Breeder Database / Pennsylvania
Updated May 21, 2026

Susan Hoover – Butter Fly Kennel

Ephrata, Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania state records

Breeder snapshot

Susan Hoover – Butter Fly Kennel is linked to 19 public inspection reports from Pennsylvania.

Breed(s)

Yorkie
Latest inspectionMay 21, 2026
Latest Dog Count3019 adults · 11 puppies
USDA license
Pennsylvania license04525
Exp. 12/31/2026
Inspections on file19 Pennsylvania

Inspection Summary

Inspection Dog Counts

Dogs counted
Inspection date

Inspection Report Details

DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport

All inspections and findings in full

Susan Hoover – Butter Fly Kennel is linked to 19 public inspection reports, carrying 6 inspector findings, from September 2018 to May 2026.

Across 19 inspections between September 2018 and May 2026, inspectors recorded between 21 dogs and 50 dogs at Susan Hoover – Butter Fly Kennel. The most recent count was 30 dogs on May 21, 2026.

Every public inspection on file, oldest first
DateLicenceTypeDogs countedInspector findings
September 5, 2018Pennsylvania 04525Routine inspection31 dogs2 findings
October 17, 2018Pennsylvania 04525Routine inspection36 dogs3 findings
November 30, 2018Pennsylvania 04525Routine inspection36 dogsNone
April 16, 2019Pennsylvania 04525Routine inspection50 dogsNone
September 25, 2019Pennsylvania 04525Routine inspection27 dogsNone
July 21, 2020Pennsylvania 04525Routine inspection21 dogsNone
November 4, 2020Pennsylvania 04525Routine inspection26 dogsNone
June 8, 2021Pennsylvania 04525Routine inspection25 dogsNone
December 15, 2021Pennsylvania 04525Routine inspection36 dogsNone
June 9, 2022Pennsylvania 04525Routine inspection41 dogsNone
December 9, 2022Pennsylvania 04525Routine inspection46 dogsNone
July 3, 2023Pennsylvania 04525Routine inspection38 dogsNone
November 29, 2023Pennsylvania 04525Routine inspection36 dogsNone
April 5, 2024Pennsylvania 04525Routine inspection39 dogsNone
September 24, 2024Pennsylvania 04525Routine inspection27 dogsNone
May 15, 2025Pennsylvania 04525Routine inspection38 dogsNone
November 13, 2025Pennsylvania 04525Routine inspection35 dogs1 finding
December 18, 2025Pennsylvania 04525Routine inspection38 dogsNone
May 21, 2026Pennsylvania 04525Routine inspection30 dogsNone

What inspectors wrote

September 5, 2018 — Routine inspection, Pennsylvania 04525

31 dogs recorded (27 adults · 4 puppies).

  • Housing over 85 degrees, no ventilation

    Housing facilities for dogs had a temperature greater than 85 degrees and there was no auxiliary ventilation from fans, blowers and/or air conditioners present.

  • Dispense records use PO Box, altered

    Warden viewed records kept that did not comply with the requirement standards; specifically utilizing only a PO Box, not the physical address, of where a dog was dispensed. The kennel owner had also whited out the information on where a dog was dispensed because the person had returned it back to them a couple of weeks after the dog had left.

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October 17, 2018 — Routine inspection, Pennsylvania 04525

36 dogs recorded (25 adults · 11 puppies).

  • Broken fencing with sharp pieces

    Warden viewed multiple areas in the kennel that had broken pieces of fencing that could pose injury to the dogs contained therein.

  • Yorkshire Terrier litter not on records

    Warden viewed records for dogs that did not contain all dogs that were in the kennel. There was a littler of four (4) Yorkshire terrier puppies that were a couple of weeks out and not listed on records.

  • Puppy transferred under 8 weeks

    Warden viewed records that indicated a puppy was transferred to a new owner under eight (8) weeks of age.

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November 13, 2025 — Routine inspection, Pennsylvania 04525

35 dogs recorded (20 adults · 15 puppies).

  • Three dogs missing rabies vaccination

    This warden observed 3 dogs over 16 weeks of age that did not have current rabies vaccinations at the time of inspection.

Read the inspection report (PDF)

Questions people ask about this kennel

Has Susan Hoover – Butter Fly Kennel been cited by inspectors?

Yes. Inspectors recorded 6 problems across 19 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.

How many dogs does Susan Hoover – Butter Fly Kennel keep?

At the most recent inspection on file, May 21, 2026, inspectors counted 30 dogs (19 adults · 11 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.

What breeds does Susan Hoover – Butter Fly Kennel raise?

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

What licences does Susan Hoover – Butter Fly Kennel hold?

  • Pennsylvania licence 04525 — expires 12/31/2026

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