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According to the USDA: An inspection report documents an inspector’s observations and professional assessments of compliance at facilities regulated under the AWA. Below we have compiled a list of all of the USDA dog breeders and brokers that have had violations in Quarter 2 of 2023.
This time period is from April 1, 2023, to June 30, 2023.
Editors note: USDA inspectors have 5 days to give a copy of their inspection to the licensee and 30 days to publish their reports online. There may be additional facilities we add to this list once more inspection reports are added to the database.
Omitted from these violations are missed inspections, unless those missed inspections are habitual. The list below also only reflects dog and cat breeders and brokers (licenses A and B).
This list of violations below was obtained from the USDA APHIS search engine. Any pet store connections were obtained from various state departments of agriculture.
You can view our previous 2023 Quarterly Violation Reports here.
If you have any questions about the breeders listed on this report or our methodology for obtaining this information, please email our research analyst: Alexis Bell, research@bailingoutbenji.com
This time period is from April 1, 2023, to June 30, 2023.
Arkansas
Cedar Ridge Kennel Inc (25 adult dogs, 4 puppies). Booneville, Arkansas- At the time of their April 4, 2023, USDA routine inspection, Cedar Ridge Kennel received 2 non-critical violations pertaining to sheltered housing facilities and veterinary care for dogs. Cedar Ridge Kennel 4.4.23
Misty Means (22 adult dogs, 10 puppies). Ash Flat, Arkansas- At the time of their June 14, 2023, USDA routine inspection, Means received 1 direct violation pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care, and 2 non-critical violations pertaining to time and method of identification and records. Misty Means 6.14.23
Rex Lovelace, Puppy Palace (15 adult dogs, 9 puppies). Harrison, Arkansas- At the time of their May 2, 2023, USDA routine inspection, Lovelace received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to primary enclosures (3 dogs affected by violation). Rex Lovelace 5.2.23
Florida
Bruno Happy Dogs (14 adult dogs, 17 puppies). Southwest Ranches, Florida- At the time of their May 3, 2023, USDA routine inspection, Bruno Happy Dogs received 2 non-critical violations pertaining to time and method of identification and access and inspection of records and property. Bruno Happy Dogs 5.3.23
Gorilla Backs Kennel LLC (4 adult dogs). Lake Wales, Florida- At the time of their June 27, 2023, USDA new site inspection, Gorilla Backs Kennel received 3 non-critical violations pertaining to time and method of identification, access and inspection of records and property, and primary enclosures. Gorilla Backs Kennel LLC 6.27.23
Oksana Zhuchenko, SL Imports LLC AKA Kittens Up (4 kittens). Hollywood, Florida- At the time of their June 12, 2023, USDA routine inspection, SL Imports received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to contingency planning. SL Imports LLC 6.12.23
Illinois
Raymond Hostetler, Timber Acres (39 adult dogs, 23 puppies). Tuscola, Illinois- At the time of their June 13, 2023, USDA routine inspection, Hostetler received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care (10 dogs affected by violation). This facility also had violations in 2022. We have records of this facility selling to a pet store in Connecticut. Raymond Hostetler 6.13.23
Indiana
Michael L. Weaver (61 adult dogs, 41 puppies). Goshen, Indiana- At the time of their May 31, 2023, USDA re-license inspection, Weaver received 7 non-critical violations pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care, time and method of identification, records, primary enclosures, exercise for dogs, and veterinary care for dogs. Michael L. Weaver 5.31.23
Iowa
Annette Moeller (53 adult dogs, 155 puppies). West Point, Iowa- At the time of their May 10, 2023, USDA routine inspection, Moeller received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to primary enclosures. We have records of this facility selling to puppy selling pet stores in at least 3 states. Annette Moeller 5.10.23
