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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Shelli A Kershner – Walnut Creek Kennel is linked to 20 public inspection reports, from February 2014 to February 2026.
Across 16 inspections between May 2014 and February 2026, inspectors recorded between 60 dogs and 478 dogs at Shelli A Kershner – Walnut Creek Kennel. The most recent count was 62 dogs on February 10, 2026.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
February 26, 2014
USDA 48-B-0311
Attempted inspection
No access
None
May 21, 2014
USDA 48-B-0311
Routine inspection
192 dogs
None
March 17, 2015
USDA 48-B-0311
Attempted inspection
No access
None
May 19, 2015
USDA 48-B-0311
Routine inspection
182 dogs
None
April 21, 2016
USDA 48-B-0311
Attempted inspection
No access
None
May 24, 2016
USDA 48-B-0311
Routine inspection
267 dogs
None
April 6, 2017
USDA 48-B-0311
Attempted inspection
No access
None
June 6, 2017
USDA 48-B-0311
Routine inspection
478 dogs
None
April 10, 2018
USDA 48-B-0311
Routine inspection
319 dogs
None
December 4, 2018
USDA 48-B-0311
Routine inspection
270 dogs
None
October 3, 2019
USDA 48-B-0311
Routine inspection
159 dogs
None
January 5, 2021
USDA 48-B-0311
Routine inspection
158 dogs
None
October 14, 2021
USDA 48-B-0311
Routine inspection
128 dogs
None
June 23, 2022
USDA 48-B-0311
Re-license inspection
80 dogs
None
July 14, 2022
USDA 48-B-0311
Routine inspection
81 dogs
None
May 3, 2023
USDA 48-B-0311
Routine inspection
60 dogs
None
February 27, 2024
USDA 48-B-0311
Routine inspection
88 dogs
None
January 16, 2025
USDA 48-B-0311
Routine inspection
76 dogs
None
June 23, 2025
USDA 48-B-0311
Re-license inspection
78 dogs
None
February 10, 2026
USDA 48-B-0311
Routine inspection
62 dogs
None
Questions people ask about this kennel
Has Shelli A Kershner – Walnut Creek Kennel been cited by inspectors?
No. 20 inspections are on file and none of them recorded a problem.
How many dogs does Shelli A Kershner – Walnut Creek Kennel keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, February 10, 2026, inspectors counted 62 dogs (53 adults · 9 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What licences does Shelli A Kershner – Walnut Creek Kennel hold?
USDA licence 48-B-0311 — expires 7/1/2028
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We collect and organize public records from government sources, including USDA APHIS and state departments of agriculture. We do not conduct our own inspections.