Happily Ever After Animal Sanctuary, Marion WI

WI Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection Animal Health Division, PO Box 8911, Madison, WI 53708-8911

Dog Sellers and Dog Facility Inspection Report s.173.41, Wis. Stats and ch. 16, Wis. Admin. Code

1. General Dog Records 1a. Records present and in written or readily readable

electronic form 1b. Records retained for at least 5 years and/or

made available to the department 2. Locations at Which Dogs are Kept

2a. Address of each location where dogs are kept 2b. Name of individual responsible for administering that

location 2c. Name and address of home custody provider, if

applicable 3. Dog Records

3a. Breed of dog recorded 3b. Sex of dog recorded 3c. Date of birth recorded 3d. Approximate age of dog recorded 3e. Color of dog recorded 3f. Distinct markings on dog recorded

3g. Location at which dog is kept (including home custody provider, if applicable) recorded

3h. Record of official individual animal identification (tag, tattoo, mircro chip) if any assigned

3i. Statement that the dog was born under license holder’s custody or legal control, if that is the case

3j. Date on which license holder acquired custody or legal control, if 3i doesn’t apply

3k. Name and address of person from whom dog was acquired, if 3i doesn’t’ apply

3l. Person’s USDA animal care facility license or registration number (if any), if 3i doesn’t apply

3m. If dog is no longer under the license holder’s custody or legal control, date on which the dog left custody/control of licensee

3n. If dog is no longer under the license holder’s custody or legal control, disposition of dog

3o. If dog is no longer under the license holder’s custody or legal control, identity of the person whom assumed custody/control

3p. CVI that accompanied dog when it entered or left the licensee’s custody/control

3q. Records include vaccination information 3r. Records include observation information 3s. Records include any treatment that occurred 3t. Breed registration records kept, if applicable

4. Behavior and Socialization Plan 4. Behavior and socialization plan

LEGAL NAME AND DOING BUSINESS AS NAME (IF APPLICABLE) Happily Ever After Animal Sanctuary, Inc.

LICENSE NO. 268238 DS

DATE OF INSPECTION 9-14-11 1200p

Inspection Type Next

FACILILTY ADDRESS E5714 Bork Rd CITY

Marion ZIP CODE 54950 Routine

MAILING ADDRESS (PO or Street, City, State, Zip) E5714 Bork Rd Marion WI 54950

COUNTY – TOWNSHIP NAME Waupaca-Dupont Follow-up

FACILITY MANAGER

Amanda Reitz TELEPHONE NO. Redacted Home Custody Provider?

EMAIL

[email protected] GPS

44.61600, 88.94118 FAX NO:

NA Out of Business

No. of Dogs on Premises=70

AH-DS-450 (08/2011)

Complaint

Reinspection

Pre-Licensing

Yes No

Inspection of your operation today revealed the following results. Check the appropriate box for Compliance (C), Non-Compliance (NC), Not Applicable (N/A) with regulations

I. RECORD KEEPING, s. ATCP 16.14, Wis. Adm. Code C NC N/A

II. DOG SALES; CERTIFICATE OF VETERINARY INSPECTION, s. ATCP 16.16, Wis. Admin. Code C NC N/A 1. Dogs Sold are Accompanied by a Valid CVI

1. Dogs sold are accompanied by a valid CVI

1a. CVI contains signature of certified veterinarian

1b. CVI is a valid form issued by the department

1c. CVI contains name and address of seller 1d. CVI contains the number, breed, sex and age of

dog(s) 1e. CVI contains information regarding whether the dog

is spayed, neutered, or sexually intact

1f. Dog(s) vaccination record contains the type of vaccine

1g. Dog(s) vaccination record contains the manufacturer of the vaccine

1h. Dog(s) vaccination record contains the serial and lot numbers of the vaccine

1i. Dog(s) vaccination record contains the date administered

1j. Information required for import under ss. ATCP 10.06(4) and ATCP 10.80, Wis. Adm. Code

