Toybox Puppies – Barnett, MO

Within the indoor facility, there were five primary enclosures each housing two weaned puppies that did not have the required amount of minimum floor space. All five primary enclosures in which the puppies were housed each measured 24x18 inches, providing a total of 3.0 square feet of floor space. The following were the measurements of the puppies in each enclosure and their required amount of minimum floor space. Enclosure 1 - housed two Australian Shepherd puppies approximately 10 weeks of age. One pup, at 14 inches in length, requires 2.78 square feet of floor space. Another pup, at 12.5 inches in length, requires 2.38 square feet of floor space. Both pups together in one enclosure require 5.16 square feet of floor space but the enclosure only provided 3.0 square feet. Enclosure 2 - housed two Australian Shepherd puppies approximately 10 weeks of age. One pup, at 14 inches in length, requires 2.78 square feet of floor space. Another pup, at 12 inches in length, requires 2.25 square feet of floor space. Both pups together in one enclosure require 5.03 square feet of floor space but the enclosure only provided 3.0 square feet. Enclosure 3 - housed two Pekingese puppies approximately 10 weeks of age. One pup, at 10 inches in length, requires 1.78 square feet of floor space. Another pup, at 9.5 inches in length, requires 1.67 square feet of floor space. Both pups together in one enclosure require 3.45 square feet of floor space but the enclosure only provided 3.0 square feet. Enclosure 4 - housed two Pekingese puppies approximately 10 weeks of age. Each pup, at 10 inches in length, requires 1.78 square feet of floor space. Both pups together in one enclosure require 3.56 square feet of floor space but the enclosure only provided 3.0 square feet. Enclosure 5 - housed two Pomeranian puppies approximately 11 weeks of age. Each pup, at 10.5 inches in length, requires 1.89 square feet of floor space. Both pups together in one enclosure require 3.78 square feet of floor space but the enclosure only provided 3.0 square feet. According to the licensee, she allows the dogs time outside of their primary enclosures at least 2 to 3 times a day for approximately an hour or more. These weaned puppies still must be provided with the minimum amount of floor space in their primary enclosures as calculated and as required in this section in order to ensure their comfort, health, and well being. The licensee must ensure that all animals in all enclosures have access to at least the minimum floor space required by this section. To be corrected by: June 3, 2019.

In the outdoor portion of a sheltered building housing adult dogs, there were sections of coated wire mesh material that had been cut into square-like shapes leaving exposed pointed wire ends around each side. The cut wire material was positioned over the solid back wall in some of the enclosures. The wire ends were approximately an inch in length and most laid flat against the solid wall, however, some were also bent into the enclosure at the dogs' level. These sharp points can increase the risk of injury to the dogs. The licensee must ensure that all enclosures are kept free of sharp points or edges. To be corrected by: July 2, 2022

There were no current records for the dates of administration of distemper and parvovirus vaccines or of the administration of parasite control medication. The Program of Veterinary Care (PVC) does have directions for these and was present for inspection. Licensee stated that these have been administered but that no record exists. It is important to keep updated and accurate records of parasite control medication and vaccinations provided and the dates they were given to each regulated animal. The lack of complete records, including dates given could cause a regulated animal to be over or under dosed, or missed completely in the parasite control and/or vaccination protocols. The licensee must keep and maintain medical records that include the names of all vaccines and treatments administered, and the dates of administration. To be corrected going forward.