Nolan & Gina D Boer – DB Puppy Palace

{"v":1,"state":"Iowa","nm":"Nolan & Gina D Boer – DB Puppy Palace","hh":[],"hn":[],"hm":"","caps":[],"cv":null,"llc":[],"br":[{"n":"Beagle","s":"beagle"},{"n":"Bichon Frise","s":"bichon-frise"},{"n":"Pomeranian","s":"pomeranian"},{"n":"Pug","s":"pug"},{"n":"Shih Tzu","s":"shih-tzu"}],"ex":[],"lic":[{"n":"42-A-1585","src":"USDA","st":"","exp":"10/24/2029","k":"USDA 1","c":9},{"n":"42-A-1067","src":"USDA","st":"","exp":"Cancelled 10/24/2017","k":"USDA 2","c":12}],"oth":[],"rows":[{"d":"2014-03-25","s":"USDA","k":"USDA 2","l":"42-A-1067","t":"Routine inspection","n":101,"b":"59 adults · 42 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1067/3-25-2014.pdf","f":[{"h":"Chewed plastic food and water containers","tags":[],"q":"Numerous plastic food and water containers in the large area of the \"old barn\" have become chewed and damaged to the point they can no longer be properly cleaned and disinfected affecting approximately 20 dogs. These containers must be kept in good repair or be replaced when worn or soiled. To be corrected by 03/31/2014."}],"si":1},{"d":"2015-02-12","s":"USDA","k":"USDA 2","l":"42-A-1067","t":"Attempted inspection","n":null,"b":"","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1067/2-12-2015.pdf","f":[{"h":"🚫 Access","tags":[],"q":""}],"si":1},{"d":"2015-04-22","s":"USDA","k":"USDA 2","l":"42-A-1067","t":"Routine inspection","n":96,"b":"46 adults · 50 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1067/4-22-2015.pdf","f":[],"si":1},{"d":"2016-04-14","s":"USDA","k":"USDA 2","l":"42-A-1067","t":"Attempted inspection","n":null,"b":"","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1067/4-14-2016.pdf","f":[{"h":"🚫 Access","tags":[],"q":""}],"si":1},{"d":"2016-05-12","s":"USDA","k":"USDA 2","l":"42-A-1067","t":"Routine inspection","n":146,"b":"112 adults · 34 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1067/5-12-2016.pdf","f":[{"h":"Rusty metal panels flaking","tags":[],"q":"Three metal panels for the last two enclosures on the southeast corner were extremely rusty. The metal surface was flaking. \\* Enclosure one on the northwest side of the granary had vinyl covered expanded metal flooring. The vinyl was coming off in areas exposing the metal. This metal surface is extremely rusty and flaking. These metal surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and sanitized. Thus, increasing the disease potential for the five adult dogs. All metal surfaces must be free of rusty that prevents required cleaning and sanitization. Proper cleaning and sanitization will minimize the disease potential for the dogs. To be corrected by, 30-May-2016."},{"h":"Dog doors with grime buildup","tags":[],"q":"Ten dog doors and the areas around the doors had an accumulation of brown grime or excreta. This indicates these hard surfaces are not being spot-cleaned daily. Without daily spot-cleaning and necessary sanitization the disease potential for the 32 adult dogs increases. All hard surfaces must be spot-cleaned daily and sanitized when necessary. This will prevent an accumulation of grime and excreta. Also, this will reduce the disease hazards to the dogs. To be corrected by, 21-May-2016."},{"h":"Standing brown fluid under enclosures","tags":[],"q":"On the northeast side on the kennel there was fecal waste, debris and standing fluid waste underneath the enclosures. The area of standing fluid waste was approximately 5 feet long by 21/2 feet wide. The fluid waste was colored brown. The fluid waste cannot drain from the underneath area. Without rapid elimination of the waste and fluid waste, this can cause orders, attracts insects, pests and vermin. Also, the risks for potential for disease increases. All drainage systems must be constructed so they rapidly eliminate waste and fluid waste. Operators must provide frequent collection and removal of waste, debris and fluid waste. This will prevent orders, insects, pests and vermin infestations. Additionally, the potential for disease risks for the 25 adult dogs will be minimized. To be corrected by, 12-June-2016."