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Stanley, Linda & Bethany Korver – Orange City, IA is linked to 17 public inspection reports from USDA.
Orange City, Iowa
Stanley, Linda & Bethany Korver – Orange City, IA is linked to 17 public inspection reports from USDA.
Inspection Dog Counts
Stanley, Linda & Bethany Korver – Orange City, IA is linked to 17 public inspection reports, carrying 26 inspector findings, from February 2014 to November 2025.
Across 16 inspections between February 2014 and November 2025, inspectors recorded between 14 dogs and 46 dogs at Stanley, Linda & Bethany Korver – Orange City, IA. The most recent count was 37 dogs on November 25, 2025.
| Date | Licence | Type | Dogs counted | Inspector findings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 13, 2014 | USDA 42-A-1448 | Routine inspection | 19 dogs | None |
| January 26, 2015 | USDA 42-A-1448 | Routine inspection | 21 dogs | None |
| January 29, 2016 | USDA 42-A-1448 | Routine inspection | 33 dogs | None |
| December 21, 2016 | USDA 42-A-1448 | Routine inspection | 18 dogs | 4 findings |
| August 17, 2017 | USDA 42-A-1448 | Routine inspection | 20 dogs | None |
| September 13, 2018 | USDA 42-A-1448 | Attempted inspection | No access | None |
| November 1, 2018 | USDA 42-A-1448 | Routine inspection | 14 dogs | None |
| January 28, 2020 | USDA 42-A-1448 | Routine inspection | 25 dogs | None |
| July 7, 2021 | USDA 42-A-1448 | Routine inspection | 27 dogs | None |
| May 12, 2022 | USDA 42-A-1448 | Routine inspection | 46 dogs | None |
| February 15, 2023 | USDA 42-A-1448 | Routine inspection | 34 dogs | 10 findings |
| May 5, 2023 | USDA 42-A-1448 | Routine inspection | 33 dogs | 12 findings |
| July 20, 2023 | USDA 42-A-1448 | Routine inspection | 30 dogs | None |
| November 28, 2023 | USDA 42-A-1448 | Routine inspection | 37 dogs | None |
| August 15, 2024 | USDA 42-A-1448 | Re-license inspection | 33 dogs | None |
| March 25, 2025 | USDA 42-A-1448 | Routine inspection | 32 dogs | None |
| November 25, 2025 | USDA 42-A-1448 | Routine inspection | 37 dogs | None |
18 dogs recorded (18 adults · 0 puppies).
“Georgie” a 12 year old female Tan Pomeranian (ID#: 095525563) was lethargic and thin in appearance. The prominent ribs, backbone and hipbones could be observed and felt during the inspection. At the time of inspection, a veterinarian had not been consulted. The licensee stated that he had noticed the dog losing weight over the last two months. When a dog continues to lose weight to the point the backbone or ribs are visible is a sign of potential health problems for the dog. The continued loss of weight could be an indication the dog is not receiving adequate nutrition or it could be internal problems. This animal must be examined by a licensed veterinarian and appropriate treatment plan administered. Documentation must be maintained on all medical problems, diagnosis and treatments. All medical records must be available to the inspector upon request. Additionally, all animals must receive adequate veterinary care at all times. To be corrected by, 24-December-2016.
Three metal self-feeders were used in three enclosures to feed five adult dogs. The metal surface for the areas where the dogs eat out of these feeders were excessively rusty and corroding. These metal surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and sanitized. As a result, improper cleaning and sanitization can increase the disease potential for the animals. All metal surfaces must be maintained and kept rust free. This will allow for required cleaning and sanitization of the surfaces and the prevention of disease potential for the animals. To be corrected by, 10-January-2017.
An enclosure housing one adult dog had an approximately 2 foot long by 1 inch wide gap for the seam where to two sections of mesh flooring meet. This gap can allow for the dogs’ feet to pass through or get stuck between the two sections. This could injure the dog or affect the animals’ gait. All mesh flooring must not allow for the dogs feet to pass through gaps and holes in the flooring. This will allow for normal gait and prevention of injury to the animal. To be corrected by, 28-December-2016.
The area where the back walls and ceiling meet directly above the dogs’ enclosures had an accumulation of cob webs and dust. The PVC pipe water line fasten to the back wall above five enclosures had and accumulation of brown dirt on the pipe. The two windows above two dog enclosures had an accumulation of cob webs, dead flies and dust. This can attract and provide living and breeding areas for rodents, insects, other pests and vermin. As a result, this can affect the health and well-being of 18 adult dogs. All housing facilities must be kept clean and free of accumulation of discarded matter. This will facilitate pest control, thus protecting the health and well-being of the dogs. To be corrected by, 30-December-2016.
