citation_inspection: 18844

There are two enclosures, housing at least two dogs, with severely chewed and/or worn and soiled wooden resting platforms laying on the floor of the enclosure. The chewed and worn areas are uneven and porous and the wood has turned dark from the build-up of dirt and/or grime. There is one enclosure, housing one dog, that has a severely chewed and/or worn whelping box. The chewed areas are uneven and have a buildup of dirt on them. Severely chewed and/or worn surfaces cannot be readily cleaned and sanitized which can lead to disease hazards for the dogs. All surfaces must be maintained on a regular basis. Surfaces of housing facilities that cannot be readily cleaned and sanitized must be repaired or replaced when worn or soiled. The licensee must repair, replace or alter the wooden platforms and whelping box in a manner that allows for proper cleaning and sanitization. The licensee must ensure that all surfaces in housing facilities are kept in good repair. Correction date: January 13, 2016