},{"h":"Feces pooled under enclosures","tags":[],"q":"The underneath area for the east enclosures and all the west enclosures had an accumulation of fecal waste. Some of the enclosures standing pools of fluid waste under them. The fluid waste was a brown color. There was an ammonia order present around these areas. This accumulation of fecal waste and fluid waste can cause orders, attract insects and pests and increase the disease hazards for the 32 adult dogs. All areas underneath the enclosures must be cleaned more frequently. This will prevent an accumulation of fecal, fluid and food waste, and reduce orders, insects, pests and disease hazards for the dogs. To be corrected by, 20-May-2016."},{"h":"Feed receptacles caked with grime","tags":[],"q":"25 feed receptacles used to feed 46 adult dogs had a buildup of brown grime and debris inside the feeders. Some of the feed receptacles had feed, debris that was cake on the sides and regulator door of the feed receptacles. The part of the feed receptacle where the dogs eat, on some of the feed receptacles, had a buildup of brown grime and debris. This accumulation of food waste, grime and debris indicates the feed receptacles are not being cleaned and sanitized often enough. This can increase the disease hazards for the dogs. All feeding receptacles must be cleaned and sanitized more often to prevent an accumulation of grime, debris, food waste and feed cake on the feeder. Feed receptacles cleaned and sanitized more often will minimize the disease hazards to the dogs. To be corrected by, 23-May-2016."},{"h":"Dog food storage with debris buildup","tags":[],"q":"The area around the dog food stored on pallets had an accumulation of dog hair, dirt, debris, discarded matter and pieces of paper. This can provide breeding and living areas for rodents and other pest and vermin. As a result, the health of the 112 adult dogs could be affected. All buildings and surrounding grounds must be kept free of accumulations of trash, dog hair, discarded matter and debris. This will reduce the breeding and living areas for rodents and other pest and vermin. Therefore, the health of the dogs would not be affected. To be corrected by, 22-May-2016."}],"si":1},{"d":"2016-08-09","s":"USDA","k":"USDA 2","l":"42-A-1067","t":"Routine inspection","n":null,"b":"","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1067/8-9-2016.pdf","f":[{"h":"Bichons with dental disease","tags":[],"q":"An adult, white, female Bichon (ID #082-600-008) and a white, female, Bichon approximately four years old (ID #16) both have an accumulation of dark brown and tan colored material coating the surface of the upper cheek teeth. The gum line is red and swollen and has receded away from the upper cheek teeth."},{"h":"Adult Beagle overgrown curling nails","tags":[],"q":"An adult, female, Beagle with no identification, has excessively long toe nails on all four paws. Some of the toes nails were curving around and underneath the dog's foot pads."},{"h":"Expired Ivermectin bottle reused","tags":[],"q":"A bottle of medication labeled as Ivermectin pour-on, is expired and intermingled with other medications deemed ready for use. The expiration date listed on the bottle is 5/13. The licensee stated that the bottle has been reused and filled with a different medication from another bottle."},{"h":"Medication bottles with syringe contamination","tags":[],"q":"There are four bottles of medications being stored with syringes inserted in the top of them. One of the bottles has a buildup of dried, crusty and white colored material where the syringe has been inserted."},{"h":"Pomeranian and Beagle missing ID","tags":[],"q":"An adult, female Pomeranian and an adult, female Beagle do not have an official form of identification. Identification is required in order to ensure that each animal's identity can be known with certainty and to facilitate record keeping requirements. The licensee must ensure all live dogs held on the premises are properly identified. To be corrected by, 15-August-2016."},{"h":"Chewed plastic, bare wood exposed","tags":[],"q":"The east enclosure of the north side of the Main Kennel had plastic missing on the back wall along the dog door. This was exposing bare wood. Counting from the north, enclosure one on the east side of the Main Kennel had excessively chewed and scratched plastic around the dog door insert. There was an accumulation of brown grime in the chewed area. The plastic was chewed off in areas along the insert exposing bare wood. This bare wood is scratched and chewed. There are gaps between the plastic and the wall around the dog doorway. Counting from the north, enclosure two on the east of the Main Kennel had a plastic door that was excessively chewed along the edge of the door. There