Nathan Mast – Rocky Lawn Acres

An opened bag of bedding was stored on the floor of the kennel, and a large supply of unopened bags of bedding was being kept on the floor within a separate building. The keeping of open bedding, and supplies of unopened bedding, on the floor does not allow for cleaning underneath and around the supplies, and is not protective of the supplies from spoilage, contamination, and pests. Opened supplies of bedding must be kept in leakproof containers with tightly fitting lids, and supplies of bedding must be stored off of the floor and away from the walls. Correct by May 5, 2021.

Some of the bags of bedding at the premises were being kept on the floor. Supplies of bedding kept on the floor can be spoiled, contaminated, and/or infested with vermin, creating potentially hazardous situations for dogs. Supplies of bedding must be stored in a manner that protects the supplies from spoilage, contamination, and vermin infestation. Supplies of bedding must be stored off the floor to allow for cleaning underneath and around the supplies. Correct by January 17, 2022.

There was an accumulation of feces on the surfaces underneath the raised runs of the sheltered housing facility on the premises. The accumulation of feces underneath the runs can create health hazards for the dogs due to the potential for pests, insects, and odors. The areas under the raised runs must be cleaned as often as necessary to prevent accumulations of feces. Correct by January 17, 2022.

During the inspection, various accumulations of clutter were observed throughout the fenced-in area surrounding one of the buildings that houses animals. Additionally, there was evidence of a black-colored mold on both doors and within a storage cabinet in the other animal housing facility. The accumulation of clutter can create breeding and living areas for rodents and other pests and vermin. Accumulations of clutter and mold can create a health hazard for animals at the facility. Premises where housing facilities are located, including buildings and surrounding grounds, must be kept clean and in good repair to protect the animals from injury and to facilitate husbandry practices. Premises must be kept clean and free of accumulations of trash, junk, waste products, and discarded matter. Correct by January 21, 2022.

Two female intact two-year-old Dachshunds, “Bella” and “Beauty,” had not been treated in alignment with the Program of Veterinary Care. Specifically, the Program and previous rabies certificates indicated that rabies vaccinations were due one year following the previous vaccine administration, but the date had passed and the dogs had not been vaccinated yet at the time of inspection. The Program of Veterinary Care must be followed. Operating a breeding dog kennel without providing the required care per the Attending Veterinarian can create unhealthy environments, including creation of the potential for increased susceptibility to contagious diseases of dogs and other conditions that can negatively affect canine health. The applicant must follow the Attending Veterinarian's Program of Veterinary Care, including vaccines against deadly diseases of dogs. Correct by January 19, 2022.