1k. Valid negative Brucellosis test if dog(s) sold at public auction

1l. Veterinarian statement, signature, and date of signature on CVI

1m. Valid issuance and expiration dates

1n. Distribution of CVI copies to buyer, seller and issuing veterinarian

1o. Re-issued CVIs updated, as necessary and copies distributed to buyer, seller, and issuing veterinarian

1p. CVI incorporating information from prior CVI includes a statement identifying prior CVI

III. AGE AT WHICH DOGS MAY BE SOLD, s. ATCP 16.18, Wis. Adm. Code

C NC N/A 1. Dog(s) Sale and Custody Transfer meets Necessary Criteria

1a. Dog is at least 7 weeks old 1b. Dog is accompanied by dam 1c. Transfer approved in writing by department

IV. DOG CARE; GENERAL, s. ATCP 16.20, Wis. Adm. Code C NC N/A C NC N/A 1. Food and Water

1a. Feeding frequency adequate

excreta, urine, dirt or debris falling from higher enclosures

1b. Size of ration and/or nutritional content adequate 1c. Wholesome, uncontaminated and/or palatable 1d. Amount and quality of fresh water adequate

1e. Food and water containers suitable 1f. Adequate sanitization of food and water containers

2. Animal Health and Veterinary Care 2a. Proper handling 2b. Daily body, mobility and behavior checks completed

2c. Dogs suspected of communicable disease are isolated

2d. Adequate grooming

2e. Veterinarian exams or adherence to veterinarian recommendations

2f. Sick or injured dogs receiving timely veterinarian care or humanely euthanized

3. Housing and Transportation (see sections V and VI) 4. Exercise

4a. Daily access to exercise area where a running stride can be achieved

4b. Supervised physical activity 5. Dog Grouping and Separation

5a. Compatible grouping of dogs 5b. Females in season appropriately separated 5c. Aggressive dogs separated 5d. Puppies under 4 months appropriately

separated 6. Behavior and Socialization

6a. Daily contact with other compatible dogs without good cause

6b. Daily positive human contact and socialization other than feeding time

6c. Play objects or other forms of inanimate enrichment in primary enclosure

6d. Dogs have contact, activity, enrichment

6e. Written plan for meeting behavior and socialization requirements

V. DOGS KEPT INDOORS, s. ATCP 16.22, Wis. Adm. Code

C NC N/A 173.(d)(2). Enclosure is structurally sound and maintained in good repair.

1. Primary Enclosures; General

1a. Size and Configuration of Primary Enclosures Floors and Interior Surfaces

1b. Enclosure does not have dirt floor 1c. Metal wire mesh floor is coated and/or has

adequate gage to prevent injury 1d. Floor openings small enough 1e. Floor does keep dogs clean, dry and safe from

injuries 1f. Floor regularly cleaned and sanitized

Stacked Primary Enclosures 1g. Floor of top enclosure is not higher than 52 inche

from floor of room, when enclosures are stacked 1h. Stacked enclosures adequate for safe handling,

ventilation, temperature control, easy cleaning, sanitation and easy inspection

1i. Sides of stacked enclosures ventilated and/or Have solid floor that can be easily cleaned and sanitized

1j. Stacked enclosures stable when filled to maximum capacity with dogs

1k. Dog(s) in stacked enclosures not exposed to

2. Primary Enclosures for One or More Dogs that Get at Least 30 Minutes of Exercise Each Day

2a. Floor area of enclosure adequate for largest dog

2b. Floor area of enclosure adequate to accommodate all dogs in the enclosure without crowding

2c. Height of enclosure adequate for tallest dog

2d. Dogs have adequate time (at least 30 minutes) per day in run or exercise area

2e. Run or exercise area of adequate size to achieve a running stride

3. Primary Enclosure for One Dog That Gets At Least 120 Minutes of Exercise Each Day

3a. No more than one dog is kept in enclosure

3b. Floor area of enclosure is adequate size for dog

3c. Height of enclosure adequate for size of dog

3d. Dog have adequate time (at least 120 minutes per day) in run or exercise area