is grey grime in the chewed area. The plastic insert for this doorway has pieces of plastic missing exposing bare wood. There is a gap between the plastic of this insert. Counting from the north, enclosure four on the east of the Main Kennel had large gaps between the plastic of the wall and the plastic dog door insert. The plastic along the edge of this insert was excessively chewed or scratched. There was black grime in the chewed area. Along the bottom of this insert, where the insert and plastic wall meet, there was plastic missing from the wall exposing bare wood. Two inserts inside the Main Kennel were excessively chewed along the edge. These inserts do not totally cover the wood boards inside the dog doorway. There is gaps between these wood boards. One dog doorway does not have a plastic insert just exposed wood boards. There was gaps between these boards. \\* Two enclosures in the Whelping Building had plastic dividers. These dividers had a door opening cut out in them. These door openings were excessively chewed and scratched. There was dark grime in these chewed areas. The above mentioned surfaces that are not being maintained cannot be properly cleaned and sanitized. This can increase the disease potential for 23 adult dogs and nine puppies. All surfaces must be maintained and kept in good repair. This will allow for proper cleaning and sanitization for the prevention of disease hazards. To be corrected by, 30-August-2016."},{"h":"Dog doors and floors with grime","tags":["Repeat"],"q":"Fourteen dog doors and the areas around the doors and some of the plastic back walls had an accumulation of brown grime or excreta on their surface. The hog and plastic flooring for four enclosures on the west side of the Garage Kennel and the vinyl wire flooring for three enclosures on the east side of the Garage Kennel had an accumulation of fecal waste. This indicates these hard surfaces are not being spot-cleaned daily. Without daily spot-cleaning and necessary sanitization the disease potential for the 51 adult dogs increases. All hard surfaces must be spot-cleaned daily and sanitized when necessary. This will prevent an accumulation of grime and excreta. Also, this will reduce the disease hazards to the dogs."},{"h":"Birthing drain with brown fluid","tags":["Repeat"],"q":"The wash-down drainage system on the east side of the whelping building had standing fluid waste. The fluid waste was colored brown. The fluid waste cannot rapidly drain out of the wash-down drainage system. Without rapid elimination of the waste and fluid waste, this can cause orders, attracts insects, pests and vermin. Also, the risks for potential for disease increases. All drainage systems must be constructed so they rapidly eliminate waste and fluid waste. This will prevent odors, insects, pests and vermin infestations. Additionally, the potential for disease risks for the two adult dogs and nine puppies will be minimized."},{"h":"Wire protruding into enclosures","tags":[],"q":"The eastern most enclosure on the north side and southern most enclosure on the east side of the Main Kennel had wire protruding into the enclosures. These protruding points were at eye level of the dogs in these enclosures. This could cause injury to the five adult dogs. All enclosures must be free of sharp protruding points that could injure the animals. To be corrected by, 12-August-2016."},{"h":"Puppies' feet through vinyl flooring","tags":[],"q":"Counting from the north, enclosure one on the top row east side of the Garage Kennel housed two puppies. The feet and legs of these puppies were observed passing through the holes of the vinyl wire flooring in the enclosure. … This was corrected at the time of the inspection as the puppies were moved."},{"h":"Dogs' feet pass through flooring","tags":[],"q":"The southern most enclosure on the east side of the Main Kennel had dogs whose feet passed through the flooring when walking. The three dogs housed in this enclosure gait can be affected or possible injury from the feet getting stuck in the holes of the flooring All grid type flooring must not allow the feet and legs of the dogs to pass through any openings for the prevention of injury to the animals."