Steven & Rebecca Stoltzfus – Sandy Hill Homestead

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Additionally, there was an extremely large build-up of excreta under all outside exercise areas in the small kennel building."},{"h":"Feces, dirt, hair on enclosures","tags":[],"q":"In the small kennel building this Warden and Veterinarian viewed a buildup of excreta, dirt, and hair on the floor of several primary enclosures. Additionally, there was a large buildup of hair that was attached to the roof surface of several primary enclosures inside the primary enclosure areas."},{"h":"Rusted metal, feces under exercise area","tags":[],"q":"In the small kennel building this Warden and Veterinarian viewed the presence of rusted metal in the exercise area that contained dogs as well as a significant build-up of excreta under the outside exercise area that contained dogs."},{"h":"Sharp protruding metal dividers","tags":[],"q":"Additionally, in the small kennel building this Warden and Veterinarian viewed sharp protruding metal dividers in one outdoor exercise enclosure that housed dogs."},{"h":"8 adult dogs not on records","tags":[],"q":"There were 8 adult dogs in the small kennel building that were not listed on the kennel records."},{"h":"8 adult dogs missing bills of sale","tags":[],"q":"There were 8 adult dogs in the small kennel building that did not have proper bills of sale from the previous owner when they were transferred in to the kennel. Kennel owner could not provide bills of sale."},{"h":"Adult dog with expired rabies certificate","tags":[],"q":"There was one adult dog located in the small kennel building that had an expired rabies certificate."},{"h":"Several dogs matted, in poor health","tags":["Cruelty Referral"],"q":"This Warden and Veterinarian observed several dogs in the small kennel building which were matted and in general poor health. A cruelty referral was made to the Pennsylvania SPCA for these dogs."},{"h":"Kennel temperature 36 degrees","tags":[],"q":"In the small kennel building this Warden and Veterinarian, noted temperature readings of 36 degrees which is 14 degrees lower than the minimum required by statute."},{"h":"No smoke alarms or fire suppression","tags":[],"q":"In the small kennel building this Warden and Veterinarian did not view any smoke alarms or any means of fire suppression."},{"h":"Feces, hair, dirt, food on enclosures","tags":[],"q":"In the small kennel building this Warden and Veterinarian viewed an accumulation of excreta, hair, dirt, and food on all surfaces of all primary enclosures that housed dogs."},{"h":"Waste and debris on enclosures","tags":[],"q":"In the small kennel building this Warden and Veterinarian viewed an accumulation of excreta, hair, dirt, and food on all surfaces of all primary enclosures that housed dogs which indicates the primary enclosures were not sanitized at least once every two weeks."},{"h":"Eight adults missing from records","tags":[],"q":"There were 8 adult dogs in the small kennel building that were not listed on the kennel records. The same dogs were also not listed on the 6 month vet check."},{"h":"Three dogs below required floor space","tags":[],"q":"There were 3 dogs in an enclosure that were not provided the required minimum amount of floor space in a primary enclosure in the small kennel building."},{"h":"Three dogs below required exercise area","tags":[],"q":"There were 3 dogs in an enclosure that were not provided the required minimum amount of exercise area in the small kennel building."},{"h":"Rusted metal in exercise areas","tags":[],"q":"In the small kennel building this Warden and Veterinarian viewed the presence of rusted metal in the exercise area that contained dogs."},{"h":"Sharp metal divider protruding into run","tags":[],"q":"There was also a sharp metal divider panel that was protruding into one exercise area that could injure the dogs housed within."},{"h":"Raised exercise areas on metal strand flooring","tags":[],"q":"In the small kennel building this Warden and Veterinarian viewed multiple exercise areas that were not on ground level. They were raised and on metal strand flooring."