Latest inspectionMay 29, 2025Latest Dog Count6125 adults · 36 puppiesUSDA licenses — 3 on file43-A-6836, 43-A-5873, 43-A-5993Missouri licenseInspections on file15 USDA
Inspection Summary
Inspection Dog Counts
Dogs counted
Inspection date
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Her vertebra were visible and easily palpable."},{"h":"Maltese dental tartar, red gums","tags":["Direct"],"q":"At time of inspection an adult female Maltese \"Lou Lou\" (m/c# 074550633) was exhibiting a thin body condition. … Upon further hands on inspection of the dog it was noted that the teeth had a significant build up of tartar and the gum line was red and swollen."},{"h":"Unlabeled pills, drug unknown","tags":["Direct"],"q":"There was a clear bag of pills that had no label. … However, the licensee did not know the name of the medication and did not have directions on how to administer."},{"h":"Expired medication bottles present","tags":["Direct"],"q":"A bottle of Cephalexin Capsules, with an expiration date of March 2015 and a bottle of Cystorelin with an expiration date of 02-2016 were located with other medications ready for use."}],"si":1},{"d":"2017-05-16","s":"USDA","k":"USDA 3","l":"43-A-5993","t":"Focused inspection","n":1,"b":"1 adult · 0 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/43-A-5993/5-16-2017.pdf","f":[],"si":1},{"d":"2017-09-11","s":"USDA","k":"USDA 3","l":"43-A-5993","t":"Routine inspection","n":53,"b":"44 adults · 9 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/43-A-5993/9-11-2017.pdf","f":[],"si":1},{"d":"2018-12-11","s":"USDA","k":"USDA 3","l":"43-A-5993","t":"Routine inspection","n":43,"b":"34 adults · 9 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/43-A-5993/12-11-2018.pdf","f":[],"si":1},{"d":"2019-09-10","s":"USDA","k":"USDA 3","l":"43-A-5993","t":"Routine inspection","n":64,"b":"51 adults · 13 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/43-A-5993/9-10-2019.pdf","f":[],"si":1},{"d":"2020-10-28","s":"USDA","k":"USDA 3","l":"43-A-5993","t":"Routine inspection","n":60,"b":"41 adults · 19 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/43-A-5993/10-28-2020.pdf","f":[],"si":1},{"d":"2021-12-09","s":"USDA","k":"USDA 3","l":"43-A-5993","t":"Routine inspection","n":72,"b":"63 adults · 9 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/43-A-5993/12-9-2021.pdf","f":[],"si":1},{"d":"2023-03-14","s":"USDA","k":"USDA 3","l":"43-A-5993","t":"Routine inspection","n":108,"b":"67 adults · 41 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/43-A-5993/3-14-2023.pdf","f":[],"si":1},{"d":"2023-11-20","s":"USDA","k":"USDA 1","l":"43-A-6836","t":"Pre-license inspection","n":130,"b":"58 adults · 72 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/43-A-6836/11-20-2023.pdf","f":[],"si":1},{"d":"2024-05-21","s":"USDA","k":"USDA 1","l":"43-A-6836","t":"Routine inspection","n":72,"b":"68 adults · 4 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/43-A-6836/5-21-2024.pdf","f":[{"h":"APHIS form 7005 missing 38 dogs","tags":[],"q":"The licensee was not able to produce an up-to-date APHIS form 7005 (Dogs on Hand) during the inspection. Thirty-eight dogs were missing from the form. Properly completed acquisition records are necessary for identification of dogs to facilitate record-keeping requirements for inventory, disposition, transport, and healthcare. The licensee must update the Record of Acquisition and maintain the record on a regular basis so that it always has accurate information regarding acquisition, identification, and disposition for all dogs. TO BE CORRECTED BY JUNE 1, 2024."},{"h":"Dirty cloth towels as windbreaks","tags":[],"q":"The licensee is using cloth towels as additional wind breaks over the metal doggie doors in the sheltered building. The towels have excess dirt and grime on them and the licensee stated that she is not routinely cleaning or replacing these towels. Dirt and grime harbor organisms that can cause disease in dogs. The licensee must ensure that surfaces that come in contact with the dogs are cleaned and sanitized at least every 2 weeks or more often as necessary to satisfy generally accepted husbandry standards and practices. TO BE CORRECTED BY JUNE 1, 2024."}],"si":1},{"d":"2025-05-29","s":"USDA","k":"USDA 1","l":"43-A-6836","t":"Routine inspection","n":61,"b":"25 adults · 36 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/43-A-6836/5-29-2025.pdf","f":[],"si":1}]}
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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Sandy Harter – Billings, MO is linked to 15 public inspection reports, carrying 8 inspector findings, from May 2014 to May 2025.
