Nathan Miller – Paws Forever

The facility is not currently following their Program of Vet Care (PVC). Of the 18 adult dogs, 12 are not current on the 3 required vaccinations: rabies, distemper, and parvovirus. The PVC currently prescribes for these vaccinations to be given yearly. … Additionally, the facility has not been performing screening testing for fecal samples as prescribed in the PVC. The PVC calls for 10% of adults and 10% of puppies to have fecal samples tested. In the past year, the facility has had one puppy fecal sample tested.

Female Bernese Mountain Dog, Brandy (#0604) last had a rabies vaccination on 10/3/22. It is currently due.

Male Frenchie, Sarge (#9917) has no record of receiving the rabies and distemper/parvovirus vaccinations . All are now due. Female Frenchie, Honey Blue Chip (#387060) last had a rabies vaccination on 10/3/22. It is currently due. Female black/tan Frenchie (unnamed) #6817 has no record of receiving the rabies and distemper/parvovirus vaccinations. All are now due. Female Frenchie, Samamtha (#3643) has no record of receiving the rabies and distemper/parvovirus vaccinations. All are now due. Female Frenchie, FiFi (#2391) has no record of receiving the rabies and distemper/parvovirus vaccinations. All are now due. Female Frenchie, Diamond (#3639) has no record of receiving the rabies and distemper/parvovirus vaccinations. All are now due. Female Frenchie, Goldie (#3642) has no record of receiving the rabies and distemper/parvovirus vaccinations. A ll are now due. Female Frenchie, Kendra (#3640) has no record of receiving the rabies and distemper/parvovirus vaccinations. All are now due. Female Frenchie, Tina (#8077) has no record of receiving the rabies and distemper/parvovirus vaccinations. A ll are now due. Female Frenchie, Isabella Fluffy (#8071) has no record of receiving the rabies and distemper/parvovirus vaccinations. All are now due. Female Frenchie, Isabella Tan (#8065) has no record of receiving the rabies and distemper/parvovirus vaccinations. All are now due.

Additionally, the facility has not been performing screening testing for fecal samples as prescribed in the PVC. The PVC calls for 10% of adults and 10% of puppies to have fecal samples tested. In the past year, the facility has had one puppy fecal sample tested.

One male French Bulldog (4418) and one female French Bulldog (4402) did not receive their first rabies vaccination until they were approximately 14 months old. Additionally, the PVC states that animals are to receive Distemper and Parvovirus vaccines (7-way) at 11 and 16 weeks of age, these animals did not receive this vaccine until about 6 months of age.

Records indicate that the last time heartworm testing was performed was in February of 2024.

The facility does not maintain complete medical records for all animals. Medical records indicated that adult female French Bulldog (9782) was overdue for the Distemper and Parvovirus vaccinations and adult female French Bulldog (0054) was overdue for Distemper, Parvovirus, and Rabies vaccinations. The facility states that these animals were up to date on these vaccinations but they did not record that information in the medical record. Failure to maintain adequate medical records may interfere with the ability of APHIS officials to determine if the animals are receiving adequate veterinary care. Complete medical records must be maintained and include the names of all vaccines and treatments administered and the dates of administration. Correct by documenting all treatments given and ensure that medical records are complete and contain the required information.

The facility is not following the vaccination schedule in the written Program of Veterinary Care (PVC). The PVC states to administer Rabies vaccinations at 16 weeks of age. Records did not show that French Bulldog (#4414) had received this vaccination. Additionally, the PVC states that animals are to receive Distemper and Parvovirus vaccines (7-way) at 11 and 16 weeks of age, records did not show that the animal received these vaccinations. The facility also could not confirm that the animal received these vaccinations. Failure to administer required vaccines in accordance with a veterinary approved schedule may result in animals to not be adequately protected against disease and can cause pain and distress. Correct by ensuring all animals are vaccinated in accordance with the schedule approved by the Attending Veterinarian and contact the Attending Veterinarian to create a plan to determine when to administer future vaccinations for this animal.

The facility does not maintain complete medical records for all animals. Records for French Bulldog (4418) and French Bulldog (4402) state that the Attending Veterinarian instructed the facility to give a Distemper and Parvovirus booster vaccine (7-way) on 10-22-2025. The facility states that these animals did receive the vaccination but they did not record that information in the medical record. Failure to maintain adequate medical records may interfere with the ability of APHIS officials to determine if the animals are receiving adequate veterinary care. Complete medical records must be maintained and include the names of all vaccines and treatments administered and the dates of administration. Correct by documenting all treatments given and ensure that medical records are complete and contain the required information. Correct by 24-DEC-2025.