34 dogs recorded (27 adults · 7 puppies).
There are 18 dogs that have no official identification on them at time of inspection. Official identification is needed to ensure that each animal s identity can be known with certainty which helps to facilitate the inspection process. The licensee is using microchips as the official identification. The licensee must ensure that all live dogs on the premise shall be identified by an official tag, a distinctive and legible tattoo marking that is acceptable to and approved by the Administrator or a microchip chip number. If the licensee uses microchips as official identification, then a functioning microchip reader must be made available to the inspector at time of facility inspection. In addition, a variance from the regional office to use microchips must be maintained on file by the licensee. Correct by 3/15/23.
There was no record of inventory observed on seven unweaned puppies born at the facility. Complete and accurate records are needed to ensure each animal's identity can be known with certainty and to facilitate the ability to trace all puppies. The licensee shall make, keep, and maintain records or forms which fully include any offspring born of any animal while in his or her possession or under his or her control. Correct by 3/1/23.
An estimated 1/2 inch gap in the cement flooring was observed in the whelp building housing 22 dogs. A mixture of water and fecal waste was observed in the gap area. In addition, water and fecal waste was observed on the cement floor next to the gap area. Accumulations of dirt, debris, food waste, excreta, and other disease hazards can collect in the gap area creating unsanitary conditions. In addition, the affected area cannot be readily cleaned and sanitized. The licensee must fill all gaps with a material that will allow the cement surfaces to be readily cleaned and sanitized on a routine basis. Correct by 3/1/23.
There is a mixture of dirt, grease and other excreta accumulating on the interior painted wood wall of two enclosures. Four dogs are in contact with the affected surfaces located in indoor housing. The affected area covers approximately 20 to 30 percent of the interior wall area. Cleaning of surfaces is necessary to prevent an accumulation of excreta and other disease hazards. This indicates an unsanitary living condition exists that could lead to potential disease or health risks. Surfaces which are not cleaned and sanitized properly increase the risk of disease hazards for the dogs. Cleanliness is important to the health and well-being of the animals. All surfaces of housing facilities must be cleaned and sanitized when necessary to satisfy generally accepted husbandry standards and practices. The licensee must ensure that hard surfaces with which the dogs come in contact must be spot cleaned daily and sanitized in accordance with 3.11 (B) of this sub part to prevent accumulation of excreta and reduce disease hazards. Correct by 2/18/23
There is a mixture of water, bedding and animal waste collecting next to the area where the bagged bedding is stored. The affected area is located in the Quonset hut building housing five dogs. It creates potential unsanitary conditions and could lead to potential disease, contamination, or health risks. Cleaning of the ground floor area must be maintained in order to minimize fecal and urine contamination, vermin and pest infestation, insects, odors, and other disease hazards. Odors, insects, disease hazards, and pest infestation from fecal and organic material accumulations can have an adverse effect on the health and well-being of the animals at this facility. The licensee must provide for regular and frequent removal of water and other fluids in a manner that minimizes contamination and disease risks. Correct by 3/1/23.
At least two water receptacles had an algae looking substance on the interior surface of the water receptacle. Two dogs are in contact with the affected receptacles located in an outdoor building. When the water becomes contaminated, it is no longer considered to be safe to be consumed and could lead to potential health risks. Algae buildup in the receptacle indicates a lack of cleaning is occurring on a regular basis. Clean water receptacles are important to promote good health to the animals and reduce the risk of disease The licensee must ensure all water receptacles must be kept clean and sanitized in accordance with § 3.11(b) and before being used to water a different dog or cat or a different social grouping of dogs or cats. Correct by 2/22/23.
Cobwebs and dust were observed accumulating on the interior walls and window frame of the whelp building. In addition, cobwebs and dust were observed on the south wall and the window frame of the building just south of the whelp building. Twenty-Seven adult dogs were being housed next to the affected surfaces. This indicates a living area exists for rodents, other pests, and vermin. Unsanitary living conditions are created if the affected area is not kept clean. This could lead to health issues for the animals. The licensee must ensure that all buildings and surrounding grounds must be kept clean and in good repair to protect the animals from injury, to facilitate the prescribed husbandry practices required in this sub part, and to reduce or eliminate breeding and living areas for rodents and other pests and vermin. Correct by 3/15/23.
Bird droppings were observed accumulating on top of plastic gate frames, metal pans, rubber buckets, metal fencing and storage table. Five dogs are in contact with the affected area located in the outdoor Quonset hut housing five dogs. The facility has no current effective pest prevention program in place. No means to control or eliminate the birds were viewed during the inspection. Lack of an effective program that controls birds can create unsanitary conditions and lead to potential health risks. Bird feces may contain pathogens that could adversely impact animal health. The licensee must establish an effective program of bird control for the health and well-being of the dogs. Correct by 3/1/23.
