True. This might be more like a puppy mill.
If you do any of the above, Pennsylvania regards you as a kennel.
It’s probably similar in Delaware [...]
Not sure why that's relevant. This place is in Pennsylvania.
In any case, this kennel has a class 5 license, so it's not a small operation (though I think the Philly Inquirer was wrong about it being the biggest type...isn't there also a class 6 license?)
My guess is that the local dog law officer took it upon himself to pull a snap inspection on the breeder because he read the name in the paper. They do 1 scheduled & at least 1 unscheduled inspection per year here in PA.
Since there wasn't any second inspection yet, and only three weeks (including Christmas week) left in the year, it's not much of a surprise, is it?
I had totally missed that this was a PA kennel. I’m not sure that there’s anything bigger than a Class 5 in PA. Either way, that is a big operation.
Rendell has been trying to get tough with the larger PA breeding kennels. Biden’s move here should be slightly embarrasing in that regard — course it won’t be covered that way.
The dog law officers in counties neighboring Lancaster County have been pulling double-duty, inspecting a portion of Lancaster’s kennels as well as their own. Not surprising if they are backed-up & running out of year.