3e. Run or exercise area of adequate size for achieving a running stride

4. Whelping Enclosure 4a. Enclosure appropriate for breed 4b. Appropriate solid floor in area

accessible to puppies 4c. Height of enclosure is adequate for the

dame to stand normally 4d. Length and width of enclosure adequate

for the dam to lay down and simultaneously nurse

4e. Size of enclosure is adequate for number and temperament of puppies

4f. Enclosure includes an area that is only accessible to dam and large enough for dam

5. Nursery Enclosure 5a. Large enough to allow all puppies to turn

around, stand up, lie down, and exercise normal postural movements

5b. Large enough to encourage socialization and exercise

6. Temporary Enclosure For One Dog 6a. Dog is kept in enclosure for no more than 12

hours 6b. No more than one dog is kept in enclosure

6c. Floor area of enclosure adequate for the dog

7. Lighting, Temperature, and Ventilation

7a. Adequate light for proper care, maintenance, and inspection AND/OR diurnal lighting cycle

7b. Adequate heating and cooling to protect dogs from temperatures and humidity that may be injurious to their health

7c. Adequate fresh or filtered air to maintain health of dogs and minimize odor, drafts, ammonia levels and moisture

8. Cleaning and Sanitation 8a. Excreta removed daily or more often as

needed 8b. Enclosures and other areas cleaned rinsed

and sanitized appropriately to be free of dirt, debris, and disease hazards

8c. Primary enclosure cleaned and sanitized before new dog is placed in it

8d. Dogs removed from primary enclosure before it is cleaned and sanitized or are returned to the area before it is dry

8e. Bedding is appropriate for breed or maintained in clean, dry condition

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1. Dogs Kept in Outdoor Primary Enclosure 1a. Dog’s breed, age, health, and/or physical condition

suited to outdoor temperatures and conditions 1b. Dog(s) acclimated to outdoor temperatures and

variations that may occur in primary enclosure 2. Outdoor Primary Enclosure; Minimum Area

2a. Size of enclosure meets requirements for an individual dog

2b. Size of enclosure meets requirements for additional dogs

3. Outdoor Primary Enclosures; Construction 3a. Constructed and/or maintained to prevent

escape 3b. Roof or overhead screen of appropriate height

4. Shelter, Shade, and Windbreak 4a. Shelter complies with Sub. (5) 4b. Adequate to shade all dogs in primary enclosure

from direct sunlight during all sunlight hours without crowding

4c. Adequate to shelter all dogs in primary enclosure from wind

5. Dog Shelter 5a. Made of durable material and/or lack of 4 sides,

a roof, and solid flat floor 5b. Interior accessible by all dogs in primary

enclosure 5c. Large enough to allow tallest dog to stand

normally and comfortably 5d. Females in season appropriately separated

5e. Adequate to prevent injury, retain or dissipate enough body heat, allow dogs to remain clean and dry, and/or provide reasonable protection from predators

6. Tethering 6a. Appropriate for breed 6b. Dog can tolerate due to age, health an/or physical

condition 6c. Dog can easily enter and lie down in a dog shelter

that complies with sub. (5) 6d. Dog is not a pregnant or nursing female 6e. Dog may not become entangled with an object 6f. Tether has a anchor swivel 6g. Tether is at least 6 ft. long and of sufficient

length for size of dog 6h. Tether is not attached to a non-tightening collar or

harness of sufficient size 6i. Tether is used for a dog at an animal control facility

or a animal shelter and is in compliance with par.(a) and/or tether used for no more than 4 hours in day

7. Runs and Exercise Areas

7a. More than 30 minutes of a day of access to run or exercise area

7b. Adequate size for dog’s size and temperament (considering number of dogs using at a given time) and large enough to achieve a running stride

7c. Adequate to shade all dogs from direct sunlight during hours in use without crowding

8. Facility Maintenance 8a. Excreta removed from outdoor primary

enclosures daily or more often as necessary 8b. Pest and parasites controlled as necessary to

maintain dog health and comfort 8c. Bedding maintained in a clean, dry condition 8d. Facility maintained to protect health/safety of dogs

