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Shelli Kershner — Walnut Creek Kennel
Horrible Hundred> 2 Attempted Inspections
Rush Center, KS
Breeder Snapshot
Shelli Kershner — Walnut Creek Kennel is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Rush Center, Kansas. Pawthenticity has 20 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2014. The most recent was February 10, 2026, with 62 dogs on site. Across these inspections, USDA inspectors have documented 4 citations. See the inspection timeline below with dog counts, violation categories, inspector quotes, and links to the original PDF reports.
- Recent Dog Total
- 62
- USDA Citations
- 4
- USDA License
- 48-B-0311
- USDA License Exp
- 7/1/2028
USDA Inspections
USDA inspectors visit licensed dog breeders to check that their facilities meet federal Animal Welfare Act standards — housing, food and water, veterinary care, sanitation, and how the dogs are handled. Each visit produces a public report through the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). For citations, we've included the first sentence of the report. Click the PDF to read the entire inspection.
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192 total dogsNo findings
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182 total dogsNo findings
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267 total dogsNo findings
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478 total dogsNo findings
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319 total dogsNo findings
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270 total dogsNo findings
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159 total dogsNo findings
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158 total dogsNo findings
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128 total dogsNo findings
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80 total dogsNo findings
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81 total dogsNo findings
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60 total dogsNo findings
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88 total dogsNo findings
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76 total dogsNo findings
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78 total dogsNo findings
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62 total dogsNo findings
Counts include adults and puppies. The dog-count color shows kennel size: green for smaller kennels, yellow for mid-size, and red for the largest (150 or more dogs). In the findings column, a red finding marks a critical citation.
Horrible Hundred
The Humane Society’s “Horrible Hundred” is an annual report that highlights dog breeders across the United States with repeated or serious animal-welfare concerns. Below is a summary of the concerns noted in the report(s):
2014: Shih Tzu found with eye crusted shut and abnormal fleshy eye protrusion; earlier cases of severely overgrown nails and inflamed, bleeding gums; discrepancy between reported and actual dog counts suggesting undocumented sourcing; later refusal to allow USDA inspection access.
Click a year to open that report, or learn more about the Horrible Hundred here.
The Humane Society's Horrible Hundred report is the result of extensive research and investigation. Please consider supporting the Humane Society's efforts with a donation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shelli Kershner — Walnut Creek Kennel a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
Shelli Kershner — Walnut Creek Kennel is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 48-B-0311. The license expiration date on file is 7/1/2028. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did Shelli Kershner — Walnut Creek Kennel have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 62 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does Shelli Kershner — Walnut Creek Kennel have on record?
Across all USDA inspections on file, inspectors have documented 4 citations. You can see the full breakdown in the inspection list above.
Where is Shelli Kershner — Walnut Creek Kennel located?
Shelli Kershner — Walnut Creek Kennel's facility is registered in Rush Center, KS according to USDA records.
Has Shelli Kershner — Walnut Creek Kennel held more than one USDA license?
Shelli Kershner — Walnut Creek Kennel's current USDA license is 48-B-0311. If a previous license is listed in the profile header above, this breeder has held more than one USDA license over time.
Where can I view Shelli Kershner — Walnut Creek Kennel's original USDA inspection reports?
Every inspection on this profile links to the original USDA PDF — the same document inspectors filed. Click any inspection above to open the source report.
Concerned about an animal's welfare? You can file a complaint with the Companion Animal Protection Society (CAPS), an independent nonprofit that investigates conditions at breeders and pet shops. File a complaint with CAPS.
Pawthenticity summarizes public inspection records from USDA APHIS to help people make informed decisions. The findings, citation codes, and dates shown are drawn directly from those records and reflect conditions documented on the inspection date(s) shown — they may not reflect current operations. Category and severity labels are our summary of the USDA's own findings, not independent judgments about a breeder. If you believe any information here is inaccurate or out of date, please submit a correction.