},{"h":"Feces and hair under enclosures","tags":["Repeat"],"q":"The underneath area, for the four north enclosures of the Main Kennel, had an accumulation of fecal waste and hair. There was a slight ammonia order present around this area. This accumulation of fecal waste can cause orders, attract insects and pests and increase the disease hazards for the 16 adult dogs. All areas underneath the enclosures must be cleaned more frequently. This will prevent an accumulation of fecal, fluid and food waste, and reduce orders, insects, pests and disease hazards for the dogs."},{"h":"Feeders caked with grime and bird feces","tags":[],"q":"Two large feed receptacles used to feed 16 adult dogs in the north enclosures of the Main Kennel and one red self feeder used to feed two adult dogs in the Garage Kennel had a buildup of brown grime and debris inside the feeders. There was white fecal waste from birds inside the two large self feeders. The part of the feed receptacle where the dogs eat, for the red plastic feed receptacle,, had a buildup of brown grime and debris. This accumulation of food waste, grime and debris indicates the feed receptacles are not being cleaned and sanitized often enough. This can increase the disease hazards for the dogs. All feeding receptacles must be cleaned and sanitized more often to prevent an accumulation of grime, debris, food waste and feed cake on the feeder. Feed receptacles cleaned and sanitized more often will minimize the disease hazards to the dogs."},{"h":"Dog food stored with trash, debris","tags":["Repeat"],"q":"The area around the dog food stored on pallets had an accumulation of hair, dirt, debris, discarded matter and pieces of paper. There were empty dog food bags stored on top of the stored bags of feed. This can provide breeding and living areas for rodents and other pest and vermin. As a result, the health of the 112 adult dogs and 48 puppies could be affected. All buildings and surrounding grounds must be kept free of accumulations of trash, dog hair, discarded matter and debris. This will reduce the breeding and living areas for rodents and other pest and vermin. Therefore, the health of the dogs would not be affected."}],"si":1},{"d":"2016-11-09","s":"USDA","k":"USDA 2","l":"42-A-1067","t":"Attempted inspection","n":null,"b":"","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1067/11-9-2016.pdf","f":[{"h":"🚫 Access","tags":[],"q":""}],"si":1},{"d":"2016-12-20","s":"USDA","k":"USDA 2","l":"42-A-1067","t":"Attempted inspection","n":null,"b":"","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1067/12-20-2016.pdf","f":[{"h":"🚫 Access","tags":[],"q":""}],"si":1},{"d":"2017-03-21","s":"USDA","k":"USDA 2","l":"42-A-1067","t":"Routine inspection","n":126,"b":"92 adults · 34 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1067/3-21-2017.pdf","f":[{"h":"Beagle with eye discharge, tartar","tags":["Direct","Repeat"],"q":"Direct Non-compliance \\* A white intact female beagle identified by the licensee as “Snow” (with a date of birth of 01-02-2014) was observed to have abnormal eye discharge and red glandular tissue protruding from the 3rd eyelid area of both eyes. The surface of the left eye also appeared cloudy. Examination of the mouth revealed a buildup of dense brown material in contact with the gums along the upper right and left cheek teeth with reddening of the gum lines."},{"h":"Shih Tzu heavy plaque, gum swelling","tags":["Direct","Repeat"],"q":"Direct Non-compliance \\* A female Shih Tzu, identified by the owner as Ruuds Red Cool 3 (with a date of birth of 07-1-2011) was found to have dense brown debris/plaque material covering the upper cheek teeth and upper canine teeth. There was also evidence of gum swelling, abnormal cream-colored discharge and retraction of gums from the teeth in areas in contact with heavy debris/plaque buildup."},{"h":"Pomeranian and Shih Tzu tartar, tooth loss","tags":["Direct","Repeat"],"q":"\\* A pregnant female red Pomeranian originally identified by the licensee as “Purdy” with an age of 10 years, and later identified by the owner as “Sasha” (date of birth 06-10-2007), was found to have dense brown debris/plaque covering the upper left canine tooth with evidence of gum swelling and retraction at the area of contact with the heavy debris buildup. The majority of its teeth were no longer present. \\* A black/white colored female Shih Tzu, identified by the licensee as “Silver Chocky 2” with a (date of birth of 07-1-2011) was found to have brown debris/plaque covering the upper right canine tooth with evidence of gum swelling and retraction at the area of contact with the heavy debris buildup. The majority of this dog’s teeth were also no longer present."