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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Sam Stoltzfus – Sam's Kennels is linked to 19 public inspection reports, carrying 4 inspector findings, from September 2018 to January 2026.
Across 19 inspections between September 2018 and January 2026, inspectors recorded between 30 dogs and 82 dogs at Sam Stoltzfus – Sam's Kennels. The most recent count was 41 dogs on January 8, 2026.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
September 21, 2018
Pennsylvania 16030
Routine inspection
30 dogs
None
March 7, 2019
Pennsylvania 16030
Routine inspection
33 dogs
None
August 20, 2019
Pennsylvania 16030
Routine inspection
31 dogs
None
March 11, 2020
Pennsylvania 16030
Routine inspection
36 dogs
None
September 2, 2020
Pennsylvania 16030
Routine inspection
44 dogs
None
February 23, 2021
Pennsylvania 16030
Routine inspection
51 dogs
None
September 28, 2021
Pennsylvania 16030
Routine inspection
39 dogs
None
June 3, 2022
Pennsylvania 16030
Routine inspection
60 dogs
None
October 19, 2022
Pennsylvania 16030
Routine inspection
82 dogs
None
January 31, 2023
Pennsylvania 16030
Routine inspection
60 dogs
None
July 28, 2023
Pennsylvania 16030
Routine inspection
58 dogs
None
March 12, 2024
Pennsylvania 16030
Routine inspection
39 dogs
None
July 23, 2024
Pennsylvania 16030
Routine inspection
42 dogs
None
February 11, 2025
Pennsylvania 16030
Routine inspection
48 dogs
None
March 21, 2025
Pennsylvania 16030
Routine inspection
47 dogs
1 finding
May 6, 2025
Pennsylvania 16030
Routine inspection
64 dogs
None
July 25, 2025
Pennsylvania 16030
Routine inspection
68 dogs
3 findings
September 12, 2025
Pennsylvania 16030
Routine inspection
51 dogs
None
January 8, 2026
Pennsylvania 16030
Routine inspection
41 dogs
None
What inspectors wrote
March 21, 2025 — Routine inspection, Pennsylvania 16030
47 dogs recorded (25 adults · 22 puppies).
Adult dog not rabies vaccinated
This warden observed 1 adult dog that did not have current rabies vaccinations.
July 25, 2025 — Routine inspection, Pennsylvania 16030
68 dogs recorded (25 adults · 43 puppies).
Incomplete dog records
Wardens observed incomplete records for dogs being kept in the kennel.
Enclosures block access to exercise
Warden viewed multiple primary enclosures that did not have an entryway that will allow the dogs unfettered clearance out of the enclosure to an outdoor exercise are as required.
No outdoor exercise area for 3 dogs
Warden viewed that there was no outdoor exercise area provided to 3 dogs over 12 weeks of age.
Has Sam Stoltzfus – Sam's Kennels been cited by inspectors?
Yes. Inspectors recorded 4 problems across 19 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
How many dogs does Sam Stoltzfus – Sam's Kennels keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, January 8, 2026, inspectors counted 41 dogs (25 adults · 16 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What licences does Sam Stoltzfus – Sam's 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.