Bethany Korver, Linda Korver, & Stanley Korver (27 adult dogs, 6 puppies). Orange City, Iowa- The Korvers also received 10 non-critical violations in Quarter 1 of 2023. At the time of their May 5, 2023, USDA routine inspection, the Korvers received 12 non-critical violations pertaining to time and method of identification, records, housing facilities, primary enclosures, veterinary care for dogs, and cleaning, sanitization, housekeeping, and pest control. We have records of this facility selling to a pet store in Nebraska. Bethany Korver, Linda Korver, Stanley Korver 5.5.23
David Grove, Glenda Grove, Eric Grove, & Adam Grove, Iowa Fox Creek Kennels (32 adult dogs, 11 puppies). Unionville, Iowa- At the time of their May 16, 2023, USDA routine inspection, the Groves received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to feeding. This facility had violations in 2022 and 2021. David Grove, Glenda Grove, Eric Grove, & Adam Grove 5.16.23
David Horning (111 adult dogs, 10 puppies). Ionia, Iowa- Horning received an Official USDA Warning stemming from violations they received on February 28, 2023, and has since canceled their license. We have records of this facility selling to pet stores in at least 2 states. USDA Warning David Horning
Erwin Yoder, Yoder Kennel (33 adult dogs, 16 puppies). Bloomfield, Iowa- At the time of their May 31, 2023, USDA routine inspection, Yoder received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to veterinary care for dogs. We have records of this facility selling to pet stores in at least 8 states. Erwin Yoder 5.31.23
Freeman Helmuth, Sunrise Kennels LLC (57 adult dogs, 33 puppies). Corydon, Iowa- At the time of their April 24, 2023, USDA routine inspection, Sunrise Kennels received 4 non-critical violations pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care, records, compatible grouping, and veterinary care for dogs. Sunrise Kennels LLC 4.24.23
Heath Meyers, Century Farm Puppies (225 adult dogs, 128 puppies). Grundy Center, Iowa- Meyers received an Official USDA Warning stemming from violations they received on March 1, 2023. USDA Warning Heath Meyers
Henry Byler (49 adult dogs, 4 puppies). Seymour, Iowa- Byler also received a violation in Quarter 1 of 2023 for an attempted inspection. At the time of their April 17, 2023, USDA routine inspection, Byler received 4 non-critical violations pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care, housing facilities, and veterinary care for dogs. We have records of this facility selling to pet stores in at least 7 states. Henry Byler 4.17.23
Kyle Holtkamp (61 adult dogs, 29 puppies). Donnellson, Iowa- Holtkamp also received violations in Quarter 1 of 2023. On June 13, 2023, Holtkamp received 1 non-critical violation for an attempted inspection. On June 27, 2023, Holtkamp received 3 non-critical violations pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care, records, and veterinary care for dogs. We have records of this facility selling to pet stores in at least 3 states. Kyle Holtkamp 6.27.23
Larry Albrecht, Coldwater Kennel (165 adult dogs, 81 puppies). Greene, Iowa- At the time of their June 28, 2023, USDA routine inspection, Albrecht received 3 non-critical violations pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care, records, and veterinary care for dogs. We have records of this facility selling to pet stores in at least 4 states. Larry Albrecht 6.28.23
Linda Mulder, Limi Je M Kennel (29 adult dogs, 13 puppies). Boyeden, Iowa- At the time of their May 3, 2023, USDA routine inspection, Mulder received 3 non-critical violations pertaining to veterinary care for dogs and cleaning, sanitization, housekeeping, and pest control. This facility had not been inspected since 2021. We have records of this facility selling to pet stores in at least 2 states. Linda Mulder 5.3.23
Nancy Carlson & Thomas Carlson, New Designs Kennel (61 adult dogs, 15 puppies). Rockwell City, Iowa- At the time of their June 15, 2023, USDA routine inspection, the Carlsons received 2 non-critical violations pertaining to primary enclosures and veterinary care for dogs. We have records of this facility selling to pet stores in at least 3 states. Nancy Carlson & Thomas Carlson 6.15.23
