Samuel & Benuel Kauffman – Chester View Kennel

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The kennel owner failed to take steps to restore the kennel housing facility to a condition complying with this section."},{"h":"No documentation of vet contact","tags":[],"q":"The kennel owner also failed to provide documentation that a veterinarian was contacted during the periods of high heat/humidity/head index."},{"h":"Humidity above 70% in three buildings","tags":[],"q":"Wardens noted humidity levels above 70% in three of the kennel buildings during this inspection."}]},{"d":"2018-09-05","s":"Pennsylvania","k":"","l":"PA - 08642","t":"Routine inspection","n":103,"b":"60 adults · 43 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/pa/08642/9-5-2018.pdf","f":[]},{"d":"2019-01-15","s":"Pennsylvania","k":"","l":"PA - 08642","t":"Routine inspection","n":105,"b":"55 adults · 50 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/pa/08642/1-15-2019.pdf","f":[]},{"d":"2019-06-07","s":"Pennsylvania","k":"","l":"PA - 08642","t":"Routine inspection","n":113,"b":"113 age not given","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/pa/08642/6-7-2019.pdf","f":[{"h":"Adult dog no exercise access","tags":[],"q":"This Warden viewed an adult dog in a primary enclosure with no unfettered access to an exercise area."},{"h":"Vet exam ordered","tags":[],"q":"The kennel owner complied with the 72 hour vet check that was ordered during this inspection."}]},{"d":"2019-07-10","s":"Pennsylvania","k":"","l":"PA - 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Data logger readings since the last inspection frequently exceeded humidity levels."},{"h":"Vet exams ordered for four dogs","tags":[],"q":"A veterinary examination was ordered on 4 dogs under section 402(a) based on warden’s observations of the condition of dogs during inspection. Kennel is in compliance with section 402(d) because veterinary examination was completed within the 72-hour time frame."}]},{"d":"2025-08-28","s":"Pennsylvania","k":"","l":"PA - 08642","t":"Routine inspection","n":118,"b":"53 adults · 65 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/pa/08642/8-28-2025.pdf","f":[]},{"d":"2025-12-22","s":"Pennsylvania","k":"","l":"PA - 08642","t":"Routine inspection","n":80,"b":"59 adults · 21 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/pa/08642/12-22-2025.pdf","f":[{"h":"Primary enclosures caked with dirt","tags":[],"q":"Wardens viewed primary enclosures that were caked with dirt, dust, and grime."},{"h":"Spiderwebs on kennel surfaces","tags":[],"q":"Wardens viewed a buildup of spiderwebs on multiple surfaces throughout the main kennel building which encourages pests and contributes to poor sanitary conditions."},{"h":"Multiple dogs with matted fur","tags":[],"q":"Wardens viewed multiple dogs to have overgrown fur that was mildly matted."},{"h":"Three transferred dogs lacked CVI","tags":[],"q":"Wardens viewed that the kennel owner had transferred 3 dogs over 8 weeks of age from out of state that were not accompanied by a proper CVI as required."},{"h":"Two primary enclosures too small","tags":[],"q":"Wardens viewed two primary enclosures that were not large enough for the dogs housed therein."},{"h":"Kennel humidity over 70%","tags":[],"q":"Wardens viewed current humidity and data history taken by the data reader located in one of the kennel buildings having multiple days with humidity readings over 70%."}]},{"d":"2026-02-10","s":"Pennsylvania","k":"","l":"PA - 08642","t":"Routine inspection","n":108,"b":"55 adults · 53 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/pa/08642/2-10-2026.pdf","f":[{"h":"Puppies tail banded with rubber ligature","tags":["Cruelty Referral"],"q":"Warden and veterinarian viewed puppies which had their tails banded with a rubber ligature in an attempt to dock their tails. This method of tail docking cuts off circulation to the tail and causes pain and can lead to infection."}]},{"d":"2026-06-10","s":"Pennsylvania","k":"","l":"PA - 08642","t":"Routine inspection","n":40,"b":"22 adults · 18 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/pa/08642/6-10-2026.pdf","f":[]}]}

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