William H Kurtz – Barking Valley Kennel

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The eye appeared to be normal in size and did not display any bulging; however the entire eye was white and cloudy."},{"h":"Male Shiba Inu cheek wound","tags":[],"q":"May 27, 2015 \\*A red adult male Shiba Inu official USDA tag number 005 was observed to have an injury to the left side of his face just below his eye in the cheek/upper lip area. The wound was approximately one inch long by about half inch wide and appeared to be shallow in depth. The flesh of the wound was red and looked dry except for a small area in the center of the injury that still appeared to be moist."},{"h":"Dogs missing USDA tags","tags":[],"q":"Approximately half of the dogs were observed to not be wearing official USDA identification tags. Lack of official USDA tags on the animals does not allow for proper identification or trace backs of the animals. Licensee must identify all dogs over 16 weeks of age on the premise with official USDA tags. Correct By: May 27, 2015"},{"h":"Incomplete 7005 acquisition records","tags":[],"q":"The licensees Record of Acquisition of Dogs on Hand (form 7005) is incomplete. \\*In the Acquired From section box I the licensee has only documented the name of who he acquired the animals from, no other required information is provided. \\*Twenty-four of the dogs listed on the 7005 do not have an official USDA tag number documented in box A. Not providing complete and accurate information does not allow for proper tracing of the animals by an APHIS official. The 7005 form must be updated to include all required information. Correct By: May 27, 2015"}],"si":1},{"d":"2016-05-04","s":"USDA","k":"USDA 2","l":"35-A-0366","t":"Routine inspection","n":76,"b":"56 adults · 20 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/35-A-0366/5-4-2016.pdf","f":[{"h":"Incomplete acquisition records","tags":["Repeat"],"q":"The licensee's Record of Acquisition of Dogs on Hand (form 7005) is incomplete for twelve of the dogs he has acquired since the last inspection. In the \"Acquired From\" section (box I.), the licensee has only documented the name of who he acquired the animals from. No other required information is provided. Not providing complete and accurate information does not allow for proper tracing of the animals by an APHIS official. The 7005 form must be updated to include all required information."},{"h":"Primary enclosures in disrepair","tags":[],"q":"The following list are of items that are in disrepair in the licensee's primary enclosures: ---Three primary enclosures in the main building have holes in the walls. The licensee stated it was caused from the dogs chewing on the walls. One cage is on the inside part of the building. The other two cages are in runs on the outside part of the building. One of the holes on the outside part of the building has sharp edges protruding out. ---Some dog cages have plastic strips half way up running alongside the walls of their primary enclosures that are chewed up. ---A wooden post inside one of the outside dog runs is chewed up near the bottom of the post. ---Concrete flooring in both buildings has not been seal-coated. ---A few of the outdoor runs have fencing that has rust near the ground that has not been painted or covered. ---One primary enclosure in second building (old cow barn) has metal pipes running out of the ground that are covered in rust. ---One primary enclosure in second building (old cow barn) has a small hole in the ground that is not covered. It appears the hole was for a pipe that has since been removed. ---One primary enclosure has three metal pieces (appears to be old pipes) protruding a couple of inches out of the ground. The above items that are in disrepair are problems for a number of reasons. A hole in the ground, holes in the walls with sharp edges, and metal pieces sticking out of the ground can cause injury to dogs that are exposed to it. Chewed up plastic strips, chewed up wooden posts, unsealed concrete flooring, and fencing or metal pipes with rust doesn't allow for it to be readily cleaned and sanitized. All items noted above must be repaired. Correct by 7/4/16."},{"h":"Primary enclosure floors not disinfected","tags":[],"q":"While inspecting the second building (old cow barn), the licensee informed me that he has not disinfected the floors of the primary enclosures since he has started using that building (a few months ago). Not disinfecting the floors doesn't ensure that the various types of germs (such as viruses, bacteria, parasites, etc.) have been killed and that the cage is safe to use for new incoming dogs. All primary enclosures must be disinfected once every two weeks and more often if necessary to prevent an accumulation of dirt, debris, food waste, excreta, and other disease hazards. Correct by 5/18/16."