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For this reason, a cruelty referral was made to the Pennsylvania SPCA."},{"h":"Waste, dirt, bird feces, rusted fencing","tags":[],"q":"Warden viewed an accumulation of excreta, dirt, bird feces, and rusted fencing throughout the kennel building."},{"h":"Dead mice, no pest control program","tags":[],"q":"There were 2 dead mice found within the kennel and no evidence of a program to control such pests."},{"h":"Miniature Poodles with moderate matting","tags":["Cruelty Referral"],"q":"Warden viewed two black Miniature Poodle type breed dogs with moderate matting on their abdomens and rear legs. 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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Stephen B King – Steve's Kennels is linked to 18 public inspection reports, carrying 28 inspector findings, from June 2020 to June 2026.
Across 18 inspections between June 2020 and June 2026, inspectors recorded between 12 dogs and 33 dogs at Stephen B King – Steve's Kennels. The most recent count was 28 dogs on June 23, 2026.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
June 29, 2020
Pennsylvania 17523
Routine inspection
12 dogs
1 finding
July 22, 2020
Pennsylvania 17523
Routine inspection
12 dogs
None
December 2, 2020
Pennsylvania 17523
Routine inspection
13 dogs
None
June 14, 2021
Pennsylvania 17523
Routine inspection
27 dogs
None
December 22, 2021
Pennsylvania 17523
Routine inspection
27 dogs
None
June 29, 2022
Pennsylvania 17523
Routine inspection
33 dogs
5 findings
September 13, 2022
Pennsylvania 17523
Routine inspection
31 dogs
3 findings
October 7, 2022
Pennsylvania 17523
Routine inspection
26 dogs
None
July 7, 2023
Pennsylvania 17523
Routine inspection
22 dogs
None
December 14, 2023
Pennsylvania 17523
Routine inspection
30 dogs
None
April 11, 2024
Pennsylvania 17523
Routine inspection
25 dogs
None
June 27, 2024
Pennsylvania 17523
Routine inspection
26 dogs
1 finding
August 22, 2024
Pennsylvania 17523
Routine inspection
23 dogs
None
June 24, 2025
Pennsylvania 17523
Routine inspection
21 dogs
None
December 8, 2025
Pennsylvania 17523
Routine inspection
27 dogs
None
February 5, 2026
Pennsylvania 17523
Routine inspection
19 dogs
15 findings
March 5, 2026
Pennsylvania 17523
Routine inspection
14 dogs
3 findings
June 23, 2026
Pennsylvania 17523
Routine inspection
28 dogs
None
What inspectors wrote
June 29, 2020 — Routine inspection, Pennsylvania 17523
12 dogs recorded (12 adults · 0 puppies).
Six dogs without current rabies vaccination
Warden viewed six dogs over sixteen weeks of age that did not have current rabies vaccinations.
June 29, 2022 — Routine inspection, Pennsylvania 17523
33 dogs recorded (19 adults · 14 puppies).
Puppy sticking head through wire hole
During this inspection wardens observed a puppy sticking its head through a hole in the metal strand in the indoor housing facility.
Broken enclosure wire and chewed igloo
Wardens also viewed multiple primary enclosures with broken wire and one dog igloo house which had been chewed with jagged edges.
Water bowls with green growth
During this inspection wardens observed water dishes with green growth in the bowls.
Shavings over unsanitized dirt floors
The primary enclosures used to house dogs throughout one section of the kennel had shavings for bedding placed overtop of gravel/dirt floors which were not being sanitized daily, as evidenced by statements made from the kennel owner, as well as the condition of the enclosures having hair, dirt, and debris built up inside them.
Cobweb buildup in young dog area
Wardens observed an accumulation of cobwebs in the young dog area of the kennel.
September 13, 2022 — Routine inspection, Pennsylvania 17523
31 dogs recorded (17 adults · 14 puppies).
Shavings over gravel/dirt floors
The primary enclosures used to house dogs throughout one section of the kennel had shavings for bedding placed overtop of gravel/dirt floors which are not water resistant and able to be readily sanitized.
