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Updated April 5, 2024

Sunrise Pups – Ostrander, OH

Ostrander, Ohio

USDA licensed

Breeder snapshot

Sunrise Pups – Ostrander, OH is linked to 18 public inspection reports from USDA.

Breed(s)

Dachshund, Poodle, Shih Tzu
Latest inspectionApril 5, 2024
Latest Dog Count30 adults · 3 puppies
USDA license31-B-0178
Cancelled 7/15/2026
Ohio license
Inspections on file18 USDA

Inspection Summary

Inspection Dog Counts

Dogs counted
Inspection date

Inspection Report Details

DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport

All inspections and findings in full

Sunrise Pups – Ostrander, OH is linked to 18 public inspection reports, carrying 11 inspector findings, from May 2015 to April 2024.

Across 12 inspections between June 2015 and April 2024, inspectors recorded between 3 dogs and 67 dogs at Sunrise Pups – Ostrander, OH. The most recent count was 3 dogs on April 5, 2024.

Every public inspection on file, oldest first
DateLicenceTypeDogs countedInspector findings
May 26, 2015USDA 31-B-0178Routine inspectionNot recorded1 finding
June 24, 2015USDA 31-B-0178Routine inspection23 dogsNone
December 16, 2015USDA 31-B-0178Attempted inspectionNo accessNone
February 10, 2016USDA 31-B-0178Routine inspection29 dogsNone
March 16, 2017USDA 31-B-0178Attempted inspectionNo accessNone
March 23, 2017USDA 31-B-0178Attempted inspectionNo accessNone
April 13, 2017USDA 31-B-0178Routine inspection26 dogsNone
August 23, 2017USDA 31-B-0178Attempted inspectionNo accessNone
September 14, 2017USDA 31-B-0178Routine inspection45 dogs1 finding
August 2, 2018USDA 31-B-0178Routine inspection24 dogsNone
June 6, 2019USDA 31-B-0178Routine inspection29 dogsNone
May 14, 2021USDA 31-B-0178Routine inspection10 dogsNone
March 13, 2023USDA 31-B-0178Attempted inspectionNo accessNone
April 18, 2023USDA 31-B-0178Routine inspection67 dogs3 findings
April 22, 2023USDA 31-B-0178Routine inspection37 dogsNone
August 10, 2023USDA 31-B-0178Routine inspection28 dogs4 findings
December 7, 2023USDA 31-B-0178Routine inspection49 dogs2 findings
April 5, 2024USDA 31-B-0178Routine inspection3 dogsNone

What inspectors wrote

May 26, 2015 — Routine inspection, USDA 31-B-0178

  • Operating without USDA license

    This is a search inspection. The facility is currently conducting regulated activity without a valid USDA license. The facility's website advertises the shipment of puppies from the facility to the buyer of a puppy. APHIS officials obtained Air Waybill #016-48051555 that supports the websites advertisement of the shipment of puppies. This documentation confirms that the facility shipped a 10 week old, white female maltase on May 14, 2015 from Columbus, OH to Kansas City, MO. APHIS officials made contact with a facility representative at today's inspection. The representative confirmed that the facility purchases puppies from breeders and resells the puppies using their online website. He was also able to confirm that the facility ships puppies sight unseen on a regular basis. A valid USDA license is necessary to protect the health and well-being of the animals and to comply with the Animal Welfare Act and Regulations. This facility must obtain a USDA license or discontinue regulated activities. This must be corrected prior to any additional covered activity. NO REGULATED ACTIVITIES MAY BE CONDUCTED UNTIL USDA LICENSE IS OBTAINED.

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September 14, 2017 — Routine inspection, USDA 31-B-0178

45 dogs recorded (0 adults · 45 puppies).

