Tom & Jody VandeWeerd – Riverside Kennels

A male Yorkshire terrier, microchip # 476736231B, was observed to have a buildup of a brown colored substance on his teeth and the inspector observed a reddish color along the gum line. Licensee explained that dental cleanings were done every year and a half. Poor dental health can result in discomfort and an increase in disease risk to the dog. The licensee must have the dog evaluated by a veterinarian and establish a dental plan for all dogs to maintain good dental health. Affects at least 1 dog Correct by 07/31/14

In the outdoor enclosures of the large dog building, the bottom of the metal sheets of the building have rusted and left holes with jagged edges at the level of the dogs. One enclosure, housing labradors, has a section of the metal sheet that has broken and twisted upward, resulting in a sharp edge at the level of the dogs. Jagged edges and sharp points may injure the dogs and the licensee must remove, replace or repair the damaged metal. Affects 7 dogs Correct by 07/31/14

In the building housing large dogs, there is a buildup of dirt and grime on the walls of the indoor enclosures at the level of the dogs. The walls of the enclosure housing the basset hounds, is exceptionally dirty. The outdoor walls around the access door of the basset hounds, also has a buildup of dirt. The buildup of dirt and grime can increase the risk of disease hazards to the dogs. The license must clean and sanitize all surfaces that come in contact with the dogs every two weeks. Affects 14 dogs Correct by 08/04/14

In the large breed dog building, the water receptacles are hard plastic buckets or rubber pans. Three of these receptacles have a buildup of green algae on their inside surfaces. There are a total of seven dogs that consume water from these receptacles. Algae buildup can contaminate the drinking water and increase health risks to the dogs. All water receptacles must be kept clean and sanitized at least once every two weeks, or as often as necessary to prevent the buildup of algae and any other potential health hazards. Correct by: May 14, 2015

Five enclosures, all housing 10 adult dogs, had an accumulation of fecal waste on the plastic flooring for the outdoor portion of the enclosures. This indicates that daily spot-cleaning is not taking place. Without daily spot-cleaning the disease hazards for the animals can increase. For the prevention of an accumulation of excrement and reduction of disease hazards, all enclosures must be spot-cleaned daily and sanitized as necessary. To be corrected by, 28-March-2017.

There was an accumulation of fecal waste underneath the outside portion of the enclosures, all housing 15 adult dogs, for the main shelter kennel. When asked, the owner stated, that area was cleaned in the fall in spring. This accumulation of waste can increase disease hazards, cause odors and attract pests and vermin. For the reduction of disease hazards, odors, insects and pests and the prevention of an accumulation of fecal and fluid waste, the underneath area of the enclosures must be cleaned more frequently. To be corrected by, 29-March-2017.

Feed and bedding storage room had pieces of foam insulation of the ground, on top of carpet bedding and canned dog food. There were large rolls of carpet ready for use as bedding lying on the ground. There was empty plastic bags on the floor around the food and carpet bedding. An moderate odor of cat urine was present. This can attract and provide living and breeding areas for rodents and other pests and vermin affecting the health and well-being of 57 adult dogs and two puppies. For the prevention of living and breeding areas for rodents, and other pests and vermin affecting the health and well-being of the animals, all bedding must be stored properly and the flooring must be kept free of clutter, trash and other discarded matter. To be corrected by, 31-March-2017.

Several dog doors in the Main Shelter Kennel had metal hinges. The surfaces for most of the metal hinges were excessively rusty and or corroding. This can prevent require cleaning and sanitation and or affect the structural strength of the surfaces. As result, disease hazards can increase and or the potential for an broken dog door hinge from corrosion that could injure the 20 adult dogs house in these enclosures. For the prevention of required cleaning and sanitation and to minimize structural deterioration, all surfaces must be kept free of rust.