Across 15 inspections between May 2014 and May 2025, inspectors recorded between 1 dog and 130 dogs at Sandy Harter – Billings, MO. The most recent count was 61 dogs on May 29, 2025.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
May 14, 2014
USDA 43-A-5873
Pre-license inspection #1
79 dogs
None
December 11, 2014
USDA 43-A-5873
Routine inspection
69 dogs
2 findings
August 27, 2015
USDA 43-A-5993
Pre-license inspection #1
49 dogs
None
February 11, 2016
USDA 43-A-5993
Routine inspection
69 dogs
None
April 24, 2017
USDA 43-A-5993
Routine inspection
53 dogs
4 findings
May 16, 2017
USDA 43-A-5993
Focused inspection
1 dog
None
September 11, 2017
USDA 43-A-5993
Routine inspection
53 dogs
None
December 11, 2018
USDA 43-A-5993
Routine inspection
43 dogs
None
September 10, 2019
USDA 43-A-5993
Routine inspection
64 dogs
None
October 28, 2020
USDA 43-A-5993
Routine inspection
60 dogs
None
December 9, 2021
USDA 43-A-5993
Routine inspection
72 dogs
None
March 14, 2023
USDA 43-A-5993
Routine inspection
108 dogs
None
November 20, 2023
USDA 43-A-6836
Pre-license inspection
130 dogs
None
May 21, 2024
USDA 43-A-6836
Routine inspection
72 dogs
2 findings
May 29, 2025
USDA 43-A-6836
Routine inspection
61 dogs
None
What inspectors wrote
December 11, 2014 — Routine inspection, USDA 43-A-5873
69 dogs recorded (47 adults · 22 puppies).
Maltese over 16 weeks without ID
Four Maltese dogs that were >16 weeks old did not have individual identification on them. Appropriate identification of dogs is necessary to meet recordkeeping requirements for inventory, disposition, transport, and healthcare documentation. The licensee must properly identify each animal that is 16 weeks of age or older with a microchip, tatoo, or collar and tag. TO BE CORRECTED BY DECEMBER 21, 2014.
Maltese puppies from different litters without ID
Four weaned Maltese puppies that were from three separate litters were housed together in an enclosure. None of the puppies had proper individual identification. Appropriate identification of dogs is necessary to meet recordkeeping requirements for inventory, disposition, transport, and healthcare documentation. The licensee must individually identify puppies that are from different litters and housed together in the same enclosure. Acceptable forms of identification include a microchip, a collar and tag, or a plastic-type collar with the required information legibly written. TO BE CORRECTED BY DECEMBER 21, 2014.
April 24, 2017 — Routine inspection, USDA 43-A-5993
53 dogs recorded (38 adults · 15 puppies).
Maltese thin, visible vertebra(Direct)
At time of inspection an adult female Maltese "Lou Lou" (m/c# 074550633) was exhibiting a thin body condition. Her vertebra were visible and easily palpable.
Maltese dental tartar, red gums(Direct)
At time of inspection an adult female Maltese "Lou Lou" (m/c# 074550633) was exhibiting a thin body condition. … Upon further hands on inspection of the dog it was noted that the teeth had a significant build up of tartar and the gum line was red and swollen.
Unlabeled pills, drug unknown(Direct)
There was a clear bag of pills that had no label. … However, the licensee did not know the name of the medication and did not have directions on how to administer.
Expired medication bottles present(Direct)
A bottle of Cephalexin Capsules, with an expiration date of March 2015 and a bottle of Cystorelin with an expiration date of 02-2016 were located with other medications ready for use.
The licensee was not able to produce an up-to-date APHIS form 7005 (Dogs on Hand) during the inspection. Thirty-eight dogs were missing from the form. Properly completed acquisition records are necessary for identification of dogs to facilitate record-keeping requirements for inventory, disposition, transport, and healthcare. The licensee must update the Record of Acquisition and maintain the record on a regular basis so that it always has accurate information regarding acquisition, identification, and disposition for all dogs. TO BE CORRECTED BY JUNE 1, 2024.
Dirty cloth towels as windbreaks
The licensee is using cloth towels as additional wind breaks over the metal doggie doors in the sheltered building. The towels have excess dirt and grime on them and the licensee stated that she is not routinely cleaning or replacing these towels. Dirt and grime harbor organisms that can cause disease in dogs. The licensee must ensure that surfaces that come in contact with the dogs are cleaned and sanitized at least every 2 weeks or more often as necessary to satisfy generally accepted husbandry standards and practices. TO BE CORRECTED BY JUNE 1, 2024.
Has Sandy Harter – Billings, MO been cited by inspectors?
Yes. Inspectors recorded 8 problems across 15 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
How many dogs does Sandy Harter – Billings, MO keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, May 29, 2025, inspectors counted 61 dogs (25 adults · 36 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What breeds does Sandy Harter – Billings, MO raise?
The records name Malshi, Maltese, Maltipoo, Morkie, Shih Tzu, Shihpoo. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.
What licences does Sandy Harter – Billings, MO 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.