Mike & Karen Oldfather – Heartland Kennels is linked to 6 public inspection reports from Nebraska.
Breed(s)
Not listed in current public records
Latest inspectionJune 25, 2025Latest Dog Count3936 adults · 3 puppiesUSDA licenseNebraska licenseKN966Inspections on file6 Nebraska
Inspection Summary
Inspection Dog Counts
Dogs counted
Inspection date
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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Mike & Karen Oldfather – Heartland Kennels is linked to 6 public inspection reports, carrying 2 inspector findings, from August 2020 to June 2025.
Across 6 inspections between August 2020 and June 2025, inspectors recorded between 30 dogs and 43 dogs at Mike & Karen Oldfather – Heartland Kennels. The most recent count was 39 dogs on June 25, 2025.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
August 5, 2020
Nebraska KN966
Routine inspection
43 dogs
None
July 6, 2021
Nebraska KN966
Routine inspection
33 dogs
None
June 9, 2022
Nebraska KN966
Routine inspection
36 dogs
None
June 21, 2023
Nebraska KN966
Routine inspection
37 dogs
None
July 18, 2024
Nebraska KN966
Routine inspection
30 dogs
1 finding
June 25, 2025
Nebraska KN966
Routine inspection
39 dogs
1 finding
What inspectors wrote
July 18, 2024 — Routine inspection, Nebraska KN966
Has Mike & Karen Oldfather – Heartland Kennels been cited by inspectors?
Yes. Inspectors recorded 2 problems across 6 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
How many dogs does Mike & Karen Oldfather – Heartland Kennels keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, June 25, 2025, inspectors counted 39 dogs (36 adults · 3 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What licences does Mike & Karen Oldfather – Heartland Kennels 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.