Nathan L. Miller (12 adult dogs, 1 puppy). Kalona, Iowa- At the time of their June 29, 2023, USDA routine inspection, Miller received 4 non-critical violations pertaining to outdoor housing facilities and veterinary care for dogs. Nathan L. Miller 6.29.23
Norman Hershberger & Steve Kaffman (23 adult dogs, 17 puppies). Hazleton, Iowa- At the time of their April 13, 2023, USDA routine inspection, Hershberger and Kaffman received 2 non-critical violations pertaining to veterinary care for dogs. Norman Hershberger & Steve Kaffman 4.13.23
Steve Kruse, Stonehenge Kennel (435 adult dogs). West Point, Iowa- Kruse also received violations in Quarter 1 of 2023 and in 2022. At the time of their April 19, 2023, USDA routine inspection, Kruse received 1 direct violation pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care (15 dogs affected by violation), and 1 non-critical violation pertaining to cleaning, sanitization, housekeeping, and pest control. Has a long history of violations. On May 9, 2023, Kruse received 1 repeat direct violation pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care (4 dogs affected by violation), and 1 non-critical violation pertaining to primary enclosures. Steve Kruse 4.19.23 Steve Kruse 5.9.23
Thomas Yoder & Willie Yoder (21 adult dogs, 16 puppies). Keosauqua, Iowa- At the time of their April 25, 2023, USDA re-license inspection, Yoder received 3 non-critical violations pertaining to housing facilities and primary enclosures. We have records of this facility selling to a pet store in Washington. Thomas Yoder & Willie Yoder 4.25.23
Toni Robbins, Taga Aussies (51 adult dogs, 25 puppies). Coon Rapids, Iowa- At the time of their April 13, 2023, USDA routine inspection, Robbins received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to watering (17 adult dogs and 13 puppies affected by violation). Toni Robbins 4.13.23
Kansas
Colleen Kincaid, Kincaid’s K9s (60 adult dogs, 21 puppies). Chanute, Kansas- At the time of their June 1, 2023, USDA routine inspection, Kincaid received 3 non-critical violations pertaining to housing facilities and veterinary care for dogs. Kincaid has since canceled her license (48-A-2169). We have records of this facility selling to pet stores in Nevada. Colleen Kincaid 6.1.23
Linda Kent (47 adult dogs, 25 puppies). Elgin, Kansas- At the time of their April 5, 2023, USDA routine inspection, Kent received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to records. Linda Kent 4.5.23
Mary Moore, D&M Kennel (228 adult dogs, 55 puppies). Uniontown, Kansas- Moore also received violations in Quarter 1 of 2023 and in 2022. During a USDA-focused inspection on May 2, 2023, Moore received 13 non-critical violations pertaining to time and method of identification, records, housing facilities, sheltered housing facilities, primary enclosures, feeding, cleaning, sanitization, housekeeping, and pest control, employees, and veterinary care for dogs. During a routine inspection performed on May 2, 2023, Moore received 1 direct violation pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care (14 dogs and 3 puppies affected by violation). During another focused inspection on May 3, 2023, Moore received 1 repeat direct violation pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care (18 dogs affected by violation). On her May 4, 2023, focused inspection, Moore received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care (1 dog affected by violation). On May 30, 2023, Moore received 14 non-critical violations most of which were repeat violations from previous inspections, and 2 direct violations pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care (a repeat violation) and sheltered housing facilities. On May 31, 2023, Moore received 1 repeat direct violation pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care. On June 22, 2023, Moore received 2 repeat non-critical violations pertaining to time and method of identification and records. Moore received a 21-Day suspension for violations received between May 25, 2022, and May 31, 2023. We have records of this facility selling to a pet store in Massachusetts and to the broker JAKS. Mary Moore 5.2.23 (1); Mary Moore 5.2.23; Mary Moore 5.3.23 ; Mary Moore 5.4.23 ; Mary Moore 5.30.23 (1) ; Mary Moore 5.30.23 ; Mary Moore 5.31.23 ; Mary Moore 6.22.23 ; 21 Day Suspension Mary Moore 6.5.2023