},{"h":"Bichon females heavy dental coating","tags":["Direct","Repeat"],"q":"\\*An adult, white, female Bichon (ID #082-600-008) and a white, female, Bichon approximately four years old (ID #16) both have an accumulation of dark brown and tan colored material coating the surface of the upper cheek teeth. The gum line is red and swollen and has receded away from the upper cheek teeth."},{"h":"Beagle with overgrown, curling nails","tags":["Direct","Repeat"],"q":"\\* An adult, female, Beagle with no identification, has excessively long toe nails on all four paws. Some of the toes nails were curving around and underneath the dog's foot pads."},{"h":"Attending veterinarian annual visit overdue","tags":["Direct","Repeat"],"q":"\\* The last document visit by the attending veterinarian (AV) was on 20-April-2016."},{"h":"Expired medication bottle present","tags":["Direct","Repeat"],"q":"\\* There was a bottle of Oxytocin intermingled with other medications and ready for use that had an expiration date of February 2017."},{"h":"Dogs not readily identified","tags":["Repeat"],"q":"At least four dogs (those examined and listed above) had no means of identification as required under 9 CFR 2.50 (a)(1). The licensee stated, the dogs had been micro-chipped but there was no available microchip scanner to identify animals due to the scanner having been previously eaten by dogs in the kennel. Three additional dogs, previously identified on inspection on 08-09-2016 with veterinary care issues, were also unable to be identified for follow up verification of treatment. The inability of the licensee to readily and correctly identify animals within the facility may lead to errors in treatment or care which can directly impact the health of the animals. All animals must be identified by one of the following: 1) a collar that contains the letters USDA, a unique identifying number, and the license number; 2) a tattoo approved by USDA; or 3) a microchip that can be scanned by the licensee."},{"h":"Microchip numbers incomplete","tags":[],"q":"The full microchip identification number was not completed for the identification block of the Records of Dogs on Hand (APHIS from 7005) for 64 adult dogs. Complete and accurate records must be kept in order to ensure that each animal's identity can be known with certainty and to facilitate tracking/tracing of animals. To be corrected by, 05-April-2017."},{"h":"Feces and grime in enclosures","tags":["Repeat"],"q":"One enclosure on the west side of the Corncrib Kennel, housing five adult dogs, had an accumulation of brown grime on the back wall and dog door. \\* 10 enclosures within the kennel, all housing 27 adult dogs, had an accumulation of fecal waste on the flooring. Some enclosures had fecal waste stuck in the openings of the vinyl flooring. There was dog hair and fecal waste hanging from underneath the vinyl flooring. For the prevention of an accumulation of excrement and disease hazards to the dogs, all hard surfaces must be spot-cleaned daily and sanitized when necessary."},{"h":"Protruding sharp wires in enclosures","tags":["Repeat"],"q":"Four enclosures housing 10 adult dogs and eight puppies had sharp wires or points protruding into the enclosures. These protruding points were at eye level and lower for the dogs in these enclosures. One enclosure had wire securing a self-feeder. This wire was protruding into the enclosure. This could cause injury to the dogs. All enclosures must be free of sharp protruding points that could injure the animals."},{"h":"Heat lamps exposed within reach","tags":[],"q":"Heat lamps with exposed bulbs were found in two primary enclosures located in the whelping building. The heat lamps were found to be within reach of adult dogs located in both enclosures. Neither heat lamp contained a guard to prevent contact of the heat lamp bulb or heat lamp with adult dogs held within the enclosures. Heat lamps with exposed heat lamp bulbs placed within contact reach of animals may present a burn or electrical hazard to those animals held in the enclosure. Bulbs may additionally become broken and pose a sharp physical hazard to 2 adult dogs and 4 puppies. All heat lamps need to be placed out of physical reach of animals or provided with guards to prevent direct contact with animals within the enclosures. To be corrected by 03-23-2017."