6. Nielsen Wilkie Inspection reportsFOREST LAKE VETERINARY HOSPITAL
19861 Fitzgerald Trail N., Forest Lake, MN 55025 Dr. Tom Randall / Dr. Michelle Schaak
(651) 464-2752 Fax (651) 282-0746 Dr. Alyssa Tatro / Dr. Susan Brentesen
To: City of Scandia
In reference to: Premise belonging to Pat Wilkie
On October 20, 2017 I inspected the home belonging to Pat Wilkie at 21775 Manning Trail N. in Scandia.
There were 37 dogs and 2 cats at the location, no other animals or species were observed. During my visit
approximately half of the dogs were in appropriately sized crates while the remainder were loose. The house
and all of the crates were clean, there was no evidence of either urine or stool soiling. Ventilation was adequate
and there were no significant odor issues. There is a large fenced area outside which can be used for
elimination and exercise. The house is located on a large lot and there are no neighbors close by. The outdoor
area was clean, no feces were observed. There was no evidence of pests or vermin, either inside or outside. All
pets had access to clean water, were of good body condition and had clean, well groomed coats. All pets are up
to date on rabies vaccination, these were done at our hospital on appropriate schedules. The owner chooses to
administer distemper/parvo/parainfluenza vaccines herself. All pets appear well cared for. I have been caring
for Dr. Wilkie’s pets for over 10 years. During that time they have received appropriate care and been
presented for medical issues in a timely fashion. I have never treated any of her animals for a problem caused
by neglect or abuse. During the inspection I did not observe any areas of concerns and I have no
recommendations for improvements or changes in the animal care. Please feel free to contact me should you
have any questions.
Dr. Tom Randall
Minnesota License #12590
Neil, Sherri
I stopped out at the Wilkie property at 21775 Manning Trl N, Scandia MN on 10-20-17 at 1330-1500. I
went through the house for 1 hour with Patricia. I will attach the Commercial Dog or Car Breeder
Inspection Report that I went through for the property.
She has 37 dogs ranging in age from 15-1.5 yrs old. The dogs are kept in 5 different areas around the
house being front entry way, kitchen, living room, upstairs landing and her bedroom. There are 23
different dog crates which all are occupied leaving only 14 dogs that are free range in their confined
areas. She explained that some days the dogs spend up to or over 16 in a crate during work and night
hours. There was an odor coming from the house but it was an improvement from the first contact at
the house back in 2016.
1- Lighting - Met the guidelines. All locations where the dogs are kept have the required light.
2-Ventilation - No ventilation practice in place.
3 Sanitation - Some cleaning efforts have taken place but improvements could be made
4 Confinement and exercise area surfaces - some kennels that dogs were being held in was just wire
bottom, other were fine. Outdoor exercise area was dirt approx. 50'x50' space.
5-Drainage- No drainage practice in place, however all kennels have hard bottoms that could be washed
out.
6-Food - Sufficient food was stored around the house. I did not observe her feed each dog but none
looked malnourished. Not every dog had a dish for them self but owner stated she feeds each dog at
different times.
7-Water - Several water dishes were located around the house and in kennels but not one for every dog.
8 - Shelter - There were 23 kennels in the house with dogs in every signal one of them. Some of the
kennels looked to be too small but all dogs could stand and lie down.
9 -Dogs Outside - All dogs kept Inside
10 - Cats - The 2 cats were inside did not see them
11 – Temperature –All animals kept inside which was suitable for the animals
12 – Exercise - I had the owner let all the animals out at one time which was no issues. Unknown the
amount of exercise each animal gets on a daily basis.
13 – Exercise in group - No issues or signs of disease.
14 – Housed in groups – Owner has 5 different areas that she keeps different dogs. Along with 23
different crates the dogs were kept in.
15 – Females in Estrus – Owner said she keeps the females separated when they come into heat by
feeding and exercising at different times. All 37 dogs are in tacked.
16 – Min age at the time of sale – Owner said she has not sold a dog in 7 years; she gave a dog away 1.5
yrs ago.
17 – Enrichment and positive physical contact – Unknown how much physical contact the animals get
18 – Training – was not led to believe that there is any cruelty to the animals.
19 – Health Care – Owner didn’t have any records of the dogs at the house. She said they were at her
office.
20 – Adequate Staff- The prop owner is the only one that cares for the animals.
21 – Transportation and shipment – Did not observe
22 – Identification – Owner said each animal is chipped, she showed me the chips she puts in.
23 – Records – No records were at the house, said she keeps them at her work.
24 - Vet Protocol – Does not breed anymore, spoke to her vet and he can not remember the last litter
the owner has brought in.
25 – Vet Health cert – Has not sold a dog in 7 years, no records
26 – Brucellosis Test – Only when she breeds no records