Rycki Mehmert – Paws to Admire is linked to 13 public inspection reports from USDA.
Breed(s)
Bernedoodle
Latest inspectionFebruary 25, 2026Latest Dog Count3316 adults · 17 puppiesUSDA licenses — 2 on file42-A-1708, 42-A-1525Iowa licenseInspections on file13 USDA
Inspection Summary
Inspection Dog Counts
Dogs counted
Inspection date
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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Rycki Mehmert – Paws to Admire is linked to 13 public inspection reports, from January 2016 to February 2026.
Across 12 inspections between January 2016 and February 2026, inspectors recorded between 17 dogs and 60 dogs at Rycki Mehmert – Paws to Admire. The most recent count was 33 dogs on February 25, 2026.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
January 19, 2016
USDA 42-A-1525
Pre-license inspection #1
25 dogs
None
June 30, 2016
USDA 42-A-1525
Attempted inspection
No access
None
August 18, 2016
USDA 42-A-1525
Routine inspection
29 dogs
None
July 20, 2017
USDA 42-A-1525
Routine inspection
17 dogs
None
July 19, 2018
USDA 42-A-1525
Routine inspection
49 dogs
None
April 24, 2019
USDA 42-A-1525
Routine inspection
53 dogs
None
February 27, 2020
USDA 42-A-1525
Routine inspection
60 dogs
None
April 21, 2022
USDA 42-A-1525
Routine inspection
53 dogs
None
February 2, 2023
USDA 42-A-1708
Pre-license inspection
25 dogs
None
January 2, 2024
USDA 42-A-1708
Routine inspection
54 dogs
None
September 25, 2024
USDA 42-A-1708
Routine inspection
28 dogs
None
December 9, 2025
USDA 42-A-1708
Re-license inspection
26 dogs
None
February 25, 2026
USDA 42-A-1708
Routine inspection
33 dogs
None
Questions people ask about this kennel
Has Rycki Mehmert – Paws to Admire been cited by inspectors?
No. 13 inspections are on file and none of them recorded a problem.
How many dogs does Rycki Mehmert – Paws to Admire keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, February 25, 2026, inspectors counted 33 dogs (16 adults · 17 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What breeds does Rycki Mehmert – Paws to Admire raise?
The records name Bernedoodle. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.
What licences does Rycki Mehmert – Paws to Admire 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.