin Newswanger – Glad Tidings Kennel

Danville, Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania state records

Breeder snapshot

Merlin Newswanger – Glad Tidings Kennel is linked to 7 public inspection reports from Pennsylvania.

Breed(s)

Not listed in current public records
Latest inspectionJune 4, 2026
Latest Dog Count5750 adults · 7 puppies
USDA license
Pennsylvania license18511
Exp. 12/31/2026
Inspections on file7 Pennsylvania

Inspection Summary

Inspection Dog Counts

Dogs counted
Inspection date

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
DateLicenceTypeDogs countedInspector findings
February 7, 2024Pennsylvania 18511Routine inspection29 dogsNone
September 10, 2024Pennsylvania 18511Routine inspection72 dogsNone
March 20, 2025Pennsylvania 18511Routine inspection67 dogs2 findings
June 17, 2025Pennsylvania 18511Routine inspection64 dogs3 findings
August 20, 2025Pennsylvania 18511Routine inspection51 dogsNone
December 18, 2025Pennsylvania 18511Routine inspection58 dogsNone
June 4, 2026Pennsylvania 18511Routine inspection57 dogs3 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.

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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.

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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.

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Questions people ask about this kennel

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?

  • Pennsylvania licence 18511 — expires 12/31/2026

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