citation_inspection: 9636

(b) Shelter from the elements. *** There were 5 enclosures housing at least 9 dogs which had shelters with inadequate wind/rain breaks at the entrance. The entrances to these igloo type shelters were not off set and were approximately only 10-11 inches long midway up the entrance. These enclosures only had one shelter each, most enclosures housed Golden Retrievers and one housed 4 Japanese Chins and a Chihuahua. Standing in front of the enclosure the entire flooring surface of the shelter could easily be visualized. During the inspection most of the dogs were observed laying in a normal comfortable position, which put them at the shelter entrance. Since the entrance is short, open, and straight into the shelters, with no flaps or doors, the dogs are not adequately protected from the elements. The dogs need effective wind and rain breaks on their outdoor shelter units to protect them from the elements and help keep them dry. The licensee must provide adequate wind and rain breaks at the entrances of all the outdoor shelter units.