Nocona Thompson – Dream-A-Bullz

Nine of the outdoor enclosures do not have enough shade for each of the dogs in the enclosures. Shade is important to provide relief from the direct rays of the sun. Shade must be provided at all times to the dogs. This inspection was conducted on a new site for compliance with the AWA. No regulated activity can be conducted from this site until it has been approved.

There were 2 dogs that were very thin. The vertebrae, hips and ribs were easily seen. Each had a definite abdominal tuck. The dogs had been treated with dewormer and their food changed to puppy food, however, the dogs were still thin. Weight loss can be the result of parasites, lack of adequate nutrition, or an underlying medical condition. The licensee must have these dogs evaluated by a veterinarian for diagnosis and treatment, must keep a record of the treatment, and must have the records available to APHIS officials upon request. Spook, a tri-color female Beagle, microchip # 956-00000-3619072 Tiny, a tri-color female Beagle, microchip # 956-00000-4044603

In one of the outdoor enclosures was a 3 month old Basset Hound puppy, a 4 month old Pug puppy, and a Dachshund that was approximately a year old. Puppies that are housed with an adult dog that is not their dam could become injured by the older dog or be kept away from food, water, and shelter. Puppies that are 4 months of age or less may not be housed in the same primary enclosure with adult dogs other than their dam or foster dam. This inspection was done on a new site for the licensee. When the noncompliant items are corrected the licensee should contact the inspector for further inspection. No regulated activity can be conducted from this site until it has been approved.