citation_inspection: 37783

Five dogs are contained in transport enclosures waiting to be moved to another location. The enclosures are sitting in front of the kennel along the driveway and are provided with no shade to protect them from direct sunlight. Two of the transport enclosures are constructed of plastic with a solid top, but one of the transport enclosures is a wire crate with no solid top. The inspectors requested the facility representative to provide the dogs with shade which was done. Failure to provide protection from the direct rays of the sun could cause the dogs to become overheated which could have a detrimental impact on their health and well-being. Shade must be provided that is sufficient to protect the dog from the direct rays of the sun. The licensee must ensure that all dogs housed in transport enclosures have sufficient shade as protection from the direct rays of the sun in order to support their health and well-being. To be corrected by: The facility representative provided shade to the dogs at the time of the inspection. This inspection was conducted with the licensee and/or the facility representative. The exit interview were conducted with the facility representative. Additional Inspectors: William Janecke, VETERINARY MEDICAL OFFICEREnd Section