Raymond Aurand & Marlene Aurand, Aurand’s Kennel (20 adult dogs, 13 puppies, 8 cats, 10 kittens). Salina, Kansas- At the time of their April 25, 2023, USDA routine inspection, Aurand received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to records (13 puppies and 10 kittens affected by violation). We have records of this facility selling to a pet store in Connecticut. Raymond Aurand & Marlene Aurand 4.25.23
Minnesota
Ada Yoder (45 adult dogs, 59 puppies). Utica, Minnesota- At the time of their April 12, 2023, USDA routine inspection, Yoder received 1 direct violation pertaining to sheltered housing facilities and 1 non-critical violation pertaining to veterinary care for dogs. Has not been inspected since 2021. Yoder received an Official USDA Warning stemming from violations they received on April 12, 2023. We have records of this facility selling to pet stores in at least 3 states. Ada Yoder 4.12.23 ; USDA Warning Ada Yoder
Menno Yoder, Sunny Acres Kennel (41 adult dogs, 34 puppies). Saint Charles, Minnesota- At the time of their April 6, 2023, USDA routine inspection, Yoder received 3 non-critical violations pertaining to primary enclosures and veterinary care for dogs. We have records of this facility selling to pet stores in at least 4 states. Menno Yoder 4.6.23
Rebecca Stille & Tim Stille, Arias Friends (39 adult dogs, 9 puppies). Faribault, Minnesota- The Stilles also received violations in Quarter 1 of 2023. At the time of their June 14, 2023, USDA re-license inspection, the Stilles received 2 non-critical violations pertaining to veterinary care for dogs. Rebecca Stille & Tim Stille 6.14.23
Missouri
Anthony Denney (4 adult dogs, 1 puppy). Spickard, Missouri- At the time of their June 12, 2023, USDA routine inspection, Denney received 2 non-critical violations pertaining to housing facilities. Anthony Denney 6.12.23
Beverly Hargis, Hargis’ Sunshine Kennels (33 adult dogs, 21 puppies). Hallsville, Missouri- At the time of their June 30, 2023, USDA re-license inspection, Hargis received 4 non-critical violations pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care, sheltered housing facilities, primary enclosures, and veterinary care for dogs. This facility also had violations in 2022. Beverly Hargis 6.30.23
Charles McGinnis & Debbi McGinnis, Monarchs Kennel (30 adult dogs, 9 puppies). Bolivar, Missouri- McGinnis also received violations in Quarter 1 of 2023. At the time of their April 11, 2023, USDA routine inspection, McGinnis received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to outdoor housing facilities (7 dogs affected by violation). Charles McGinnis & Debbi McGinnis 4.11.23
Cody Zimmerman (52 adult dogs, 13 puppies). Seymour, Missouri- Zimmerman received an Official USDA Warning stemming from violations they received on March 17, 2023. USDA Warning Cody Zimmerman
David Calhoun (12 adult cats). Macomb, Missouri- At the time of their June 15, 2023, USDA routine inspection, Calhoun received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care. David Calhoun 6.15.23
Debra Hopkins & Rex Hopkins, Colbyco Pomeranians (17 adult dogs, 2 puppies). Poplar Bluff, Missouri- At the time of their April 25, 2023, USDA routine inspection, Hopkins received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to veterinary care for dogs (17 adult dogs affected by violation). This facility had not been inspected since 2021. We have records of this facility selling to pet stores in at least 2 states. Debra Hopkins & Rex Hopkins 4.25.23
Jalisha McIntire, Emily’s Morkies (21 adult dogs). Ellington, Missouri- At the time of their June 13, 2023, USDA routine inspection at site 2, McIntire received 2 non-critical violations pertaining to time and method of identification and records. Jalisha McIntire 6.13.23
Janice Eminger, C&J’s Happy Tails. Joplin, Missouri- For her violations of the AWA, Erminger has had her USDA license revoked. Decision and Order of License Revocation Janice Eminger
Joseph Hostetler, Hostetler’s Kennel (24 adult dogs, 11 puppies). Jamesport, Missouri- On May 11, 2023, Hostetler received 1 non-critical violation for an attempted inspection. He has since canceled his current USDA license (43-A-6744). We have records of this facility selling to Connecticut puppy selling pet stores and to the brokers JAKS and Southpaw. Joseph Hostetler 5.11.23
