Sally L Culver – Culver Lane Kennel

February 19, 2020 — Routine inspection, USDA 43-A-6301

72 dogs recorded (50 adults · 22 puppies).

• Boston Terrier female very thin

  A red and white Boston Terrier female (m/c #700u913) was observed to be very thin. The ribs, backbone and hips were easily seen. The owner stated that she had 6 puppies that had been recently weaned and now she was in an enclosure with a male dog who ate most of the food. There was no consultation with a veterinarian to establish a diagnosis and to provide a correct treatment for this dog. Poor body condition can be the result of parasites, inadequate nutrition, or an underlying medical condition. It is important for the health and well being of the dogs for each dealer or exhibitor to establish and maintain programs of adequate veterinary care that include the use of appropriate methods to prevent, control, diagnose, and treat diseases and injuries. The dog must be evaluated by a veterinarian within 3 days of this inspection, to know with certainty the problem and the correct treatment.

• Golden Retriever and Poodle puppies shivering outdoors (Direct)

  Outdoor housing facilities. (a) Restrictions. (1) The following categories of dogs or cats must not be kept in outdoor facilities, unless that practice is specifically approved by the attending veterinarian: (iii) Sick, infirm, aged or young dogs. In the outdoor enclosure housing the large breed dogs there were 2 female dogs with litters. The Golden Retriever had a litter of five 4.5 week old puppies and the Poodle had a litter of seven 5 week old puppies. Three puppies (2 from the litter of 5 and 1 from the litter of 7) were observed to be shivering and seeking areas of warmth. In the enclosure of 5 puppies, there was a heating pad that was plugged in. It was placed on the dirt ground on one side of the enclosure but it was partially covered with dirt. The litter of 5 puppies were not provided with adequate shelter or bedding. The litter of 7 did have a shelter but there was no bedding or a wind break or rain break. The temperature at the time of the inspection was 46 degrees F and the temperature of the previous night was less than 30 degrees F. Animals that expend energy to stay warm may not thrive and increases the risk of sickness. Due to the young age of the puppies, the temperatures at this time of year and their apparent lack of acclimation as illustrated by 3 puppies shivering, they must not be kept outdoors. The owner was instructed to move the dams and litters to the shelter building by close of business of this day-19 February 2020

• Golden Retriever and Poodle shelters lacked bedding (Direct)

  In the outdoor enclosures housing the large breed dogs, there are 4 enclosures in use. One enclosure has a Golden Retriever female with five 4.5 week old puppies and 2 plastic barrels used for shelter. There is no bedding or wind break and rain break. Two puppies in this litter were observed to be shivering. The enclosure next to this one housed a Poodle with 7 puppies approximately 5 weeks of age. There was a shelter but it had no wind break or rain break and no bedding. One puppy from this litter was observed to be shivering. The temperature at the time of inspection was 46 degrees F. The temperature the previous night was less than 30 degrees F (source: National Weather Service). Adequate shelters are important for protection from the weather elements and as a place of safety for dogs. Shelter must be provided for the dogs and maintained at all times. A wind break and rain break is necessary to protect the dogs from the wind, rain and other harsh weather elements by preventing the wind and rain from entering the shelter. Adequate bedding material is necessary for the dogs to have protection from the colder temperatures and to maintain body heat. Lack of appropriate bedding in cold environments increases the risks of sickness and hypothermia situations. Sufficient clean dry bedding material is necessary to provide protection when the temperature is less than 50 degrees F. More bedding material is necessary when the temperature is less than 35F degrees for the dogs to burrow into and remain clean and dry and have better protection. The owner must provide adequate bedding for the dogs and maintain it at sufficient levels any time the temperature is less than 50F degrees and additional bedding must be added when the temperature is less than 35 F degrees. The owner was instructed to provide and maintain adequate shelters with wind breaks and rain breaks and sufficient bedding material by the end of the day on Feb 19, 2020. Bedding material must be maintained until the temperatures are 50 degrees or higher.

• Piles of debris near enclosures

  (c) Housekeeping for premises. The grounds around the buildings have a large amount of discarded and unused materials. There are discarded or unused items on the floor of the enclosure with 5 puppies (broken tools, discarded wood, etc). The piles of wood, metal, pipe, etc., can become a living and breeding area for rodents, pest and other vermin. When these pests are in close proximity to the housing area of the dogs, they can quickly contaminate the food, water and housing area. Premises where housing facilities are located, including buildings and surrounding grounds, must be kept clean and in good repair to protect the animals from injury, to facilitate the husbandry practices required in this subpart, and to reduce or eliminate breeding and living areas for rodents and other pests and vermin. Premises must be kept free of accumulations of trash, junk, waste products, and discarded matter. TO BE CORRECTED BY: 15 MARCH 2020

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October 15, 2020 — Attempted inspection, USDA 43-A-6301

• Licensee unavailable for inspection

  Inspector honked horn, called, received voice mail from licensee to inform of inavailability.

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May 28, 2024 — Routine inspection, USDA 43-A-6301

76 dogs recorded (31 adults · 45 puppies).

• Male blue French Bulldog ear lesions

  Both ear flaps on Benji, a male blue French Bulldog (id# 90023300095412) were observed to be bumpy. On closer observation of the inner flap, there were numerous crusty bumps with yellow fluid around them and when rubbed, blood oozed to the surface. There was hair loss on the back of the ear flap and reddened areas along the base of the ear flap. The owner stated that this was not present on the previous day but would take the dog to the veterinarian the following day. Untreated conditions can worsen and prolong suffering. The dog must be evaluated by a veterinarian for diagnosis and treatment. The records of the diagnosis and treatment must by created and maintained and available to APHIS officials. Correction date: 30 May 2024

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