Neva A Schlabach – Sugarcreek, OH

Official USDA forms (7005's) animal on hand sheets had 23 adult dogs recorded but there were 33 adult dogs counted by the inspector. When the records and cats currently at the facility do not match it makes the records incomplete. Complete and accurate records are needed to ensure each animal’s identity can be known with certainty, track the movement of animals and to facilitate the inspection process. The licensee must maintain complete and accurate records of all cats at all times at their facility. The licensee must make, keep, and maintain records or forms which fully and correctly disclose the full and correct information required concerning each dog or cat purchased or otherwise acquired, owned, held, or otherwise in his or her possession or under his or her control, or which is transported, euthanized, sold, or otherwise disposed of by that dealer or exhibitor. Correct by 3/8/23. * There was no record of inventory observed on 31 unweaned puppies born at the facility. The licensee stated that they had not had time to complete the cage card requirement on all unweaned puppies at their facility. Complete and accurate records are needed to ensure each animal's identity can be known with certainty and to facilitate the ability to trace all puppies. The licensee shall make, keep, and maintain records or forms which fully and correctly disclose the following information concerning each dog or cat purchased or otherwise acquired, owned, held, or otherwise in his or her possession or under his or her control, or which is transported, euthanized, sold, or otherwise disposed of by that dealer or exhibitor. The records shall include any offspring born of any animal while in his or her possession or under his or her control. Correct by 3/8/23.

There is a mixture of dirt, grease and other excreta accumulating on the exterior fiberglass walls of an estimated 10 enclosures. An estimated twenty dogs are in contact with the affected surfaces located on the exterior walls of sheltered housing. The affected area covers approximately 20 to 25 percent of the wall area. Cleaning of surfaces is necessary to prevent an accumulation of excreta and other disease hazards. This indicates an unsanitary living condition exists that could lead to potential disease or health risks. Surfaces which are not cleaned and sanitized properly increase the risk of disease hazards for the dogs. Cleanliness is important to the health and well-being of the animals. All surfaces of housing facilities must be cleaned and sanitized when necessary to satisfy generally accepted husbandry standards and practices. The licensee must ensure that hard surfaces with which the dogs come in contact must be spot cleaned daily and sanitized in accordance with 3.11 (B) of this sub part to prevent accumulation of excreta and reduce disease hazards. Correct by 2/10/23.

Fecal waste was observed accumulating in the rock ground floor in 12 outdoor enclosure housing 25 dogs. An estimated 50 percent of the total floor area was covered with fecal waste. The licensee is placing turf carpeting in the outside runs to collect the animal waste. When the turf carpeting is removed from the enclosure, fecal waste need to be removed before carpeting is put back down. Fecal waste can attract pests and rodents, become a disease hazard or area of contamination to the animal. Odors, insects, disease hazards, and pest infestation from fecal waste accumulations can have an adverse effect on the health and well-being of the animals at this facility. The licensee must provide for the regular and frequent collection, removal, and disposal of animal and food waste, bedding, debris, garbage, water, other fluids and wastes, and dead animals, in a manner that minimizes contamination and disease risks. Correct by 2/15/23.

The licensee lacked this documentation for a female ending in microchip #0451 "Luna" sometime between December 2023 and December 2024 To be corrected on: 5/6/2025