VI. DOGS KEPT OUTDOOS, s. ATCP 16.24, Wis. Adm. Code

C NC N/A

VII. TRANSPORTING DOGS, s. ATCP 16.26, Wis. Adm. Code

C NC N/A 1. Portable Enclosures

1a. Constructed of a water-resistant and cleanable material

1b. Adequate to keep dogs clean and dry 1c. Adequate to protect health and safety 1d. Adequate ventilation openings

1e. Securely closed when in use 1f. Cleaned and sanitized frequently enough 1g. Positioned for access to sufficient air for normal

breathing 1h. Positioned for emergency removal of dogs

1j. Positioned to protect dog from excreta falling from above.

1k. Secured as necessary to prevent reasonably foreseeable movement that may injure dogs

2. Care Of Dogs During Transport 2a. Dogs protected from hypothermia or

hyperthermia 2b. Adequate space to turn, stand, and lie down

(except in transport for training, trialing and hunting) 2c. Food and water in accordance with s. ATCP

16.20(1), Wis. Adm. Code 2d. Dogs separated from each other if required by

s. ATCP 16.20(6), Wis. Adm. Code 2e. Dogs visually inspected every 4 hours 2f. Dogs removed from vehicle at least once every

12 hours and allowed to urinate, defecate, and exercise

2g. Dogs removed from vehicle in a timely fashion upon reaching destination

3. Transport Vehicles 3a. Vehicle equipped to provide fresh or filtered air

without injurious drafts to all dogs transported in the vehicle

3b. Cargo Space construction and maintenance adequate to minimize the ingress of exhaust from the vehicle’s engine

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Inspector left copy of ch. ATCP 16, Wis. Adm. Code with Owner/Operator

Inspector Name Date Owner/Operator Date Erin Carter Erin Carter

September 16, 2011 A copy of this inspection report was emailed to Amanda Reitz at [email protected] September 16, 2011.

Personal information you provide may be used for purposes other than that for which it was originally collected- s. 15.04(1)(m), Wis. Stats.

Inspector Comments/Notes:

Happily Ever After Animal Sanctuary, Inc. (HEA):

License Type: Dog Seller-Shelter Hours of Operation: By appointment Veterinarian/Veterinary Clinic:

o Animal House, 3171 Voyager Drive, Green Bay, WI 54311 o Packerland Veterinary Center, 121 Packerland Drive, Green Bay, WI 54303 o Animal Hospital of DePere, 703 North Ninth Street, DePere, WI 54115 o We Care Animal Hospital, 421 Industrial Ave., Clintonville, WI 54929 o Bay East Animal Hospital, S.C., 1475 Lime Kiln Rd., Green Bay, WI 54311

Previous Inspection: None

Companion Animal Inspectors Erin Carter and Colin Benell were accompanied by Amanda Reitz, Ken Reitz, and Lois Reitz during the inspection.

HEA is a no-kill Animal Sanctuary. This facility imports dogs into Wisconsin from the SCMPD Animal Control, 7211 Sallie Mood Drive, Savannah, GA 31406. All dogs are accompanied by a valid Interstate Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI). HEA also accepts owner surrendered dogs and strays from the Town of Bear Creek after the initial mandatory holding period. HEA also operates an adoption facility located at 2065 Holmgren Way, Green Bay, WI. Some dogs are available here for viewing on the weekends. The records for those dogs are available at the Green Bay location for the weekend and then come back to HEA.

HEA keeps dogs in three (3) separate locations within a converted barn. One room on the upper level of the barn houses the dogs in stacked crate enclosures. Another room also on the upper level of the barn is composed of individual rooms with doors. The third area is located on the lower level of the barn. These enclosures house groups of dogs and include dog doors that allow access to an outdoor, fenced exercise area at all times. All dogs at HEA receive 120 minutes of exercise daily in the outdoor exercise areas in addition to walks and playtime in the field with volunteers. An indoor meeting room is used for exercise during cold weather.

