Pam Habbinga – Habbinga Kennels

In the "Golden Shed" there is a male Golden Retriever (Grizzly, unable to obtain microchip number) that is holding his right, front leg up off the ground and walking on three legs. The right, front paw appears to be swollen and the dog was observed placing this paw on the ground but immediately picking it back up. This dog couldn't be caught for the inspector to have a closer look at the paw. Failure of the dog to bear weight on the leg can be a sign of injury and pain. This dog must be evaluated by a licensed veterinarian in order to ensure that an accurate diagnosis is obtained and an appropriate treatment plan is developed and followed. Diagnosis and treatment plan must be documented and available to inspector upon request. Correction date: By 12:00pm on March 13, 2015

In the "Golden Shed" all of the enclosures, containing fifteen dogs, have an excessive buildup of dirt and grime on the walls. This accumulation of dirt and grime could pose a health risk towards the dogs. All surfaces in used primary enclosures must be sanitized once every two weeks or more often if necessary to prevent a buildup of dirt, grime and any other disease hazards. Correction date: March 25, 2015

In some of the sheltered housing enclosures, containing at least thirteen dogs, the outdoor flooring is constructed of concrete and this concrete is cracked and broken. Dirt and debris has collected in these cracks. Cracked and broken concrete cannot be readily cleaned and sanitized. All surfaces must be maintained on a regular basis and those surfaces that cannot be cleaned and sanitized must be repaired or replaced when worn or soiled. Correction date: August 3, 2015

In the Hoop Building there are nine metal watering receptacles located between animal enclosures that are not being used. The metal surface of these watering receptacles were excessively rusty with flaking in areas. These surfaces cannot be readily cleaned and sanitized. This can increase the disease potential for the 40 adult dogs housed in the enclosures. All metal surfaces (metal watering receptacles) must be free of excessive rust or removed. This will allow for proper cleaning and sanitization and preserve the structural strength of the surface. As a result this will allow for adequate cleaning and sanitization. Thus, decreasing the disease potential for the dogs. To be corrected by, 28-May-2016.

In the Hoop Building there were six plastic dog houses. The area around the doorways of these houses was excessively chewed and scratched. There was brown to grey debris in the chewed areas. These surfaces are not in good repair and prevent required cleaning and sanitization. This can increase the disease potential for the 20 adult dogs. All surfaces or plastic surfaces must be kept in good repair. This will allow for the required cleaning and sanitization of the surfaces. Therefore, decreasing the disease hazards to the animals. To be corrected by, 28-May-2016.