},{"h":"Large gap in vinyl flooring","tags":["Repeat"],"q":"The northwest enclosure in the Corncrib Kennel had a long large gap between where the vinyl wire flooring and enclosure paneling meet. The vinyl wire was broken along this gap exposing sharp points. The four adult dogs housed in this enclosure could be injured from their legs and feet passing through the gap or from getting their legs or feet stuck in the gap. All grid or vinyl wire type flooring must not allow the feet and legs of the dogs to pass through any openings for the prevention of injury to the animals. ."},{"h":"Accumulated waste under enclosures","tags":["Repeat"],"q":"The underneath areas and wash down for the Corn Crib Kennel, and Wash down and underneath area for east outdoor enclosures had an accumulation of fecal waste, fluid waste and dog hair. A strong odor of urine and waste was present in the Corn Crib Kennel. This was noticed with strong draft and open doors. The accumulation of fecal waste, fluid waste and dog hair can increase disease hazards and attract insects and pests affecting the 18 adult dogs housed in these areas. For the prevention of an accumulation of dog hair fecal and fluid waste, and for the reduction of orders, insects, pests and disease hazards, all areas underneath the enclosures must be cleaned more frequently."},{"h":"Feeders contaminated with bird feces","tags":["Repeat"],"q":"Two large hog feeders being used for feeding 12 adult dogs in two occupied kennel enclosures were found to be contaminated with bird feces on their interior surfaces. The affected kennels were located on the north end of the Corn Crib Kennel building. One of the feeders also supplied food for dogs in a third adjoining kennel. A total of twelve dogs were being fed from the feeders. Contamination of animal food receptacles with bird feces may result in the transmission of disease causing organisms which can pose a health hazard to dogs being fed from the receptacles. Food receptacles must be cleaned and sanitized, utilizing one of the methods described under 3.11 (b)(3), at least every two weeks or more often as necessary to prevent accumulation of dirt, debris, food waste, excreta and other disease hazards."}],"si":1},{"d":"2017-04-26","s":"USDA","k":"USDA 2","l":"42-A-1067","t":"Routine inspection","n":0,"b":"0 adults · 0 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1067/4-26-2017.pdf","f":[{"h":"Licensee refused inspection access","tags":["Critical"],"q":"The USDA inspection team arrival at facility at 4:55 PM. Licensee arrived to premise within 1 minute after arrival of inspectors. The licensee stated to the USDA inspectors that they had two customers coming, one at 5:10 PM and 5:30 PM and it was not a good time for the inspection. Licensee further stated that they needed to bathe puppies and that they would also need to go back to work at 6:30. The inspector informed the licensee that the inspection was to be a focused and was to check two dogs. The licensee requested the inspectors return at 5:40 PM to perform the inspection. At 5:11 p.m., the licensee texted the inspectors stating, My person just told me 530 it will not work tonight sorry the licensee. At approximately 5:13 p.m. the inspector texted back, “Are you saying the inspection will not work or that the puppy sale will not work?” At approximately 5:21 p.m. the licensee texted the inspectors, “Inspection will not work”. Then at approximately 5:30 p.m. the inspectors texted back, “Are you refusing an inspection at this time?” The licensee did not respond to this text and this was the end of the text communication. Inspectors returned to licensee facility at 5:45 p.m. and met licensee as he was going to his mailbox. The licensee stated that they could not do the inspection at this time. Licensee stated a customer had texted that they were late and would be coming at 6:10 PM. Inspector asked if the licensee was refusing inspection at this time. The licensee stated that they were not refusing inspection but nobody would be available tonight for inspection. The licensee stated that they did not want the inspectors present when the customer arrived. Inspector told the licensee that if they were not able to inspect that it would be considered a refusal to inspect. Inspector further explained that today’s inspection was intended to be a focused inspection and would likely be no longer than 15 minutes to check two dogs ( previously cited on the March 21 2017 inspection report). Unannounced inspections are required to allow APHIS officials to assess the health and welfare of the animals in order to enforce the Animal Welfare Act regulations and standards. Failure to allow access for inspection interferes with the authority of the Secretary of Agriculture to enforce the Animal Welfare Act. If the licensee cannot be available during normal business hours, a person (over age 18) should be designated to accompany the inspector during the inspection. From this day forward, the licensee must provide inspectors access for inspection when requested by APHIS officials."