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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Mike & Sharon West – Hillside Kennel is linked to 14 public inspection reports, carrying 2 inspector findings, from June 2014 to January 2026.
Across 13 inspections between June 2014 and January 2026, inspectors recorded between 27 dogs and 95 dogs at Mike & Sharon West – Hillside Kennel. The most recent count was 28 dogs on January 7, 2026.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
June 19, 2014
USDA 42-A-1085
Routine inspection
92 dogs
None
September 28, 2015
USDA 42-A-1085
Routine inspection
69 dogs
1 finding
December 6, 2016
USDA 42-A-1085
Routine inspection
81 dogs
1 finding
January 9, 2018
USDA 42-A-1085
Routine inspection
95 dogs
None
May 15, 2018
USDA 42-A-1085
Routine inspection
81 dogs
None
June 25, 2019
USDA 42-A-1085
Routine inspection
88 dogs
None
April 19, 2022
USDA 42-A-1085
Routine inspection
59 dogs
None
October 6, 2022
USDA 42-A-1085
Re-license inspection
67 dogs
None
September 26, 2023
USDA 42-A-1085
Routine inspection
41 dogs
None
July 2, 2024
USDA 42-A-1085
Routine inspection
68 dogs
None
March 12, 2025
USDA 42-A-1085
Attempted inspection
No access
None
April 8, 2025
USDA 42-A-1085
Routine inspection
28 dogs
None
November 20, 2025
USDA 42-A-1085
Re-license inspection
27 dogs
None
January 7, 2026
USDA 42-A-1085
Routine inspection
28 dogs
None
What inspectors wrote
September 28, 2015 — Routine inspection, USDA 42-A-1085
69 dogs recorded (62 adults · 7 puppies).
Old bedding inside shelters
Outdoor enclosures housing dogs had old bedding inside the shelters. The licensee stated that the bedding was from last winter. Outdoor housing areas using material such as absorbent bedding must be sanitized by removing the contaminated material to prevent odors, diseases, and pests. To be corrected by November 23, 2015.
December 6, 2016 — Routine inspection, USDA 42-A-1085
81 dogs recorded (61 adults · 20 puppies).
Feces piled on outdoor cement pad
An excess accumulation of fecal material was seen on the outdoor cement pad of sheltered housing for at least 9 enclosures housing 11 dogs. Owner states that he normally removes fecal material every other day. Excessive build up of waste is unsanitary and can lead to health problems in the dogs and pest problems. Correction should include daily spot cleaning of fecal material from surfaces that the dogs come in contact with and sanitizing when necessary to prevent build up of fecal matter. Spot cleaning to be corrected by 6 pm, 12/7/2016.
Has Mike & Sharon West – Hillside Kennel been cited by inspectors?
Yes. Inspectors recorded 2 problems across 14 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
How many dogs does Mike & Sharon West – Hillside Kennel keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, January 7, 2026, inspectors counted 28 dogs (19 adults · 9 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What breeds does Mike & Sharon West – Hillside Kennel raise?
The records name Bulldog, Mastiff. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.
What licences does Mike & Sharon West – Hillside Kennel 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.