Stephen J Zook – Rainbow Ridge Kennel

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Wardens also viewed outside drainage that is in the outside runs of the kennel to be overflowing and backed up with urine and feces."},{"h":"16-week dog unvaccinated for rabies","tags":[],"q":"Warden and Veterinarian observed 1 dog that turned 16 weeks of age and did not have current rabies vaccinations."}]},{"d":"2026-06-04","s":"Pennsylvania","k":"","l":"PA - 16389","t":"Routine inspection","n":60,"b":"33 adults · 27 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/pa/16389/6-4-2026.pdf","f":[]}]}

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