}],"si":1},{"d":"2016-07-06","s":"USDA","k":"USDA 2","l":"35-A-0366","t":"Routine inspection","n":107,"b":"58 adults · 49 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/35-A-0366/7-6-2016.pdf","f":[],"si":1},{"d":"2016-12-01","s":"USDA","k":"USDA 2","l":"35-A-0366","t":"Attempted inspection","n":null,"b":"","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/35-A-0366/12-1-2016.pdf","f":[{"h":"🚫 Access","tags":[],"q":""}],"si":1},{"d":"2017-01-12","s":"USDA","k":"USDA 2","l":"35-A-0366","t":"Routine inspection","n":134,"b":"66 adults · 68 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/35-A-0366/1-12-2017.pdf","f":[{"h":"Incomplete dog acquisition records","tags":[],"q":"The licensee's Record of Acquisition of Dogs on Hand (form 7005) is incomplete for a good portion of the dogs he has acquired since the last inspection. In the \"Acquired Form\" section (box I), the licensee has only documented the first name of who he acquired the animals from. No other required information is provided. Not providing complete and accurate information does not allow for proper tracing of the animals by an APHIS official. The 7005 form must be updated to include all required information. Correct immediately."},{"h":"Enclosure too small for 8 puppies","tags":[],"q":"At least one primary enclosure was not large enough for the puppies it contained. The enclosure measured 48 inches by 48.25 inches for a total space of 2,316 square inches. The enclosure contained 8 puppies. I measured two puppies and they both measured 13.5 inches in length. All the puppies appeared to look to be about the same size. The 8 puppies together are required to have 3,042 square inches in space. The enclosure is short by 726 square inches. Cage space requirements ensure that the dogs have enough room to move about freely within their enclosures. It also minimizes the dogs from stepping or sitting in their feces or urine and also minimizes the spread of disease. The licensee must ensure that all cages containing dogs and puppies have enough floor space to meet the minimum floor space requirements for the number of and the size of the dogs in that cage. Correct immediately."}],"si":1},{"d":"2017-02-16","s":"USDA","k":"USDA 3","l":"35-A-0394","t":"Pre-license inspection #1","n":106,"b":"66 adults · 40 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/35-A-0394/2-16-2017.pdf","f":[],"si":1},{"d":"2017-08-08","s":"USDA","k":"USDA 3","l":"35-A-0394","t":"Attempted inspection","n":null,"b":"","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/35-A-0394/8-8-2017.pdf","f":[{"h":"🚫 Access","tags":[],"q":""}],"si":1},{"d":"2017-10-24","s":"USDA","k":"USDA 3","l":"35-A-0394","t":"Routine inspection","n":95,"b":"65 adults · 30 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/35-A-0394/10-24-2017.pdf","f":[],"si":1},{"d":"2018-06-26","s":"USDA","k":"USDA 3","l":"35-A-0394","t":"Routine inspection","n":115,"b":"72 adults · 43 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/35-A-0394/6-26-2018.pdf","f":[],"si":1},{"d":"2019-06-20","s":"USDA","k":"USDA 3","l":"35-A-0394","t":"Routine inspection","n":144,"b":"98 adults · 46 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/35-A-0394/6-20-2019.pdf","f":[],"si":1},{"d":"2021-09-01","s":"USDA","k":"USDA 3","l":"35-A-0394","t":"Routine inspection","n":174,"b":"85 adults · 89 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/35-A-0394/9-1-2021.pdf","f":[{"h":"Shih Tzu loose tooth, long nail","tags":[],"q":"A white female Shih Tzu (#105) had a loose tooth on the right side of the mouth. Many of the dog's teeth had a good amount of tartar build up. In addition the right front leg had a digit with an excessively long nail. This nail was significantly longer than rest of the nails and was curving off to the right."},{"h":"Teddy Bear female clouded left eye","tags":[],"q":"A white and tan female (#069) Teddy Bear had a left eye that was clouded over."}],"si":1},{"d":"2021-11-02","s":"USDA","k":"USDA 3","l":"35-A-0394","t":"Routine inspection","n":130,"b":"85 adults · 45 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/35-A-0394/11-2-2021.pdf","f":[],"si":1},{"d":"2022-03-29","s":"USDA","k":"USDA 3","l":"35-A-0394","t":"Re-license inspection","n":134,"b":"95 adults · 39 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/35-A-0394/3-29-2022.pdf","f":[{"h":"Teddy Bear female loose tooth","tags":[],"q":"A white female Teddy Bear (#109) aged approximately 3-4 years old had a good amount of tartar building up on its teeth. In addition, an upper right premolar tooth was loose. Dental issues can be painful and can lead to systemic disease and even death. The Attending Veterinarian must examine and treat the dog. This is a 1st Re-License Inspection for a Class “A” license."}],"si":1},{"d":"2022-04-05","s":"USDA","k":"USDA 3","l":"35-A-0394","t":"Re-license inspection","n":134,"b":"95 adults · 39 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/35-A-0394/4-5-2022.pdf","f":[],"si":1},{"d":"2023-09-28","s":"USDA","k":"USDA 3","l":"35-A-0394","t":"Routine inspection","n":0,"b":"0 adults · 0 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/35-A-0394/9-28-2023.pdf","f":[{"h":"Licensee refused inspection","tags":["Critical"],"q":"The licensee refused to conduct an inspection with me at 12:55 PM. I spoke directly to the licensee. She wanted me to do the inspection with her husband who was not home at the time. I told her I would do the inspection with him if he were home, but since he is not and she is listed as the licensee, she is ultimately responsible. I explained to her the importance of conducting an inspection and that she is ultimately responsible since she is the licensee and asked her again if she was refusing to allow an inspection and she again confirmed she was refusing inspection. Not allowing APHIS officials to conduct an inspection doesn't allow APHIS officials to ensure animal welfare standards are being met. The licensee must allow APHIS officials to conduct an inspection when those officials show up to conduct an inspection. Correct starting on 9/29/23."