citation_inspection: 12048

In the two small dog buildings there are at least sixteen enclosures, containing twenty dogs, that are framed in wood and the wood along the tops of the enclosures has been chewed and shredded by the dogs. The outdoor enclosures housing the Golden retrievers have shelters with flaps over the doors that act as wind and rain breaks. At least three of the flaps have been shredded and torn by the dogs. At least three dogs are housed in these enclosures. The outdoor enclosures each contain a shelter for the dogs. In one enclosure, containing two Golden retrievers, the floor of the shelter is constructed of wooden boards and the dogs have damaged the wood resulting in a large hole in the floor. The damage to the wood and the shelter flaps does not allow for proper cleaning and sanitization of these surfaces to occur and could increase the disease risk towards the dogs. All surfaces must be maintained on a regular basis. Any surface that cannot be readily cleaned and sanitized must be replaced if worn or soiled. The licensee must replace the damaged wood and shelter flaps or alter them in a manner that allows for cleaning and sanitization of the surfaces to occur. The licensee must ensure that all surfaces of housing facilities are maintained and kept in good repair.