All dogs had toys in their enclosures and access to clean water. All dogs appeared to be in good condition at the time of inspection. The facility was clean and in good repair, except as noted, at the time of inspection.

Violations:

1. ATCP 16.14(3)(h)—Dog Records Operator failed to keep complete health records related to the dog including vaccination, observation and treatment records and whether the health care was administered by the license holder or by a veterinarian.

Operator does keep records of vaccinations and treatments, but it is not recorded who administers

vaccinations or treatments. Observations are not recorded.

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2. ATCP 16.20(1)(e)—Dog Care; General Operator failed to provide food and water in durable containers.

The operator uses plastic buckets for food and water in the enclosures located on the lower level of the

barn. The dogs have chewed on the edges of several of these buckets (see picture1). Ingesting the pieces of plastic could be harmful to the dogs and the buckets cannot be effectively cleaned and sanitized.

Picture 1.

3. s. 173.41(10)(d)(2), Wis. Stats, and ATCP 16.22(1)(b)(4) —Dogs Kept Indoors

The enclosure is not maintained in good repair to protect the dog from injury. Floors and interior surfaces are not constructed and maintained to keep the dogs safe from injury. Some surfaces are not able to be cleaned and sanitized.

In the location on the upper level of the barn the dogs have scratched and chewed the paint and wood on

the backs of the doors, the door frames, and strips of wood located between the floors and the walls in all of these rooms (see pictures 2 and 3). These surfaces are unable to be cleaned and sanitized and ingesting the wood could cause injury to the dogs.

Picture 2. 5

Picture 2. 6

Picture 3.

Some of the rooms have doors with strips of metal on the bottom that have become jagged and could

cause injury to the dogs (see picture 4).

Picture 4.

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The floor in Room 5 is damaged and has jagged edges that could cause injury (see picture 5).

Picture 5.

All four enclosures on the lower level of the barn contain unpainted, unsealed wooden posts, sheets of

plywood and other wooden surfaces such as dog doors and platforms that cannot be cleaned and sanitized. Some of these wooden surfaces have also been chewed and scratched. Ingesting wood could cause injury to the dogs (see pictures 6-10).

Picture 6. Wooden platform in enclosure on lower level of barn.

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Picture 7. Plywood wall between enclosures in lower level of barn.

Picture 8. Dog door Picture 9. Wooden post

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Picture 10. Dog door

There are also areas in the enclosures on the lower level of the barn where the wire fencing has become

loose and the sharp ends of the wire are protruding (see picture 11). These wires could cause injury to the dogs.

Picture 11.

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4. ATCP 16.22(1)(a)—Dogs Kept Indoors The size and configuration of indoor primary enclosures does not comply with ATCP 16.22(3)

HEA has one room on the upper level of the barn where 20 dogs are kept in 19 stacked crates against two

(2) walls (see pictures 12 and 13). The stacking arrangement complies with ATCP 16.22(1)(c).

Picture 12. Picture 13.

Eighteen (18) of the crates have a floor area of 10 ft2. Two (2) of the crates have a floor area of 8 ft2.

According to ATCP 16.22(3), a floor area of 8 ft2 is adequate for a dog measuring up to 16 inches in length. The dogs kept in these enclosures measured 16 inches long or less. 10 ft2 is adequate only for a dog measuring 17-22 inches from the tip of the nose to the base of the tail. Several dogs measuring over 22 inches in length were observed in these enclosures at the time of inspection (see picture 13 above and picture 14 below).

Picture 14. “Kingston”, a male German Shepherd-type, measured 36 inches from the tip of the nose to the base of the tail. The enclosure has a floor area of 10 ft2.

5. ATCP 16.22(3)(c)—Dogs kept indoors

The height of the primary enclosure is not at least 12 inches taller than the dog that is kept in the enclosure.

Dog “Kingston”, a male German-Shepherd-type, did not have adequate head space of at least 12 inches

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6. ATCP 16.22(3)(a)—Dogs kept Indoors More than one dog that receives 120 minutes of exercise per day is being kept in an indoor primary enclosure at one time.