  • Puppy pens too small

    On today's inspection, there were two enclosures that were measured to determine the adequacy of space for the puppies contained therein. The first enclosure measured was 31"x22" or 4.74 sq ft. This enclosure contained 3 puppies of alike size. The puppy measured was 15" when it was measured from the tip of the nose to the base of the tail. According to the AWA, this puppy and the other two puppies of alike size housed with her would require 3.06 sq ft each or a total of 9.18 sq ft total. The second enclosure measured was 36"x24" or 6 sq ft. This enclosure contained 4 puppies of alike size. The puppy measured was 11" when it was measured from the tip of the nose to the base of the tail. According to the AWA, this puppy and the other three puppies of alike size housed with him would require 2.01 sq ft each or a total of 8.04 sq ft total. The puppies housed within the enclosure identified above do not have an adequate amount of space. Each dog housed in a primary enclosure (including weaned puppies) must be provided a minimum amount of floor space, calculated as follows: Find the mathematical square of the sum of the length of the dog in inches (measured from the tip of its nose to the base of its tail) plus 6 inches; then divide the product by 144. The calculation is: (length of dog in inches + 6) x (length of dog in inches + 6) = required floor space in square inches. Required floor space in inches/144 = required floor space in square feet. This facility must ensure that each puppy within each of their enclosures have an adequate amount of floor space using the calculations listed above.

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April 18, 2023 — Routine inspection, USDA 31-B-0178

67 dogs recorded (0 adults · 67 puppies).

  • Missing emergency plan

    No copy of the contingency planning program was available for review during the inspection. The contingency plan is important to go over & discuss before an emergency takes place. The applicant must develop, document, and follow an appropriate plan to provide for the humane handling, treatment, transportation, housing, and care of their animals in the event of an emergency or disaster (one which could reasonably be anticipated and expected to be detrimental to the good health and well-being of the animals in their possession).

  • Pens too small

    Minimal floor space was not being provided for four adult dogs and four puppies. The calculation is: (length of dog in inches + 6) x (length of dog in inches + 6) = required floor space in square inches. Required floor space in inches/144 = required floor space in square feet. The dog shall be measured from the tip of the nose to the base of the tail while in a normal standing position. If any dog is being singly housed, then that dog will require two times its required floor space. 1) One weaned puppy measuring 19 inches in length was being housed in a 24 by 72 inch enclosure. 19 + 6 = 24 x 24 = 576 sq. inches / 144 = 4 sq. feet. There were 4 puppies in this enclosure at the time of inspection. 4 x 4 = 16 sq. ft. of floor space needed. 24 x 72 = 1,728 sq. inches / 144 = 12 Sq. ft. of provided floor space. These puppies are 4 sq. ft. short of meeting its minimal floor space requirement. 2) One weaned puppy measuring 17 inches in length is being housed in an enclosure that measured 24 by 36 inches. 17 + 6 = 23 x 23 = 529 sq. inches / 144 = 3.67 sq. ft. of minimal required floor space. There were 2 puppies in this enclosure requiring 7.34 sq. ft. of floor space. 24 x 36 inches = 864 sq. inches / 144 = 6 square footage of floor space being provided. These 2 weaned puppies are 1.34 sq. ft. short of meeting the minimal floor space requirement. Lack of minimum floor space can affect the freedom of movement affecting the health and well-being of the animals. Insufficient floor space or exercise room can cause behavioral and physical stresses on the animals. Adequate floor space that allows sufficient freedom of movement to make normal postural adjustments is necessary to ensure the health and well-being of all dogs. The licensee must ensure that all animals have no less than the minimum floor space as required by this section so that they can make normal, postural adjustments and for their and comfort and well-being.

  • No written exercise plan

    There was no written exercise plan for the 69 weaned puppies at the time of inspection. This helps to ensure the minimum floor space requirement is being met. Minimal floor space is necessary for the physical health and well-being of all dogs housed at the facility. The licensee must develop an exercise plan with the attending veterinarian that documents the frequency, method, and duration of exercise for each animal. The plan must ensure that all animals are receiving an adequate opportunity for exercise and physical movement. This plan must be approved by the attending veterinarian and must be made available to the APHIS inspector upon request.

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August 10, 2023 — Routine inspection, USDA 31-B-0178

28 dogs recorded (0 adults · 28 puppies).

  • Puppies missing from dog records

    Of the 28 puppies at the facility, 15 of them were missing from the APHIS form 7005 Record of Acquisition and Dogs on Hand. The facility maintains its own paper intake forms and then transfers that information onto the APHIS form 7005 but reports they got behind. It is important to maintain an updated Record of Acquisition and Dogs on Hand for ease of inspection, tracking movements of animals, and for recovery in instances of loss or theft.