Joyce Walters, Select Pets (22 adult dogs, 13 puppies). Anderson, Missouri- On April 24, 2023, Walters received 1 repeat non-critical violation for an attempted inspection. Walters also received violations on February 9, 2023, and March 22, 2023, for attempted inspections. She was not inspected until June 8, 2023, when she did not receive any further violations. We have records of this facility selling to pet stores in New Jersey. Joyce Walters 4.24.23
Kristina Jordan, Jordan Family Treasures (9 adult puppies, 8 puppies). Garden City, Missouri- At the time of their May 25, 2023, USDA routine inspection, Jordan received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to veterinary care for dogs. This facility has 3 previously canceled licenses. Kristina Jordan 5.25.23
Lamar Z. Martin, Howling Pines Kennel (30 adult dogs, 12 puppies). El Dorado Springs, Missouri- At the time of their May 24, 2023, USDA routine inspection, Martin received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to housing facilities. We have records of this facility selling to pet stores in Connecticut and to the broker Pinnacle Pet. Lamar Z. Martin 5.24.23
Levi J. Petersheim & Samuel Petersheim (54 adults, 56 puppies). Madison, Missouri- At the time of their April 21, 2023, USDA routine inspection, Petersheim received 2 non-critical violations pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care and housing facilities ( 24 dogs affected by violation). We have records of this facility selling to pet stores in at least 2 states. Levi J. Petersheim & Samuel Petersheim 4.21.23
Melvin E. Yoder (16 adult dogs, 11 puppies). Alexandria, Missouri- At the time of their May 17, 2023, USDA routine inspection, Yoder received 2 non-critical violations pertaining to time and method of identification and housing facilities. Melvin E. Yoder 5.17.23
Randy Swartzentruber (65 adult dogs, 43 puppies). Halfway, Missouri- Swartzentruber received an Official USDA Warning stemming from violations received on March 6, 2023. USDA Warning Randy Swartzentruber
Teresa Rauch, Ratepa Kennels (74 adult dogs, 78 puppies). Bolivar, Missouri- Rauch also received violations in Quarter 1 of 2023. At the time of their June 16, 2023, USDA routine inspection, Rauch received 1 repeat non-critical violation pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care. We have records of this facility selling to pet stores in Connecticut and to the broker Pinnacle Pet. Teresa Rauch 6.16.23
Travis L. Smith (34 adult dogs, 11 puppies). West Plains, Missouri- At the time of their June 30, 2023, USDA routine inspection, Smith received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to outdoor housing facilities. Travis L. Smith 6.30.23
Nebraska
Heath Francke & Serenity Francke, Sand Creek Kennels and Sporting Dogs (69 adult dogs, 59 puppies). Newport, Nebraska- At the time of their April 6, 2023, USDA re-license inspection, Francke received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to housing facilities. This facility had not been inspected since 2021. We have records of this facility selling to pet stores in at least 5 states. Heath Francke & Serenity Francke 4.6.23
Peggy Shaw (96 adult dogs, 74 puppies). Wilber, Nebraska- At the time of their June 16, 2023, USDA routine inspection, Shaw received 2 direct violations pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care and primary enclosures. Shaw also received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to primary enclosures. Peggy Shaw 6.16.23
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New Mexico
Cinda Moe (6 puppies). Roswell, New Mexico- At the time of their May 10, 2023, USDA routine inspection, Moe received 3 non-critical violations pertaining to records, contingency planning, and primary enclosures. Cinda Moe 5.10.23
New York
Elmer Stoltzfoos & Lena Mae Stoltzfoos, Puppy Love Kennel LLC (53 adult dogs, 57 puppies). Fort Plain, New York- At the time of their May 22, 2023, USDA routine inspection, Puppy Love Kennel received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to housing facilities. Puppy Love Kennel LLC 5.22.23
