Read the Inspection Reports Before you Buy. Pennsylvania kennel license numbers are typically 5 digits and United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) license numbers are a combination of letters and numbers.
PA Example: 12345
USDA Example: 99-A-1234
Top of Report
Name, address etc.
The number of dogs, if a citation was issued, the inspector’s name and date.
Dog Count
How many dogs are bred, boarded and/or transferred
It also has the previous year’s count.
Kennel Regulations
Inspection category & results.
Is the breeder following the detailed standards under the Pennsylvania Code?
Kennel Acts
Inspection category & results.
Is the breeder violating any of the statutes under the PA Dog Law?
Commercial Acts & Regulations
This is the same as the previous categories.
PA requires higher standards for commercial kennels.
Remarks
The bottom box allows the inspector to list any violations, number of dogs on premise during inspection and if a follow up inspection is needed.
*Kennel Regulations: Regulations are the specific, actionable standards used to check compliance with those acts
**Kennel Acts: Acts that refer to laws that establish the authority and general requirements
Need help researching?
The goal of this site is to put all of the information in one place and make it free to the public but we know researching a puppy seller, breeder, rescue, or shelter takes time and sorting through public records, inspection reports, and licensing information can be overwhelming. Fetch the Facts offers consumer research services to help make the process easier. Whether you’re looking to support a responsible breeder or want to learn more about a rescue or shelter before adopting, we’re here to help.
Fetch the Facts does not promote or discourage a consumer’s choice to select a specific dog breed, but encourages informed and responsible decisions regardless of where a dog comes from. We believe that supporting responsible breeding practices, ethical rescues, and informed pet ownership can help improve animal welfare and reduce the number of dogs entering shelters over time.
If you are interested in this service please choose from one of the options below:
Puppy Trace Report
This report traces the puppy’s path from its current seller back to the breeder using publicly available records available under federal and applicable state laws. Depending on what information is publicly available, the report may include:
- The seller’s license number
- Seller inspection reports
- The breeder’s and/or broker’s license number
- Breeder and/or broker inspection reports
- Previous business names or aliases associated with the breeder, broker, or seller
- Copies of inspections or enforcement reports
- The transporter’s USDA registration number and any publicly available transporter violations or enforcement records.
This report is based solely on publicly available information and record availability may vary by state, agency and seller.
Not sure how many reports you need?
Review the examples below before submitting your request. Puppies from the same litter and seller can often be researched together, while puppies from different litters or sellers require separate research reports.
Shelter/Rescue Transparency Report
This report reviews a rescue or shelter using publicly available records and information available under federal, state, and local laws (when applicable). Depending on what information is publicly available, the report may include:
- The organization’s registered business or nonprofit name
- State charity or nonprofit registration information
- USDA and/or state license information (if applicable)
- Inspection reports and publicly available violations
- Previous business names, aliases, or affiliated organizations
- Consumer complaints
- Enforcement actions, or legal cases that are publicly documented
This report is based solely on publicly available information and record availability may vary by state, agency, and organization type.