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
holders custody or legal control, if that is the case
3j. Date on which license holder acquired custody or
legal control, if 3i doesnt apply
3k. Name and address of person from whom dog was
acquired, if 3i doesnt apply
3l. Persons USDA animal care facility license or
registration number (if any), if 3i doesnt apply
3m. If dog is no longer under the license holders custody
or legal control, date on which the dog left
custody/control of licensee
3n. If dog is no longer under the license holders custody
or legal control, disposition of dog
3o. If dog is no longer under the license holders custody
or legal control, identity of the person whom assumed
custody/control
3p. CVI that accompanied dog when it entered or left the
licensees 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
heainfo@aol.com
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. Dogs 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 dogs 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 vehicles 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 heainfo@aol.com 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 Ani mal 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 ft
2
. Two (2) of the crates have a floor area of 8 ft
2
.
According to ATCP 16.22(3), a floor area of 8 ft
2
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 ft
2
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 ft
2
.

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
in his indoor primary enclosure (see picture 14 above).
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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 ft
2
. 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, andRainy, 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 Thompsons 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 HEAs custody and control in the records if puppies are ever born
at HEA.

The Reitzs 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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