Jonas Burkholder (26 adult dogs, 20 puppies). Rushville, New York- At the time of their May 5, 2023, USDA re-license inspection, Burkholder received 2 non-critical violations pertaining to housing facilities. Jonas Burkholder 5.5.23
Marshall Farms Group LTD (14060 adult dogs, 7586 puppies, 560 adult cats, 257 kittens). North Rose, New York- At the time of their May 15, 2023, USDA routine inspection, Marshall Farms Group received 1 critical violation pertaining to primary enclosures (1 deceased kitten affected by violation) and 1 non-critical violation pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care. Has a long history of violations. On June 12, 2023, Marshall Farms Group LTD received 2 non-critical violations pertaining to housing facilities and employees. Marshall Farms Group received an Official USDA Warning stemming from violations received on May 15, 2023. This facility breeds for research facilities. Marshall Farms Group LTD 5.15.23 ; Marshall Farms Group LTD 6.12.23 ; USDA Warning Marshall Farms Group
Tiny Cuties JJP LLC (12 adult dogs). Long Island, New York- At the time of their May 25, 2023, USDA routine inspection, Tiny Cuties received 3 non-critical violations pertaining to records, housing facilities, and primary enclosures. Tiny Cuties JJP LLC 5.25.23
North Carolina
Lois Baker (47 adult dogs, 12 puppies). Andrews, North Carolina- At the time of their May 17, 2023, USDA routine inspection, Baker received 4 non-critical violations pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care, housing facilities, and sheltered housing facilities. This facility has a history of violations. Lois Baker 5.17.23
Ohio
Aaron Beachy, Hickory Lane Puppies (35 adult dogs, 13 puppies). Baltic, Ohio- At the time of their April 3, 2023, USDA routine inspection, Beachy received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to housing facilities. We have records of this facility selling to pet stores in Connecticut. Aaron Beachy 4.3.23
Aden D. Schlabach, Hillside Acres (31 adult dogs, 32 puppies). Fredericksburg, Ohio- At the time of their June 28, 2023, USDA re-license inspection, Schlabach received 2 non-critical violations pertaining to housing facilities and watering. This facility had not been inspected since 2021. Aden D. Schlabach 6.28.23
Andy Nisley, AD Mini Paws (64 adult dogs, 102 puppies). Baltic, Ohio- At the time of their April 21, 2023, USDA routine inspection, Nisley received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to veterinary care for dogs (64 dogs affected by violation). Andy Nisley 4.21.23
Andy Nisley, Nunda Valley Kennels (46 adult dogs, 27 puppies). Howard, Ohio- At the time of their May 9, 2023, USDA routine inspection, Nisley received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care. This facility also had violations in 2022. Andy Nisley (M) 5.9.23
Andy Yoder (M), A & E Kennel (33 adult dogs, 8 puppies). Sugarcreek, Ohio- At the time of their April 6, 2023, USDA routine inspection, Yoder received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to veterinary care for dogs. Andy Yoder 4.6.23
Atlee Barkman, Barkman’s Country Kennel (68 adult dogs, 36 puppies). Baltic, Ohio- At the time of their May 3, 2023, USDA routine inspection, Markman received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to records (17 adult dogs affected by violation). This facility also had violations in 2022. Atlee Barkman 5.3.23
Cozy Cove Puppies (30 adult dogs, 22 puppies). Millersburg, Ohio- At the time of their April 19, 2023, USDA re-license inspection, Cozy Cove Puppies received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to veterinary care for dogs. This facility had not been inspected since 2020. Cozy Cove Puppies 4.19.23
David Weaver (39 adult dogs, 46 puppies). Millersburg, Ohio- At the time of their April 5, 2023, USDA re-license inspection, Weaver received 1 direct violation pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care (4 dogs affected by violation). Weaver also received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to housing facilities. This facility had not been inspected since 2021. Weaver also received 1 non-critical violation on May 23, 2023, and 1 non-critical violation on June 8, 2023, for attempted inspections. Weaver received an Official USDA Warning stemming from violations received on April 5, 2023. David Weaver 4.5.23 ; David Weaver 5.23.23; David Weaver 6.8.23 ; USDA Warning David Weaver