The individual rooms at HEA measure 27 ft2. This floor area is adequate for one dog exceeding 30 inches

in length as required under ATCP 16.22(3)(b). HEA is housing two (2) dogs in three (3) of these individual rooms:

o “Rufus, a brindle male Labrador mix, and “Lucas”, a male Yellow Labrador mix. o “Sammy”, a male Rottweiler/Pitbull Mix, and”Rainy”, a female black and tan coonhound o “Dutch”, a male Rottweiler mix, and “Misty”, a female Labrador mix

Summary of Discussion with Operator:

Carter and Benell discussed the violations with the Reitzs following the inspection. The following changes will be made to correct the violations:

Record who administers vaccinations or treatments along with observations and who makes them. Replace damaged water and food containers used in the lower level barn enclosures. Carter recommended either stainless steel or galvanized metal pails. Plastic pails can be used but they will need to be maintained in good condition or replaced as often as necessary to keep them in good condition.

Repair damage to the individual room enclosures on the upper floor of the barn. All wood needs to be painted or sealed and able to be cleaned and sanitized or replaced with a material that will prevent injury to the dogs and is able to be cleaned and sanitized. The jagged metal strips on the back of some of the doors needs to be removed and repaired. The damaged floor in Room 5 needs to be repaired.

Carter and Benell discussed other options for the doors in the individual room enclosures. Benell suggested a door constructed of material that would allow the dogs to see out of the room enclosures. The Reitzs feel the dogs are calmer and there is less aggression if they cannot see each other. Carter and Benell also discussed options for sealing wood such as Thompson’s Water Seal. Benell suggested mixing in Cayenne Pepper to discourage the dogs from chewing on the wood. Carter suggested trying out a few different construction options to find materials that are not easily damaged and can be maintained to prevent injury to the dogs.

Seal or paint wooden surfaces located in the lower level barn enclosures so that they are able to be

cleaned and sanitized, or replace these surfaces with another construction material that will prevent injury to the dogs and is able to be cleaned and sanitized. Areas where wood has been chewed and damaged require repair or replacement. Benell suggested wrapping wooden posts in chain link so that the dogs cannot access them. Carter suggested wrapping sheets of aluminum around wooden posts or strips as seen at another facility.

Repair areas where sharp ends of wire fence material are protruding in the lower level barn enclosures.

Cease use of crate enclosures that are not of adequate size for dogs based on length. Construct new

enclosures that comply with ATCP 16.22(3)(b) for dogs receiving 120 minutes of daily exercise. All dogs must have at least 12 inches of head space within the indoor primary enclosure as required by ATCP 16.22(3)(c).

Amanda had some ideas about how she would like to construct new enclosures that would be in compliance with ATCP 16.22(3). Carter recommended consulting the regulations for specifications to keep in mind as the new enclosures are constructed, and managing the use of the enclosures by measuring the length of dogs kept inside.

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Remove one dog from the individual room enclosures where two (2) dogs are currently being kept and move to another enclosure of adequate floor area.

“Dutch” and “Misty” are kept together because according to Amanda “Dutch” shows signs of depression if “Misty” is not with him. Carter discussed applying for a variance for this particular case.

According to Amanda, pregnant mothers or litters of puppies are rarely held at HEA. Carter discussed whelping and nursery enclosure requirements. Carter also informed Amanda of the requirement for a statement that the dog was born under HEA’s custody and control in the records if puppies are ever born at HEA.

The Reitz’s requested 60-90 days to make the necessary changes as it will take time to construct new enclosures.

Carter and Benell provided their contact information.

Recommendation:

Based on inspection findings, it is recommended that the Conditional License be extended for 90 days in order for the required corrections to be made. A re-inspection will be conducted in 90 days to ensure that all violations have been corrected.

*** A copy of this report must be posted in a prominent location at your facility in accordance with ATCP 16.12(5)(b)

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