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Last Updated: Oct 2, 2026

Michelle Erickson – 4 Paws Inn

Hardy, Iowa

Iowa state records

Breeder snapshot

Dog breeder in Hardy, IA. 16 dogs at last count. Iowa inspectors cited 2 problems across 19 reports. Every report is free to read.

Breed(s)

Not listed in current public records

Latest inspectionApril 9, 2025

Latest Dog Count1616 adults · 0 puppies

USDA license

Iowa license8642

Exp. 9/13/2026

Inspections on file19 Iowa

Inspection Summary

Inspection Dog Counts

Dogs counted

Inspection date

Inspection Report Details

DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport

All inspections and findings in full

Michelle Erickson – 4 Paws Inn is linked to 19 public inspection reports, carrying 2 inspector findings, from August 2012 to April 2025.

Across 17 inspections between August 2012 and April 2025, inspectors recorded between 0 dogs and 36 dogs at Michelle Erickson – 4 Paws Inn. The most recent count was 16 dogs on April 9, 2025.

Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date	Licence	Type	Dogs counted	Inspector findings
August 9, 2012	Iowa 8642	Routine inspection	0 dogs	None
August 10, 2012	Iowa 8642	Attempted inspection	No access	None
March 14, 2013	Iowa 8642	Routine inspection	8 dogs	None
January 23, 2014	Iowa 8642	Routine inspection	14 dogs	None
January 26, 2015	Iowa 8642	Routine inspection	24 dogs	None
October 26, 2015	Iowa 8642	Routine inspection	15 dogs	None
May 12, 2016	Iowa 8642	Routine inspection	13 dogs	None
October 11, 2017	Iowa 8642	Routine inspection	28 dogs	None
August 9, 2018	Iowa 8642	Routine inspection	20 dogs	None
November 12, 2019	Iowa 8642	Routine inspection	25 dogs	None
December 26, 2019	Iowa 8642	Routine inspection	5 dogs	None
November 13, 2020	Iowa 8642	Routine inspection	12 dogs	None
November 23, 2021	Iowa 8642	Routine inspection	36 dogs	None
February 23, 2023	Iowa 8642	Routine inspection	25 dogs	1 finding
March 1, 2023	Iowa 8642	Routine inspection	0 dogs	None
March 25, 2024	Iowa 8642	Attempted inspection	No access	None
April 10, 2024	Iowa 8642	Routine inspection	25 dogs	1 finding
April 22, 2024	Iowa 8642	Routine inspection	0 dogs	None
April 9, 2025	Iowa 8642	Routine inspection	16 dogs	None

What inspectors wrote

February 23, 2023 — Routine inspection, Iowa 8642

25 dogs recorded (25 adults · 0 puppies).

Veterinary inspection form not completed
This inspection is due annually. The vet was here in the fall of 2022 but no form was completed. Please complete this inspection form no later than 3/9/23 and keep updated annually in the future.

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April 10, 2024 — Routine inspection, Iowa 8642

25 dogs recorded (25 adults · 0 puppies).

Veterinary inspection form expired
Does not have an up to date veterinary inspection form. Expired on 8/2/22.

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Questions people ask about this kennel

Has Michelle Erickson – 4 Paws Inn been cited by inspectors?

Yes. Inspectors recorded 2 problems across 19 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.

How many dogs does Michelle Erickson – 4 Paws Inn keep?

At the most recent inspection on file, April 9, 2025, inspectors counted 16 dogs (16 adults · 0 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.

What licences does Michelle Erickson – 4 Paws Inn hold?

Iowa licence 8642 — expires 9/13/2026

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