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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Rae L Mercer – Rambling Kennels is linked to 12 public inspection reports, from September 2014 to June 2026.
Across 11 inspections between September 2014 and June 2026, inspectors recorded between 106 dogs and 173 dogs at Rae L Mercer – Rambling Kennels. The most recent count was 172 dogs on June 29, 2026.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
September 9, 2014
USDA 43-A-3264
Routine inspection
166 dogs
None
November 10, 2015
USDA 43-A-3264
Routine inspection
173 dogs
None
September 26, 2016
USDA 43-A-3264
Routine inspection
156 dogs
None
July 24, 2017
USDA 43-A-3264
Routine inspection
171 dogs
None
December 11, 2019
USDA 43-A-3264
Attempted inspection
No access
None
February 27, 2020
USDA 43-A-3264
Routine inspection
154 dogs
None
March 15, 2022
USDA 43-A-3264
Routine inspection
145 dogs
None
December 20, 2022
USDA 43-A-3264
Routine inspection
154 dogs
None
February 21, 2024
USDA 43-A-3264
Routine inspection
129 dogs
None
October 10, 2024
USDA 43-A-3264
Re-license inspection
149 dogs
None
April 22, 2025
USDA 43-A-3264
Routine inspection
106 dogs
None
June 29, 2026
USDA 43-A-3264
Routine inspection
172 dogs
None
Questions people ask about this kennel
Has Rae L Mercer – Rambling Kennels been cited by inspectors?
No. 12 inspections are on file and none of them recorded a problem.
How many dogs does Rae L Mercer – Rambling Kennels keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, June 29, 2026, inspectors counted 172 dogs (102 adults · 70 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What breeds does Rae L Mercer – Rambling Kennels raise?
The records name Beagle, Dachshund, Pembroke Welsh Corgi. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.
What licences does Rae L Mercer – Rambling Kennels hold?
We collect and organize public records from government sources, including USDA APHIS and state departments of agriculture. We do not conduct our own inspections.