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The licensee houses pet/rescue dogs within the perimeter fence of the regulated foxes. These dogs can commingle with the foxes by having direct contact with their primary enclosures. A Great Dane "Drake" is extremely thin. This animal's ribs, and hip bones are prominently showing. The waist is also compressed. The licensee indicated that this animal has loose stools and has be self treating this dog for 2 months with Panacur without consultation with the attending veterinarian. This animal has not received any examinations, or laboratory tests to determine the cause of this extreme weight loss. Without a diagnosis, this dog poses a risk of disease to the regulated foxes that this dog has contact with. The fox "Aiden" in the front enclosure also appears to have some weight loss and was observed scratching (the remaining 4 could not be inspected due to inaccessibility issues). This dog and the foxes shall be examined by your veterinarian and treated accordingly. A determination by the veterinarian shall be made as to whether this dog &/or a goat (as well as other dogs in the area) pose a health risk to the regulated foxes. Correct by July 2, 2015

There continues to be several areas on the ground (of various numbers & sizes) in the front fox enclosure (the other fox enclosures were inaccessible, and therefore not inspected) where the fox has dug exposing the 2"x4" wire mesh underneath. There are several holes beneath this exposed wire mesh which continue to pose a risk of injury or entrapment. Neither holes have not been filled in, nor the wire mesh covered to prevent injury. It is normal fox behavior to dig, so all ground surfaces of the fox enclosures shall be maintained or reconstructed to prevent these types of reoccurrences. A snake gained access into a skunk enclosure and presumably killed this animal. The enclosure that the skunk was in has historically had (and continues to have) the ground dug up by the animals exposing the 2" x 4" wire mesh with holes underneath. All outdoor enclosures shall be snake proof to protect the remaining animals from future injuries.

The front fox enclosure does not rapidly drain excess water. The enclosure was muddy in some areas and the appearance of the soil in other areas indicate that this enclosure floods frequently with prolonged drainage times. All enclosures shall be designed to rapidly drain excess water to keep the animals clean & dry and to reduce breeding areas for biting flies. Correct by July 15, 2015

The floor in the kitchen had large accumulations of canine feces. There was a noticeable foul odor in the area. Currently a raccoon is being housed in this room. There area several potentially toxic chemicals, sprays, soaps, etc directly adjacent to the raccoon enclosure. The areas around the outdoor enclosures (both inside and outside of the perimeter fence) have large accumulations of trash, spray cans, equipment, plastic, & paints. The property also has high grass. On 10/29/14, a skunk died (presumably) due to a snake bite (the snake was found dead within the enclosure). The property is known to have snakes. These types of accumulations of debris and high grass can harbor and provide breeding grounds for vermin and snakes which can transmit disease or toxins to the animals that are housed outdoors. The odor in the kitchen and the placement of its' enclosure does not protect the health of the raccoon. Correct by July 2, 2015 The exit interview was conducted with the licensee