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Michael Zimmerman – Homestead 101 is linked to 4 public inspection reports from Pennsylvania.
Michael Zimmerman – Homestead 101
Ephrata, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania state records
Breed(s)
Not listed in current public records
Exp. 12/31/2026
Inspection Summary
Inspection Dog Counts
Dogs countedInspection date
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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Michael Zimmerman – Homestead 101 is linked to 4 public inspection reports, carrying 1 inspector finding, from April 2025 to February 2026.
Across 4 inspections between April 2025 and February 2026, inspectors recorded between 43 dogs and 66 dogs at Michael Zimmerman – Homestead 101. The most recent count was 47 dogs on February 24, 2026.
| Date | Licence | Type | Dogs counted | Inspector findings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2025 | Pennsylvania 18813 | Routine inspection | 43 dogs | 1 finding |
| May 7, 2025 | Pennsylvania 18813 | Routine inspection | 44 dogs | None |
| September 9, 2025 | Pennsylvania 18813 | Routine inspection | 66 dogs | None |
| February 24, 2026 | Pennsylvania 18813 | Routine inspection | 47 dogs | None |
What inspectors wrote
April 1, 2025 — Routine inspection, Pennsylvania 18813
43 dogs recorded (38 adults · 5 puppies).
- Engineer ventilation certification missing
Wardens viewed that the kennel owner did not have an engineer certification of the kennels ventilation system present.
Questions people ask about this kennel
Has Michael Zimmerman – Homestead 101 been cited by inspectors?
Yes. Inspectors recorded 1 problem across 4 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
How many dogs does Michael Zimmerman – Homestead 101 keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, February 24, 2026, inspectors counted 47 dogs (34 adults · 13 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What licences does Michael Zimmerman – Homestead 101 hold?
- Pennsylvania licence 18813 — expires 12/31/2026
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