Michael Raber – Fredericksburg, OH

Enclosures are not being cleaned properly. The walls of 7 sheltered primary enclosures housing 23 adult dogs are soiled with brown material. Inadequate and infrequent cleaning and sanitization allows for the growth of disease-causing agents that may increase the risk of health hazards for the animals. Appropriate cleaning and sanitization of the surfaces must include removal of the buildup of material found and to prevent accumulation of this material. All surfaces of housing facilities must be cleaned and sanitized when necessary to satisfy generally accepted husbandry standards and practices. Correct by ensuring hard surfaces with which the dogs come into contact with are spot cleaned daily and sanitized in accordance with 3.11 (b) of this subpart to prevent accumulation of excreta and reduce disease hazards. Correct by 6-SEPT-2024.

The applicant is not following the vaccination schedule in the written Program of Veterinary Care (PVC). Six dogs are not up to date on their Distemper and Parvovirus vaccinations, a required vaccination. The current Program of Veterinary Care prescribes for these vaccines to be given yearly. •The following dogs have no history of receiving a Distemper or Parvovirus vaccination: -Adult female Poodle (#3174), Adult female Poodle (#6892), and Adult male Yorkshire Terrier (#6505). • The following dogs are overdue for the Distemper and Parvovirus vaccines: -Adult female Poodle (#6304), Adult female Poodle (#6306), and Adult female Poodle (#6307) last received these vaccines on 4/29/2023 and were due on 4/29/2024. Failure to administer required vaccines in accordance with a veterinary approved schedule leaves the dogs susceptible to Distemper and Parvovirus, which if contracted, can cause pain, distress, and suffering. Correct by ensuring all animals are vaccinated in accordance with the guidelines and schedule approved by the Attending Veterinarian. Correct by 6-SEPT-2024.

The licensee does not maintain complete medical records for all adult dogs. Records indicate that five dogs have no vaccination history: •Adult male Boxer (#7011), Adult female Boxer (#7396), Adult female Boxer (#3188), Adult female Boxer (#5702), Adult female Boxer (#7251). The licensee states that the animals are up to date for these vaccines but they did not record that information in the medical record. Failure to maintain adequate medical records may interfere with the ability of APHIS officials to determine if the animals are receiving adequate veterinary care. Complete medical records must be maintained and include the names of all vaccines and treatments administered and the dates of administration. Correct by documenting all treatments given and ensure that medical records are complete and contain the required information. Correct by 30-AUG-2024.

The Licensee was unable to provide documentation for examinations performed by the Attending Veterinarian for a female Havapoo (#901001000065728). The Licensee stated that the animal was observed to be small in size and they notified their attending veterinarian who examined the animal twice but could not provide records regarding these examinations. Failure to document results of examinations performed may interfere with the ability of APHIS officials to determine if the animals are receiving adequate veterinary care. Medical records must be maintained and include the dates and findings/results of all screening, routine, or other required or recommended test or examination. Correct by documenting the results of all examinations and ensure that medical records are complete and contain the required information. Correct by 11-DEC-2024.

An outdoor enclosure housing 4 Havapoo puppies and 3 Cavapoo puppies has a wood shelter structure that is not impervious to moisture. During the inspection, the facility moved the puppies to a compliant enclosure.

An outdoor enclosure housing 4 adult Boxers contains fence posts and a shelter structure made of wood that is not impervious to moisture Surfaces in contact with the animals that are not impervious to moisture can absorb moisture and harbor bacteria while being unable to be properly cleaned and sanitized possibly exposing the animals to disease hazards.

An enclosure housing 4 Havapoo puppies and 3 Cavapoo puppies had sharp points. The sharp points consisted of several rows of barbed wire adjacent to the wall of the enclosure that are accessible to the animals. Failure to maintain enclosures without accessible sharp points can result in injury to the animals. Correct by ensuring that primary enclosures are constructed and maintained so that they have no sharp points or edges that could injure the animals. During the inspection, the facility moved the puppies to a compliant enclosure. Correct by 7-OCTOBER-2025.

Four adult Boxers (#5500, #3332, #7015, #4796) in an outdoor enclosure did not have access to potable water. The water bowl contained water but it was frozen. Failure to provide continuous access to potable water may lead to dehydration or discomfort to the animals. The licensee provided water to the animals during the inspection. Potable water must be continuously available to dogs. Correct by ensuring that potable water is continuously available to all dogs at all times. Correct by 18-DEC-2025.