}],"si":1},{"d":"2024-02-21","s":"USDA","k":"USDA 1","l":"35-A-0533","t":"Pre-license inspection","n":182,"b":"144 adults · 38 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/35-A-0533/2-21-2024.pdf","f":[],"si":2},{"d":"2024-12-11","s":"USDA","k":"USDA 1","l":"35-A-0533","t":"Routine inspection","n":195,"b":"138 adults · 57 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/35-A-0533/12-11-2024.pdf","f":[{"h":"Female Bichon with tartar, bleeding gums","tags":["Direct"],"q":"A 5 year old female Bichon (#186) had a significant amount of tartar buildup on the upper molars of the right side of its mouth. In addition there was a gap between the top of the teeth and its gums (it appears the gums are receding) and blood was observed during the examination. Dental issues can be painful and can lead to infection which can become systemic. The dog needs to be examined by the Attending Veterinarian and treatment must be provided per the Attending Veterinarian's instructions. Correct by 12/12/24."},{"h":"Dogs untested for parasites; many unvaccinated","tags":[],"q":"The licensee has not had his population of dogs sampled for fecal parasites in the past year. In addition, I did not see any records that showed his adult dogs were current on their distemper or parvo vaccines. I reviewed three records. When asked, the licensee stated that most of his dogs are not current on their distemper and parvo vaccinations. In addition, at least one dog was not current on its rabies vaccine. Not having the dogs sampled for fecal parasites and not having the entire population vaccinated for distemper, parvo and rabies doesn't ensure the dogs are adequately protected against the various diseases that dogs can get. The population of dogs must be sampled for fecal parasites in accordance with the program of the veterinary care. All dogs that are not current on their distemper, parvo, or rabies vaccines must be vaccinated against those diseases. Correct by 1/11/24."}],"si":2},{"d":"2024-12-30","s":"USDA","k":"USDA 1","l":"35-A-0533","t":"Focused inspection","n":0,"b":"0 adults · 0 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/35-A-0533/12-30-2024.pdf","f":[],"si":2},{"d":"2025-04-28","s":"USDA","k":"USDA 1","l":"35-A-0533","t":"Routine inspection","n":182,"b":"138 adults · 44 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/35-A-0533/4-28-2025.pdf","f":[],"si":2},{"d":"2025-08-27","s":"USDA","k":"USDA 1","l":"35-A-0533","t":"Routine inspection","n":176,"b":"131 adults · 45 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/35-A-0533/8-27-2025.pdf","f":[],"si":2},{"d":"2026-02-26","s":"USDA","k":"USDA 1","l":"35-A-0533","t":"Routine inspection","n":153,"b":"125 adults · 28 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/35-A-0533/2-26-2026.pdf","f":[{"h":"Shih Tzu matted, feces-coated, thin","tags":[],"q":"A female shih-tzu (#134) was matted on its front legs. In addition, fecal material was caking up on its rear end near the anus. The dog was also observed to be thin. She had little muscle and fat covering her back and her spine was prominent and easily felt."},{"h":"Male Shih Tzu ear buildup","tags":[],"q":"A male shih-tzu (#248) had a buildup of organic material with hair intertwined in it in the dog's right ear."},{"h":"Female Teddy Bear left ear buildup","tags":[],"q":"A female teddy bear (#133) had a buildup of organic material with hair intertwined in it in the dog's left ear."},{"h":"Nursing Teddy Bear thin","tags":[],"q":"A 2 year old nursing female teddy bear (with five puppies, #251) was observed to be thin during examination. She had little muscle and fat covering the ribs, back, and hips. Her ribs and spine were prominent and easily felt."},{"h":"Female Yorkie dragging hind legs","tags":[],"q":"A female yorkie (#231) was observed to have a difficult time standing up and walking. The dog was stiff as she was trying to walk. Both hind legs were stiff and the inspectors observed the dog dragging the right hind leg at times and then it would be dragging the left hind left leg at times."},{"h":"Thin dogs, matted coats, feces","tags":[],"q":"A female shih-tzu (#134) was matted on its front legs. In addition, fecal material was caking up on its rear end near the anus. The dog was also observed to be thin. She had little muscle and fat covering her back and her spine was prominent and easily felt. … A 2 year old nursing female teddy bear (with five puppies, #251) was observed to be thin during examination. She had little muscle and fat covering the ribs, back, and hips. Her ribs and spine were prominent and easily felt."},{"h":"Leaking watering nipples, puddles","tags":[],"q":"Two enclosures had leaking watering nipples causing the water to puddle up at the ends of four different enclosures housing a total of five dogs. The five dogs weren't able to access their food or water without stepping into the puddles."