Feces in primary enclosure
Wardens observed feces in one area of the primary enclosure that was not being removed daily. This Warden directs the kennel owner to take the following action(s): Excreta shall be removed from the primary enclosure, including any floor area or ground surface beneath the primary enclosure, on a daily basis.
Cobwebs in kennel
Wardens observed an accumulation of cobwebs in the kennel.
February 5, 2026 — Routine inspection, Pennsylvania 17523
19 dogs recorded (11 adults · 8 puppies).
Sharp wood edges, broken wires
Warden viewed sharp edges on multiple spots of the wood and broken wires in the primary enclosure/housing facility that contained dogs during this inspection.
Exposed wood not water resistant
Warden viewed exposed wood in the housing facility that was no longer water resistant.
Alaskan Klee Kai shelter too cold(Cruelty Referral)
Warden viewed a shelter that housed Alaskan Klee Kai type breed dogs. The inside portion used to preserve the dog’s body heat had a Kestrel device temperature reading of 32-34 Degrees Fahrenheit. With temperatures being 19 Degrees Fahrenheit, the shelter was not protecting said dogs from the inclement weather. For this reason, a cruelty referral was made to the Pennsylvania SPCA.
Warden measured and took temperature readings via a kestrel device in primary enclosures housing dogs, which were between 32-34 degrees Fahrenheit. For this reason, a cruelty referral was made to the Pennsylvania SPCA.
No auxiliary ventilation, strong ammonia
Warden viewed no auxiliary ventilation such as fans, blowers, or air conditioners in the housing facilities where dogs were housed that would minimize ammonia levels. Warden viewed urine saturated bedding and noted a strong presence of ammonia with the housing facilities.
Water receptacles contaminated with algae and droppings
Warden viewed unclean water receptacles provided to dogs which appeared to be contaminated by algae, urine, bird and rodent droppings.
Bedding saturated with urine and feces
Warden viewed shaving style bedding provided to dogs which was saturated by urine and feces.
Waste in and beneath enclosures(Cruelty Referral)
Warden viewed excessive amounts of excreta in primary enclosures and beneath primary enclosures. For this reason, a cruelty referral was made to the Pennsylvania SPCA.
Waste, dirt, bird feces, rusted fencing
Warden viewed an accumulation of excreta, dirt, bird feces, and rusted fencing throughout the kennel building.
Dead mice, no pest control program
There were 2 dead mice found within the kennel and no evidence of a program to control such pests.
Miniature Poodles with moderate matting(Cruelty Referral)
Warden viewed two black Miniature Poodle type breed dogs with moderate matting on their abdomens and rear legs. For this reason, a cruelty referral was made to the Pennsylvania SPCA.
Adult dog rabies vaccination not current
Warden observed one adult dog that did not have a current rabies vaccination.
Alaskan Klee Kai without CVI
Warden viewed that the kennel owner had transferred two Alaskan Klee Kai type dogs into the kennel from New York without first obtaining a valid Certificate of Veterinary Inspection.
Alaskan Klee Kai without vaccination proof
Warden viewed that the kennel owner had transferred two Alaskan Klee Kai type dogs over 8 weeks of age into the kennel from New York without proof of required vaccinations.
Vet care plan not followed for imports
Warden viewed that the kennel owner was not implementing the plan of vet care for dogs imported into the kennel from another state.
March 5, 2026 — Routine inspection, Pennsylvania 17523
14 dogs recorded (10 adults · 4 puppies).
Chewed wood and broken wire
Warden viewed multiple areas of chewed wood with sharp edges and broken wire in the primary enclosures and housing facility that contained dogs during this inspection.
Unsealed chewed wood not water resistant
Warden viewed unsealed and chewed wood in the housing facility that was no longer water resistant.
Floors not readily sanitized
Dogs in the greenhouse type housing facility were kept on floors that could not be readily sanitized.
Has Stephen B King – Steve's Kennels been cited by inspectors?
Yes. Inspectors recorded 28 problems across 18 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
How many dogs does Stephen B King – Steve's Kennels keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, June 23, 2026, inspectors counted 28 dogs (10 adults · 18 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What breeds does Stephen B King – Steve's Kennels raise?
The records name Alaskan Klee Kai, Mini Poodle. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.
What licences does Stephen B King – Steve's Kennels 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.