  • Dirty pens and feeder cords

    There is an excessive accumulation of hair, dirt, and debris on the sides of two enclosures and on the bungie cords holding the self-feeders onto the enclosures. On one set of top and bottom- style enclosure there is a buildup of hair and brown organic material stuck around the woven wire sides of the enclosure. There is one puppy in each enclosure. On another similar style enclosure, the bungie cords used to attach the self-feeders onto the enclosures have an excessive accumulation of hair wrapped around the spring and cord. There is also some accumulation of brown organic debris stuck to the wiring on the top of the bottom enclosure and along the bottom and side of the top enclosure. Accumulations of hair, excreta, and other organic debris can draw pests, be a source of bad odors, and can harbor bacteria and other pathogens.

  • Moldy puppy food in feeders

    There were approximately 5 stainless steel self-feeders that contained moldy puppy food. The pieces of dry puppy food were fuzzy, white-grey, and in one instance, caked onto the bottom of the feeder. The enclosures these feeders were attached to did not currently house any puppies. Having moldy food in the feeders is problematic in case a puppy was to be housed in the enclosure and subsequently ingest the food. Additionally, moldy food could increase the potential for attracting pests and causing unpleasant odors in the kennel. It is unclear when the feeders were last cleaned and sanitized. Food receptacles must be kept clean and sanitized at least once every 2 weeks.

  • Water not continuously available

    Water was not continuously available to 8 puppies. Upon arriving at the facility, one Dachshund puppy and one Shih Tzu puppy were in a small, fenced-in enclosure in the grass and did not have a bowl of water. Inside the facility there was a large kennel with 6 poodle mix puppies who also did not have access to water. The facility representative stated the puppies were out of their normal enclosures for exercise. When asked by the inspector, the facility representative gave both groups of puppies a bowl of water. The puppies were observed to only play in the water, not drink. There is a risk of dehydration, stress, and overheating if water is not available, especially in the summer (environmental temperature is 85 degrees F today).

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December 7, 2023 — Routine inspection, USDA 31-B-0178

49 dogs recorded (0 adults · 49 puppies).

  • Incomplete disposition records

    The facility is not correctly filling out the APHIS form 7006- Record of Disposition of Dogs and Cats. During the inspection, no singular 7006 form that was reviewed included all of the required information in this section 2.75(a)(1)(i)- 2.75(a)(1)(ix). Incorrect documentation of disposition of animals can be problematic in cases of loss or theft, disease traceback, and for facilitating inspections of animal welfare under the Animal Welfare Act. Each dealer shall make, keep, and maintain records or forms which fully and correctly disclose the information concerning the animals disposed of by the facility, in accordance with the provisions of this section. Correct from: December 7, 2023, onward.

  • No routine parasite testing

    The facility is not performing routine sampling of parasites; namely for worms, coccidia, and giardia, as described in this section of the regulations. Worms, coccidia, and giardia are intestinal parasites that are contagious, sometimes zoonotic (can be passed to humans), and can result in poor weight gain, anemia (low red blood cell levels), diarrhea, poor appetite, and sometimes death. Puppies can be at increased risk for intestinal parasites due to their mouthy nature, immature immune system, and susceptibility to stress. The facility must perform sampling and treatment of parasites (including worms, coccidia, and giardia) in accordance with a schedule approved by the attending veterinarian.

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Questions people ask about this kennel

Has Sunrise Pups – Ostrander, OH been cited by inspectors?

Yes. Inspectors recorded 11 problems across 18 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.

How many dogs does Sunrise Pups – Ostrander, OH keep?

At the most recent inspection on file, April 5, 2024, inspectors counted 3 dogs (0 adults · 3 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.

What breeds does Sunrise Pups – Ostrander, OH raise?

The records name Dachshund, Poodle, Shih Tzu. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.

What licences does Sunrise Pups – Ostrander, OH hold?

  • USDA licence 31-B-0178 — Cancelled 7/15/2026

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