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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Mervin Esch – Riverside Puppies is linked to 15 public inspection reports, carrying 3 inspector findings, from May 2020 to April 2026.
Across 15 inspections between May 2020 and April 2026, inspectors recorded between 19 dogs and 41 dogs at Mervin Esch – Riverside Puppies. The most recent count was 19 dogs on April 7, 2026.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
May 22, 2020
Pennsylvania 17474
Routine inspection
31 dogs
None
December 7, 2020
Pennsylvania 17474
Routine inspection
21 dogs
None
June 10, 2021
Pennsylvania 17474
Routine inspection
39 dogs
None
December 8, 2021
Pennsylvania 17474
Routine inspection
27 dogs
None
June 29, 2022
Pennsylvania 17474
Routine inspection
23 dogs
None
November 16, 2022
Pennsylvania 17474
Routine inspection
41 dogs
None
May 24, 2023
Pennsylvania 17474
Routine inspection
39 dogs
None
September 29, 2023
Pennsylvania 17474
Routine inspection
23 dogs
2 findings
October 13, 2023
Pennsylvania 17474
Routine inspection
23 dogs
None
May 2, 2024
Pennsylvania 17474
Routine inspection
25 dogs
1 finding
July 3, 2024
Pennsylvania 17474
Routine inspection
24 dogs
None
November 7, 2024
Pennsylvania 17474
Routine inspection
25 dogs
None
June 18, 2025
Pennsylvania 17474
Routine inspection
34 dogs
None
December 11, 2025
Pennsylvania 17474
Routine inspection
23 dogs
None
April 7, 2026
Pennsylvania 17474
Routine inspection
19 dogs
None
What inspectors wrote
September 29, 2023 — Routine inspection, Pennsylvania 17474
23 dogs recorded (17 adults · 6 puppies).
Sold dogs missing sale dates
Kennel records showed 6 dogs that were sold but no dates of sale were written on the kennel records.
Dog not vaccinated against rabies
This Warden observed a dog named Norman that was not vaccinated against rabies.
Has Mervin Esch – Riverside Puppies been cited by inspectors?
Yes. Inspectors recorded 3 problems across 15 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
How many dogs does Mervin Esch – Riverside Puppies keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, April 7, 2026, inspectors counted 19 dogs (13 adults · 6 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What licences does Mervin Esch – Riverside 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.