citation_inspection: 14536

The dirt hole inside the enclosure where the puppies are located is not easily accessible by the dam. The size of the hole makes it difficult for the puppies to nurse properly and be cared for by the dam. The dam cannot lay down on her side in a normal position to allow the puppies to nurse. The puppies were vocalizing at the time of the inspection. The pen is muddy and the puppies and dam have soiled hair coats. Puppies must have easy and convenient access to nurse in order to have adequate nutrition. The licensee must provide these animals with housing that allows the puppies to easily access the dam to nurse. The licensee must ensure that all primary enclosures are constructed and maintained so that they provide all the dogs with easy and convenient access to clean food and water. TO BE CORRECTED BY: Midnight on July 1, 2014 This is a focused inspection report limited to the direct non-compliant items identified on July 1, 2014 affecting a female Newfoundland dog and her 8 puppies. A verbal exit conference was conducted with the licensee at the time of the inspection. The inspector returned to the facility at 9:20 pm to deliver the inspection report and was told that the licensee was not home but would return soon. The inspector waited at the facility until 9:50 pm, but the licensee did not return. **This is an electronic version of the report dated July 1, 2014.**