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Several of the lixit tips for the automatic water drinkers in the enclosures were rusted. Once these become rusted they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized and can cause health issues for the animals. These need to be maintained and kept in good repair for the health of the animals. A section of the metal kennel doors were also rusted and the seal on several sections of the wood frame have been scratched and chewed on, which makes it now no longer impervious to moisture and cannot be properly cleaned and sanitized. Routine maintenance and repair of the rust and wooded areas in the kennel are necessary to maintain the structure and sanitation of the dog housing facility. Proper cleaning and sanitation prevent the spread of disease. To be corrected by June 23, 2017.

There was an accumulation of feces and urine soaked shavings in several of the new pens that are on the ground. These enclosures are being cleaned weekly, but per this regulation, fecal and food waste must be cleaned daily to prevent soiling of the dogs. These enclosures must be spot cleaned daily for the health and comfort of the dogs. To be corrected by May 25, 2017.

The primary housing facility where the dogs were kept needs to be addressed. Throughout the area, there were excess items, trash, debris and dust. Dust was covering the kennel cages and counter tops where dental instruments and medications were kept.

On one kennel door, there were used syringes covered with safe-guard (a canine dewormer) which were not being cleaned between use.

Feces are not being fully removed from the floor enclosures once daily and several of the wire mesh enclosures have feces that are not falling through the mesh to the floor. These areas need to be spot cleaned once daily and feces removed to prevent soiling of the dogs and for their health and well being. Correct by: Feb 13, 2021

One poodle identified as # 79 "Ranger" was visibly matted in the chest area. The dog could not be handled to determine the extent of the matted fur. This dog should be groomed prior to becoming this matted as matted fur pulls and separates from the skin causing potential skin irritation. Grooming should be done on a scheduled basis as part of preventative care for the dogs. Correct by: Feb 14, 2021

A female Shih Tzu, "Jada" (no id) was in the whelping box nursing puppies. She was thin and her ribs, lumbar vertebrae and pelvic bones were easily visible, with no palpable fat.

Another female Shih Tzu, "Glorianna" #260 who is pregnant and due to whelp soon was also thin and her ribs, lumbar vertebrae and pelvic bones were easily visible, with no palpable fat.

There is a large accumulation of feces that has not been removed from the outdoor run for the three large breed dogs. Fecal and food waste must be removed from primary enclosures daily to prevent the dogs from becoming soiled and to reduce disease hazards, pests and odors. Correct by: March 9, 2022