},{"h":"Eight adults not examined every six months","tags":[],"q":"The veterinary exam was conducted by a veterinarian for all dogs in the main kennel building. There were 8 adult dogs in the small kennel building that were not examined by the veterinarian at least every 6 months."},{"h":"No engineer ventilation certification","tags":[],"q":"This Warden was unable to view a written certification for the kennels ventilation system sealed by a professional engineer in the small kennel building."}]},{"d":"2021-02-05","s":"Pennsylvania","k":"","l":"PA - 01723","t":"Routine inspection","n":95,"b":"58 adults · 37 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/pa/01723/2-5-2021.pdf","f":[]},{"d":"2021-09-08","s":"Pennsylvania","k":"","l":"PA - 01723","t":"Routine inspection","n":57,"b":"54 adults · 3 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/pa/01723/9-8-2021.pdf","f":[{"h":"Vet exam ordered","tags":[],"q":"The kennel owner complied with the 72 hour vet check ordered during this inspection."}]},{"d":"2022-04-13","s":"Pennsylvania","k":"","l":"PA - 01723","t":"Routine inspection","n":64,"b":"52 adults · 12 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/pa/01723/4-13-2022.pdf","f":[]},{"d":"2022-10-21","s":"Pennsylvania","k":"","l":"PA - 01723","t":"Routine inspection","n":82,"b":"45 adults · 37 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/pa/01723/10-21-2022.pdf","f":[]},{"d":"2023-03-07","s":"Pennsylvania","k":"","l":"PA - 01723","t":"Routine inspection","n":70,"b":"43 adults · 27 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/pa/01723/3-7-2023.pdf","f":[]},{"d":"2023-07-26","s":"Pennsylvania","k":"","l":"PA - 01723","t":"Routine inspection","n":84,"b":"42 adults · 42 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/pa/01723/7-26-2023.pdf","f":[]},{"d":"2024-05-01","s":"Pennsylvania","k":"","l":"PA - 01723","t":"Routine inspection","n":88,"b":"49 adults · 39 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/pa/01723/5-1-2024.pdf","f":[]},{"d":"2024-11-21","s":"Pennsylvania","k":"","l":"PA - 01723","t":"Routine inspection","n":90,"b":"46 adults · 44 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/pa/01723/11-21-2024.pdf","f":[{"h":"Vet exam ordered","tags":[],"q":"The kennel owner complied with a 48 hour veterinary check following this inspection."}]},{"d":"2025-04-10","s":"Pennsylvania","k":"","l":"PA - 01723","t":"Routine inspection","n":75,"b":"50 adults · 25 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/pa/01723/4-10-2025.pdf","f":[]},{"d":"2025-11-14","s":"Pennsylvania","k":"","l":"PA - 01723","t":"Routine inspection","n":57,"b":"46 adults · 11 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/pa/01723/11-14-2025.pdf","f":[]},{"d":"2026-02-10","s":"Pennsylvania","k":"","l":"PA - 01723","t":"Routine inspection","n":115,"b":"46 adults · 69 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/pa/01723/2-10-2026.pdf","f":[{"h":"Feces and hair in enclosures","tags":[],"q":"Wardens viewed primary enclosures which housed dogs that had an accumulation of debris, excreta, and hair."},{"h":"Feces and grime throughout kennel","tags":[],"q":"Wardens viewed an accumulation of excreta, dirt, hair, and grime throughout the kennel building and the grounds surrounding the kennel."},{"h":"Multiple dogs with matted fur","tags":[],"q":"Warden's viewed multiple dogs to have overgrown fur that was mildly matted."},{"h":"Adult dog without rabies vaccination","tags":[],"q":"This warden observed 1 adult dog that did not have current rabies vaccinations."},{"h":"Humidity readings under 30%","tags":[],"q":"Wardens viewed humidity data history taken by the data reader located in one of the kennel buildings having multiple days with humidity readings under 30%."},{"h":"Vet exam ordered for one dog","tags":[],"q":"A veterinary examination was ordered on a dog under section 402(a) based on warden’s observations of the condition of dogs during inspection. Kennel is in compliance with section 402(d) because veterinary examination was completed within the 72-hour time frame."}]},{"d":"2026-04-10","s":"Pennsylvania","k":"","l":"PA - 01723","t":"Routine inspection","n":57,"b":"38 adults · 19 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/pa/01723/4-10-2026.pdf","f":[]}]}

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