There was no recorded date for a physical exam of 27 dogs Physical examination of every dog on the premise is necessary to evaluate each dog for its overall internal and external physical body condition. In addition, the physical examination will be able to evaluate the overall condition and health of the hair coat, feet, ears, and eyes. The licensee must have a complete physical examination from head to tail of each dog by the attending veterinarian not less than once every 12 months. Correct by 3/15/23.
There was no recorded date for annual rabies vaccination, heartworm, and fecal float testing for 27 dogs. Annual rabies vaccinations, heartworm and fecal float testing are important for the health of the animals. Heartworm and fecal float testing is done to ensure that there are no active internal parasites. The licensee must ensure that all dogs are receiving vaccinations for contagious and/or deadly diseases of dogs (including rabies, parvovirus, and distemper) and sampling and treatment of parasites and other pests (including fleas, worms, coccidia, giardia, and heartworm) in accordance with a schedule approved by the attending veterinarian. Correct by 3/15/27.
33 dogs recorded (27 adults · 6 puppies).
There are 18 dogs that have no official identification on them at time of inspection. Official identification is needed to ensure that each animal s identity can be known with certainty which helps to facilitate the inspection process. The licensee is using microchips as the official identification. The licensee must ensure that all live dogs on the premise shall be identified by an official tag, a distinctive and legible tattoo marking that is acceptable to and approved by the Administrator or a microchip chip number. If the licensee uses microchips as official identification, then a functioning microchip reader must be made available to the inspector at time of facility inspection.
There was no record of inventory observed on six unweaned puppies born at the facility. Complete and accurate records are needed to ensure each animal's identity can be known with certainty and to facilitate the ability to trace all puppies. The licensee shall make, keep, and maintain records or forms which fully include any offspring born of any animal while in his or her possession or under his or her control.
An estimated 1/2 inch wide gap by 3 feet long in the cement flooring was observed in the whelp building housing 17 adult dogs. A mixture of water, waste (white in color), wet dog food kibbles was observed in the gap area. In addition, water and food waste was observed on the cement floor around the gap area. Accumulations of dirt, debris, food waste, excreta, and other disease hazards can collect in the gap area creating unsanitary conditions. In addition, the affected area cannot be readily cleaned and sanitized. For required cleaning and the reduction of disease hazards and pests, the licensee must fill all gaps with a material that will allow the cement surfaces to be readily cleaned and sanitized on a routine basis.
There is an accumulation of dust, cob webs and dog hair on the chain link fencing for the enclosures located in the Quonset Hut Kennel. An accumulation of dust was on the square plastic dog houses surface's for these enclosures, all housing 10 adult dogs and six puppies. * Three enclosures, all housing six dogs, in the Whelping Kennel are in contact with the plastic and PVC pipe surfaces located in this indoor housing. These surfaces had an accumulation of brown grime and or dust. The affected area covers approximately 20 to 30 percent of the interior wall area and PVC pipe. Cleaning of surfaces is necessary to prevent an accumulation of excreta, dust, debris and other disease hazards. This indicates an unsanitary living condition exists that could lead to potential disease or health risks. Surfaces which are not cleaned and sanitized properly increase the risk of disease hazards for the dogs. For the health and well-being of the animals. All surfaces of housing facilities must be cleaned and sanitized when necessary to satisfy generally accepted husbandry standards and practices. The licensee must ensure that hard surfaces with which the dogs come in contact must be spot cleaned daily and sanitized in accordance with 3.11 (B) of this sub part to prevent accumulation of excreta and reduce disease hazards
Two plastic bales of woodchip bedding was stored directly on top of the concrete flooring. These plastic bales had an accumulation of wet soiled wood chips and waste around them on the concrete. There was and open plastic bale of woodchips and a half plastic barrel of trash that was uncovered. This doesn’t protect possible spoilage, contamination, and vermin infestation, therefore affecting the health and well-being of the 10 adult dogs and six puppies. For the protection of the supplies from spoilage, and vermin infestation that affects the health and well-being of the dogs, all supplies must be stored off the concrete away from the walls to allow for required cleaning and prevent spoilage. All open supplies must be kept in leakproof containers with tightly fitting lids to prevent contamination and spoilage. To be corrected by, 25-May-23.