},{"h":"Rivet and protruding nails","tags":[],"q":"Another enclosure had a metal rivet sticking out into the enclosure. In addition, two enclosures had nails being used to hold the hinges together for the doors of the enclosures. The nails have sharp points at the bottom which the dogs are exposed to."},{"h":"Puddles, sharp points risk","tags":[],"q":"Two enclosures had leaking watering nipples causing the water to puddle up at the ends of four different enclosures housing a total of five dogs. The five dogs weren't able to access their food or water without stepping into the puddles. Another enclosure had a metal rivet sticking out into the enclosure. In addition, two enclosures had nails being used to hold the hinges together for the doors of the enclosures. The nails have sharp points at the bottom which the dogs are exposed to."},{"h":"Dog food in open box, cat access","tags":[],"q":"The main supply of dog food was shipped in a large cardboard box. The box is open and the top of the food had what appeared to be indentations on top, possibly from the barn cats. A barn cat was observed to be laying near by. The facility representative agreed the indentations in the food was most likely from a barn cat."},{"h":"Bedding containers missing lids","tags":[],"q":"In addition, the storage for the bedding on two different containers did not have lids."},{"h":"Outside enclosures not sanitized biweekly","tags":[],"q":"The outside enclosures haven't been sanitized in 3-4 weeks. From talking to the licensee, he isn't sanitizing all the surfaces the dogs come into contact on a consistent two week basis. Not sanitizing the enclosures and all surfaces the dogs come into contact with on a biweekly basis allows for fecal material and grime to build up which can contribute to the spread of disease. The licensee must sanitize the enclosures, feeders, and all other surfaces the dogs come into contact with every two weeks to prevent the accumulation of dirt, debris, excreta, and other disease hazards. Correct by 3/5/26."},{"h":"No vet-approved deworming schedule","tags":[],"q":"The program of veterinary care doesn't have a deworming schedule for his dogs that has been prepared and approved of by the attending veterinarian. Not having a deworming schedule in the program of veterinary care doesn't ensure the dogs are being adequate dewormed against the various parasites that can infect a dog. The attending veterinarian must add a deworming schedule to the program of veterinary care. Correct by 3/26/26."},{"h":"Heartworm test results not documented","tags":[],"q":"The dogs have been sampled for heartworm in the past year, but the licensee doesn't have documentation of the results. Not being able to present the documentation of the results doesn't ensure the population is adequately protected against heartworm. All test results must be documented so an APHIS official can confirm the population has been sampled for heartworm. Correct starting on 2/27/26."}],"si":2},{"d":"2026-05-12","s":"USDA","k":"USDA 1","l":"35-A-0533","t":"Routine inspection","n":187,"b":"125 adults · 62 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/35-A-0533/5-12-2026.pdf","f":[],"si":2},{"d":"2026-06-11","s":"USDA","k":"USDA 1","l":"35-A-0533","t":"Routine inspection","n":176,"b":"121 adults · 55 puppies","u":"https://reports.pawthenticity.org/35-A-0533/6-11-2026.pdf","f":[{"h":"No deworming schedule in vet plan","tags":["Repeat"],"q":"The program of veterinary care doesn't have a deworming schedule for his puppies that has been prepared and approved of by the attending veterinarian. Not having a deworming schedule in the program of veterinary care doesn't ensure the puppies are being adequately dewormed against the various parasites that can infect a dog. The attending veterinarian must add a deworming schedule to the program of veterinary care for the puppies."},{"h":"Adult dog dentals not documented","tags":[],"q":"The licensee had annual exams completed on all the adult dogs in the spring of 2026. Approximately 20 adult dogs were documented as needing dentals (teeth cleaning) done. The licensee has performed the dentals, but has not documented when these dentals were completed. Not documenting all treatment procedures performed on all dogs doesn't allow APHIS officials to confirm these treatment procedures have been completed. The licensee must document all treatment procedures on all dogs going forward. Correct starting on 6/12/26."},{"h":"Fecal parasite test records discarded","tags":[],"q":"The licensee has sampled his population for fecal parasites within the past few months, but he discarded the documentation of the test results. Not keeping all medical records for at least one year after the dog(s) has been euthanized, transferred out, or otherwise disposed of doesn't allow APHIS officials to ensure the population has been sampled for parasites in accordance with a schedule approved by the attending veterinarian. The licensee must keep all medical records for all dogs for at least one year after the dog(s) has been euthanized, transferred out, or otherwise disposed of. Correct starting on 6/12/26."}],"si":2}]}

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