Patti Kowitz – Tannin Border Collies

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The rule and details were discussed and the pet was moved and compliance was acheived."},{"h":"Incomplete records for dogs","tags":[],"q":"Incomplete record for some Dogs"},{"h":"Row-bank kennels rusting","tags":[],"q":"there were portions on both covered row-bank kennels that will be need af excessive rust alleviation in a short time. chipping and flaking was present on outside and migrating close to inside the enclosures. it was reminded to the licensee that Painting or sealing is adequate to create water impervious compliant status."}]},{"d":"2021-10-04","s":"Iowa","k":"","l":"IA - 11520","t":"Routine inspection","n":0,"b":"0 adults · 0 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/ia/11520/10-4-2021.pdf","f":[]},{"d":"2023-07-13","s":"Iowa","k":"","l":"IA - 11520","t":"Attempted inspection","n":null,"b":"","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/ia/11520/7-13-2023.pdf","f":[]},{"d":"2023-08-29","s":"Iowa","k":"","l":"IA - 11520","t":"Attempted inspection","n":null,"b":"","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/ia/11520/8-29-2023.pdf","f":[]},{"d":"2023-10-06","s":"Iowa","k":"","l":"IA - 11520","t":"Routine inspection","n":51,"b":"28 adults · 23 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/ia/11520/10-6-2023.pdf","f":[{"h":"Insufficient shelter from elements","tags":[],"q":"Insufficient shelter from the elements for the size, species and number housed therein."},{"h":"Excessive ammonia and feces odors","tags":[],"q":"Excessive odors of ammonia and feces."},{"h":"Concrete flooring not resistant to moisture","tags":[],"q":"Concrete flooring in all areas no longer impervious to moisture."},{"h":"Kennel panels with rust and pitting","tags":[],"q":"Some kennel panels with rust and pitting temporarily in use as the rust and pitting is at a height of approximately 6ft and not able to be contacted by an animal."},{"h":"Male dog with growth on paw","tags":[],"q":"One male dog with a sore/growth on his paw, licensee states he is scheduled to see the vet this afternoon. Inspector requests licensee sends proof of veterinary attention by end of day."}]},{"d":"2023-11-03","s":"Iowa","k":"","l":"IA - 11520","t":"Routine inspection","n":48,"b":"28 adults · 20 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/ia/11520/11-3-2023.pdf","f":[{"h":"Insufficient shelter from elements","tags":[],"q":"Insufficient shelter from the elements for the size, species and number housed therein."},{"h":"Excessive ammonia and feces odors","tags":[],"q":"Excessive odors of ammonia and feces."},{"h":"Unsealed concrete floors in kennels","tags":[],"q":"Concrete flooring in two kennels northwest of garage and single kennel on south side of garage not sealed."},{"h":"Terrier shivering, insufficient shelter","tags":[],"q":"Insufficient shelter from the elements for the size, species and number housed therein. One blue merle and white terrier mix appearing dog observed shivering excessively in outdoor northwest kennel. Shelter shall be provided to allow access to shade from direct sunlight and regress from exposure to wind, rain or snow. Heat, insulation,or clean and dry bedding adequate to provide comfort shall be provided when the atmospheric temperature is below 50° F or the temperature to which the particular animals are acclimated. Dogs and cats that are not acclimated to the temperatures prevalent in the area or region where thay are kept and sick, aged, young or infirm dogs and cats cannot be housed in outdoor facilities. Sufficient shelter must be added within the kennels and dogs not acclimated to the temperatures prevalent must be moved indoors to be compliant by re-inspection on or after November 17, 2023."}]},{"d":"2023-11-21","s":"Iowa","k":"","l":"IA - 11520","t":"Routine inspection","n":44,"b":"28 adults · 16 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/ia/11520/11-21-2023.pdf","f":[{"h":"Concrete floors in two kennels unsealed","tags":[],"q":"Concrete flooring in two kennels northwest of garage not sealed."},{"h":"Ammonia odor in indoor area","tags":[],"q":"Indoor area has been closed up for the winter, a smell of ammonia has begun to form. Licensee was advised to return to using her ventilation system to eliminate the odor, as this area of the facility has previously been compliant."}]},{"d":"2024-01-02","s":"Iowa","k":"","l":"IA - 11520","t":"Routine inspection","n":58,"b":"28 adults · 30 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/ia/11520/1-2-2024.pdf","f":[{"h":"Strong feces and urine odor","tags":[],"q":"Strong odor of feces/urine upon arrival to facility."},{"h":"Clutter reachable by dogs in birthing building","tags":[],"q":"Clutter in whelping building must be removed or organized in manner to not be accessible to dogs loose within building."},{"h":"Birthing building walls chewed, not moisture-proof","tags":[],"q":"Walls in whelping building have been chewed to expose raw material that is not impervious to moisture."},{"h":"Enclosure cleaning requirement","tags":[],"q":"Enclosures must be cleaned every 24 hours or more frequently as needed."},{"h":"Excessively chewed water buckets","tags":[],"q":"Water buckets have become excessively chewed/damaged."},{"h":"Too many dogs for one caregiver","tags":[],"q":"The conditions of facility indicate current number of dogs may be too high for one individual to care for."}]},{"d":"2024-01-24","s":"Iowa","k":"","l":"IA - 11520","t":"Routine inspection","n":52,"b":"33 adults · 19 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/ia/11520/1-24-2024.pdf","f":[]},{"d":"2024-05-31","s":"Iowa","k":"","l":"IA - 11520","t":"Routine inspection","n":38,"b":"38 adults · 0 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/ia/11520/5-31-2024.pdf","f":[]},{"d":"2024-11-06","s":"Iowa","k":"","l":"IA - 11520","t":"Attempted inspection","n":null,"b":"","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/ia/11520/11-6-2024.pdf","f":[]},{"d":"2024-11-15","s":"Iowa","k":"","l":"IA - 11520","t":"Routine inspection","n":50,"b":"43 adults · 7 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/ia/11520/11-15-2024.pdf","f":[{"h":"Ammonia odor across property","tags":[],"q":"Ammonia odor observed across property."},{"h":"Insufficient personnel for care","tags":[],"q":"Insufficient personnel."},{"h":"Adult dogs with expired vaccinations","tags":[],"q":"Expired vaccinations on all adult dogs."}]},{"d":"2024-12-03","s":"Iowa","k":"","l":"IA - 11520","t":"Routine inspection","n":46,"b":"39 adults · 7 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/ia/11520/12-3-2024.pdf","f":[]},{"d":"2025-10-22","s":"Iowa","k":"","l":"IA - 11520","t":"Routine inspection","n":20,"b":"18 adults · 2 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/ia/11520/10-22-2025.pdf","f":[]}]}

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