There is a mixture of water, bedding and animal waste collecting next to the area where two bags of bagged woodchip bedding is stored. The affected area is located in the Quonset hut building housing 10 adult dogs and six puppies. The two bags are laying directly on the concrete with the wet woodchip bedding and animal waste It creates potential unsanitary conditions and could lead to potential disease, contamination, or health risks. Cleaning of the ground floor area must be maintained in order to minimize fecal and urine contamination, vermin and pest infestation, insects, odors, and other disease hazards. Odors, insects, disease hazards, and pest infestation from fecal and organic material accumulations can have an adverse effect on the health and well-being of the animals at this facility. For the minimization of contamination and disease hazards, the licensee must provide for regular and frequent removal of water and other fluids.
The end enclosure far from the entry door, in the Quonset Building, houses two adult dogs. The 2" by 4" wire enclosure fencing was bent, broken and exposing sharp protruding points along the bottom. These points could injure the two adult dogs. For the prevention of injury, all enclosures must be free of sharp protruding points and jagged edges. To be corrected by, 25-May-2023.
The end enclosure in the Quonset Building housing two adult dogs has a plastic PVC pipe feeder with an accumulation of brown grime on the surface. This indicates the the feed receptacles are not being cleaned as necessary to prevent an accumulation of waste on the surface. The result of improper cleaning and sanitization of feed and water receptacles can increase disease hazards, insects, pest and odors. Therefore, affecting the health of the dogs. For the prevention of an accumulation of feces and food waste, disease hazards, insects, pests and odors that affect the dogs' health, all feed and water receptacles must be cleaned and sanitized as often as necessary. To be corrected by, 25-May-23.
In the Whelping Kennel housing 17 adult dogs, where the back walls and ceiling meet directly above the dogs’ enclosures had an accumulation of cob webs and dust. There was an accumulation of brown cob webs hanging from the ceiling over the enclosures housing dogs. The PVC pipe water line fasten to the back wall above five enclosures had and accumulation of brown dirt on the pipe. The two windows above two dog enclosures had an accumulation of cob webs, dead flies and dust. The plastic food storage containers in this kennel have an accumulation of grey to brown dirt and debris on their surfaces. * The Quonset Hut Kennel had an accumulation of bird fecal waste, soiled wood chips (sawdust) and wet woodchips, empty dog food bags, plastic straps, fecal waste, PVC pipe on the concrete flooring around the husbandry and food and bedding storage areas. These areas were along the dog enclosures housing 10 adult dogs and six puppies. The was an accumulation of soiled woodchips, bird fecal waste, brown to grey dust, cardboard boxes, dirty plastic buckets, dirty plastic storage sleeves were stored on top of two tables. The food stage containers have and accumulation of brown to grey dust on top of the lids in this kennel. The end enclosure had chewed black netting along the bottom of the 2" by 4" wire fencing. This can attract and provide living and breeding areas for rodents, insects, other pests and vermin. As a result, this can affect the health and well-being of dogs. All housing facilities must be kept clean and free of accumulation of discarded matter. This will facilitate pest control, thus protecting the health and well-being of the dogs.
Bird droppings and or bird fecal waste were accumulating on rubber buckets, food and bedding storage pallets, the concrete around husbandry area and storage table. 10 adult dogs and six puppies are in contact with the affected area located in the outdoor Quonset hut housing the dogs. The facility has no current effective pest prevention program in place. No means to control or eliminate the birds were viewed during the inspection. Lack of an effective program that controls birds can create unsanitary conditions and lead to potential health risks. Bird feces may contain pathogens that could adversely impact animal health. The licensee must establish an effective program of bird control for the health and well-being of the dogs.
As of this current inspection there was no recorded date for a physical exam of 27 dogs. Physical examination of every dog on the premise is necessary to evaluate each dog for its overall internal and external physical body condition. In addition, the physical examination will be able to evaluate the overall condition and health of the hair coat, feet, ears, and eyes. For the health and well-being of the dogs, the licensee must have a complete physical examination from head to tail of each dog by the attending veterinarian not less than once every 12 months. This physical exam consultation must be provided to APHIS inspectors upon request.
As of this current inspection there was no recorded date for annual rabies vaccination, heartworm, and fecal float testing for 27 dogs. Annual rabies vaccinations, heartworm and fecal float testing are important for the health of the animals. Heartworm and fecal float testing is done to ensure that there are no active internal parasites. For the health and well-being of the dogs, the licensee must ensure that all dogs are receiving vaccinations for contagious and/or deadly diseases of dogs (including rabies, parvovirus, and distemper) and sampling and treatment of parasites and other pests (including fleas, worms, coccidia, giardia, and heartworm) in accordance with a schedule approved by the attending veterinarian
Yes. Inspectors recorded 26 problems across 17 visits, 9 of them repeats of earlier ones. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
At the most recent inspection on file, November 25, 2025, inspectors counted 37 dogs (23 adults · 14 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
The records name Pomeranian. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.
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