Schnauzer Heaven Von Longbach – Pelzer, SC

One opened bag of dog food was stored on the rolling cart in the second kennel building. Although the licensee didn’t want to mix the different diets in the designated food bin, this bag remained stored outside of a leakproof container.

In addition, one jug of a bleach disinfectant was stored on the steps outside of the same building, where three adult dogs were currently using the yard for exercise opportunities during the inspection.

The facility uses cage cards as the form of identification for puppies under four months of age until the puppy can be microchipped. Upon today’s inspection, the cage card for one puppy had not been completed in full with the required information as outlined in this subpart. Appropriate identification of dogs is necessary to meet recordkeeping requirements for inventory, disposition, transport, and healthcare documentation. The facility must properly identify all dogs, including puppies, with an acceptable form of identification as specified in this subpart. Correct by January 15, 2026.

Upon inspection, one adult male Schnauzer had an empty water bowl. The licensee explained all water receptacles had been filled when daily observations were last completed, refilling the one water bowl again while the inspector was present. Constant access to potable water is necessary to ensure that dogs remain hydrated as needed throughout the day. The facility must ensure that all dogs have continuous access to potable water, unless restricted by the attending veterinarian or excepted as provided in 3.17(a). The licensee corrected during the inspection.