Latest inspectionMarch 3, 2026Latest Dog Count3219 adults · 13 puppiesUSDA licenses — 2 on file33-A-0627, 33-A-0564Illinois licenseInspections on file13 USDA
Inspection Summary
Inspection Dog Counts
Dogs counted
Inspection date
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This is a 1st Relicense Inspection for a Class “A” license."}],"si":1},{"d":"2022-03-04","s":"USDA","k":"USDA 2","l":"33-A-0564","t":"Re-license inspection","n":43,"b":"25 adults · 18 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/33-A-0564/3-4-2022.pdf","f":[],"si":1},{"d":"2023-06-13","s":"USDA","k":"USDA 2","l":"33-A-0564","t":"Routine inspection","n":62,"b":"39 adults · 23 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/33-A-0564/6-13-2023.pdf","f":[{"h":"Poodle, Yorkie, Shih Tzu matted coats","tags":[],"q":"There are five dogs ('Candy', F, Wht Poodle; 'Trisha', F Blk/tan Yorkie; 'Cindy', F, Blk/gry Poodle; 'Bella', F, wht/gry Poodle; 'Sandy', F, bro/wht Shitzu) that have multiple mats on their bellies, feet, back of the thighs and face around the ears or eyes. The mats are down to the skin and numerous in quantity on each dog. While there is no skin damage, the mats closeness to the skin cause a tightness/pulling that can cause dicomfort to the regulated animal. 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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Raymond Hostetler – River Bend Puppies is linked to 13 public inspection reports, carrying 5 inspector findings, from April 2016 to March 2026.
Across 13 inspections between April 2016 and March 2026, inspectors recorded between 12 dogs and 64 dogs at Raymond Hostetler – River Bend Puppies. The most recent count was 32 dogs on March 3, 2026.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
April 7, 2016
USDA 33-A-0564
Pre-license inspection #1
12 dogs
None
September 19, 2016
USDA 33-A-0564
Routine inspection
30 dogs
None
July 24, 2018
USDA 33-A-0564
Routine inspection
19 dogs
None
July 16, 2019
USDA 33-A-0564
Routine inspection
26 dogs
None
August 20, 2021
USDA 33-A-0564
Routine inspection
32 dogs
None
March 3, 2022
USDA 33-A-0564
Re-license inspection
43 dogs
2 findings
March 4, 2022
USDA 33-A-0564
Re-license inspection
43 dogs
None
June 13, 2023
USDA 33-A-0564
Routine inspection
62 dogs
3 findings
August 15, 2023
USDA 33-A-0564
Routine inspection
64 dogs
None
November 27, 2023
USDA 33-A-0627
Pre-license inspection
61 dogs
None
April 29, 2024
USDA 33-A-0627
Routine inspection
45 dogs
None
March 24, 2025
USDA 33-A-0627
Routine inspection
31 dogs
None
March 3, 2026
USDA 33-A-0627
Routine inspection
32 dogs
None
What inspectors wrote
March 3, 2022 — Re-license inspection, USDA 33-A-0564
43 dogs recorded (25 adults · 18 puppies).
Lidded bedding containers not leakproof
There were two containers of bedding for dogs that were lidded yet not leakproof. Containers of bedding that are not leakproof does not fully protect the bedding from spoilage, contamination, and vermin infestation, which can cause disease hazards in dogs. All open supplies of bedding must be kept in leakproof containers with tightly fitting lids to prevent contamination and spoilage.
Trash container without lid
There was a trash container in the housing facility that did not have a lid on it. Keeping trash containers without lids on them does not fully minimize contamination and disease risks in the animal housing facility, creating the potential for disease hazards in dogs. Trash containers in housing facilities and in food storage and food preparation areas must be leak-proof and must have tightly fitted lids on them at all times. This is a 1st Relicense Inspection for a Class “A” license.
June 13, 2023 — Routine inspection, USDA 33-A-0564
62 dogs recorded (39 adults · 23 puppies).
Poodle, Yorkie, Shih Tzu matted coats
There are five dogs ('Candy', F, Wht Poodle; 'Trisha', F Blk/tan Yorkie; 'Cindy', F, Blk/gry Poodle; 'Bella', F, wht/gry Poodle; 'Sandy', F, bro/wht Shitzu) that have multiple mats on their bellies, feet, back of the thighs and face around the ears or eyes. The mats are down to the skin and numerous in quantity on each dog. While there is no skin damage, the mats closeness to the skin cause a tightness/pulling that can cause dicomfort to the regulated animal. There is one dog named 'Reddy' a male poodle that was partially shaved on his back several weeks prior, however there are remaining mats on the back of the thighs/back end of the dog that had not been removed.
Poodle, Corgi, Yorkie, Bichon, Shih Tzu long nails
There were five dogs with moderately long nails ('Reddy', M, red Poodle; 'Hobie', M, tri-color Corgie; 'Kisha', F, brn/blk Yorkie; 'Mara', F, white Bishon and 'Sandy', F, brn/why Shitzu). Each of these dogs had long nails that caused their toes to twist to the side, or not lie in a normal position when standing on a flat surface. The nails were approximately 1 to 1.5 inches in length and had not been trimmed in several weeks.
Matted coats and long nails injury risk
While there is no skin damage, the mats closeness to the skin cause a tightness/pulling that can cause dicomfort to the regulated animal. … Each of these dogs had long nails that caused their toes to twist to the side, or not lie in a normal position when standing on a flat surface. … The mats as they grow larger and tighten on the skin can cause skin issues or sores if adequate grooming is not done. Nails that are not trimmed regularly can become a hazard to the regulated animal causing injury to themselves by getting the nails caught on fencing or objects within thier primary enclosure or in their outdoor run area. Possible injuries could also occur to that animal by twisting of the toes due to the foot not lying flat on floor surfaces or could cause possible injury to puppies or other dogs they are housed with if they are stepped on or scratched while in play activities.
Has Raymond Hostetler – River Bend Puppies been cited by inspectors?
Yes. Inspectors recorded 5 problems across 13 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
How many dogs does Raymond Hostetler – River Bend Puppies keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, March 3, 2026, inspectors counted 32 dogs (19 adults · 13 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What breeds does Raymond Hostetler – River Bend Puppies raise?
The records name Bichon Frise, Mini Poodle, Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Poodle, Shih Tzu, Yorkie, Zuchon (Teddy Bear). Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.
What licences does Raymond Hostetler – River Bend Puppies 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.