}],"si":1},{"d":"2017-05-15","s":"USDA","k":"USDA 2","l":"42-A-1067","t":"Focused inspection","n":3,"b":"3 adults · 0 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1067/5-15-2017.pdf","f":[],"si":1},{"d":"2017-08-24","s":"USDA","k":"USDA 2","l":"42-A-1067","t":"Routine inspection","n":86,"b":"70 adults · 16 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/42-A-1067/8-24-2017.pdf","f":[{"h":"Male Pug with conical eye protrusion","tags":["Repeat"],"q":"Buck III, a male Pug (I.D. # 900118000313329) has a left eye sphere with a slight to moderate conical shaped protrusion that comes to a point over the pupil. When viewing the eye from the side it also looks like the pointed protrusion area has a little bubble on the tip. Underneath the conical shape appears to be a hazy white to blueish discoloration resembling fog. There is a small amount of mucoid -like discharge on the lower eyelid. The right eye sphere has a slight conical shape with a flattened point over the pupil. There also appears to be a hazy white coloration underneath the protrusion. This type of disfigurement of the eye sphere may be indicative of injury, disease or other health issues. Licensee must consult a veterinarian to ensure that this disfigurement is not painful, indicative of other disease or health issues or cause impending blindness and that any treatment required is provided for the well-being of the dog."},{"h":"Broken vinyl-wire enclosures","tags":[],"q":"A bottom enclosure with vinyl wire flooring on the westside of New Kennel is broken and corroding away along where the flooring and back wall meet. The vinyl wire for a top row enclosure on the westside of the New Kennel is broken, separating alon the vertical seam and coming apart along the bottom of the enclosure door. The broken section of wire is starting to protrude outward. These two enclosures, housing five adult dogs total, with broken wire can allow for the dogs feet or face get stuck in the wire potentially causing injury. Dogs could try to escape from the gap caused by the broken wire in the top enclosure potentially causing injury. For the prevention of injury, all enclosures must be kept in good repair and contain the animals. To be corrected by, 26-August-2017."},{"h":"Rusty vinyl-wire dividers and gate","tags":[],"q":"The outside part of two enclosures on the northeast sided of the Old Kennel had vinyl wire dividers. The vinyl was coming off these dividers in areas exposing bare wire. This bare wire was excessively rusty and corroding. The end enclosure had a metal gate that was excessively rusty and corroding in areas. This can prevent the required cleaning and sanitization of these surfaces that could harbor disease organisms. The structural strength can be jeopardized as well. All surfaces must be free of excessive rust that can cause the prevention of required cleaning and sanitization, and affects the structural strength for the three adult dogs. To be corrected by, 10-September-2017."},{"h":"Feces and standing water near enclosures","tags":[],"q":"Feces and other waste is starting to accumulate outside an opening approximately 3 yards from the dog enclosures housing a total of 11 adult dogs. The close location of waste and opening in the building are a insect, rodent and other vermin attraction. There were also puddles of water on the floor from a recent cleaning. The attraction of standing water inside and fecal waste located so close to the building with available openings will attract flying insects (mosquitoes, flies, gnats) that can cause injury, disease and stress to the animals. Licensee must ensure that regular and frequent collection of waste, fluids and other debris are conducted in such a way as to minimize vermin and pest infestation, insects, odors and disease hazards. 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