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Inspection Report Details
DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport
All inspections and findings in full
Steven Bontrager – Topeka, IN is linked to 6 public inspection reports, carrying 1 inspector finding, from March 2021 to June 2026.
Across 6 inspections between March 2021 and June 2026, inspectors recorded between 9 dogs and 54 dogs at Steven Bontrager – Topeka, IN. The most recent count was 41 dogs on June 23, 2026.
Every public inspection on file, oldest first
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
March 25, 2021
USDA 32-A-0859
Pre-license inspection
9 dogs
None
February 18, 2022
USDA 32-A-0859
Routine inspection
24 dogs
None
October 30, 2023
USDA 32-A-0859
Routine inspection
42 dogs
None
February 2, 2024
USDA 32-A-0859
Re-license inspection
40 dogs
None
July 24, 2024
USDA 32-A-0859
Routine inspection
54 dogs
None
June 23, 2026
USDA 32-A-0859
Routine inspection
41 dogs
1 finding
What inspectors wrote
June 23, 2026 — Routine inspection, USDA 32-A-0859
41 dogs recorded (16 adults · 25 puppies).
No heartworm testing in 2 years
The facility has a plan for heartworm testing documented in the Program of Veterinary Care. The plan is to test 10% of the adult dogs yearly, but no testing has occurred in at least the last 2 years. Failure to follow the plan to test for heartworms does not ensure the dogs are receiving adequate veterinary care and cases of heartworm may go undetected. Each dealer must follow an appropriate program of veterinary care that is developed, documented in writing, and signed by the attending veterinarian. The licensee must have 10% of the dogs tested for heartworm yearly as instructed by the facility’s Program of Veterinary Care in order to ensure each dog is receiving adequate veterinary care. To be corrected by: Beginning 23-June-2026, the licensee must follow the plan to test for heartworms.
Has Steven Bontrager – Topeka, IN been cited by inspectors?
Yes. Inspectors recorded 1 problem across 6 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
How many dogs does Steven Bontrager – Topeka, IN keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, June 23, 2026, inspectors counted 41 dogs (16 adults · 25 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What licences does Steven Bontrager – Topeka, IN 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.