David R. Yoder, Waterfall Puppies (169 adult dogs, 135 puppies). Dundee, Ohio- Waterfall Puppies also received violations in Quarter 1 of 2023. At the time of their April 20, 2023, USDA routine inspection, Waterfall Puppies received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to veterinary care for dogs. We have records of this facility selling to pet stores in Connecticut. Waterfall Puppies 4.20.23
Eli Barkman, Stony Acres Kennel (10 adult dogs, 3 puppies). Baltic, Ohio- At the time of their April 18, 2023, USDA routine inspection, Barkman received 3 non-critical violations pertaining to records and veterinary care for dogs. This facility had not been inspected since 2020. Eli Barkman 4.18.23
Eli B. Miller, Homestead Puppies LLC (43 adult dogs, 27 puppies). Fresno, Ohio- At the time of their April 20, 2023, USDA routine inspection, Homestead Puppies received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to veterinary care for dogs. We have records of this facility selling to pet stores in Virginia. Homestead Puppies LLC 4.20.23
Eli D. Hostetler (39 adult dogs, 42 puppies). Holmesville, Ohio- At the time of their May 8, 2023, USDA routine inspection, Hostetler received 4 non-critical violations pertaining to housing facilities, outdoor housing facilities, and veterinary care for dogs. This facility had not been inspected since 2021. Eli D. Hostetler 5.8.23
Enos Shetler (36 adult dogs, 46 puppies). Fredericktown, Ohio- On May 1, 2023, during a USDA routine inspection, Shetler received 1 critical violation pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care that involved the death of 4 puppies. Shetler also received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to veterinary care for dogs during this inspection. Shetler received an Official USDA Warning stemming from violations received on May 1, 2023. Shetler has since canceled his license (31-A-0867). We have records of this facility selling to pet stores in Connecticut and to the broker Preferred Canines. Enos Shetler 5.1.23 USDA Warning Enos Shetler
Freeman Beechy (25 adult dogs, 21 puppies). Hillsboro, Ohio- On April 25, 2023, Beechy received 2 non-critical violations for an attempted inspection and for moving locations without telling APHIS. Freeman Beechy 4.25.23
Jacob J. Miller (7 adult cats). Fredericksburg, Ohio- At the time of their June 15, 2023, USDA re-license inspection, Miller received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to veterinary care for dogs. Jacob J. Miller 6.15.23
Jacob Yoder, Hidden Valley Kennel (37 adult dogs, 56 puppies). Fresno, Ohio- At the time of their April 5, 2023, USDA routine inspection, Yoder received 1 critical violation pertaining to access and inspection of records of property. Yoder refused to allow inspection. Prior to this attempted inspection, Yoder had not been inspected since 2021. Jacob Yoder 4.5.23
Johnny Hostetler (21 adult dogs, 18 puppies). Howard, Ohio- At the time of their April 24, 2023, USDA attempted inspection, Hostetler received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to access and inspection of records and property. During their May 3, 2023, USDA routine inspection, Hostetler received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to housing facilities. Johnny Hostetler 4.24.23 Johnny Hostetler 5.3.23
John W. Schwartz. De Graff, Ohio- Schwartz received 2 non-critical violations on April 25, 2023, and May 24, 2023, for attempted inspections. He has since canceled his license (31-A-0879). John W. Schwartz 4.25.23 John W. Schwartz 5.24.23
Maple Springs Kennel (69 adult dogs, 99 puppies). Johnstown, Ohio- At the time of their May 10, 2023, USDA routine inspection, Maple Springs Kennel received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to veterinary care for dogs (69 adult dogs affected by violation). Maple Springs Kennel 5.10.23
Marvin A. Yoder (13 adult dogs, 14 puppies). Baltic, Ohio- At the time of their April 10, 2023, USDA routine inspection, Yoder received 1 critical violation pertaining to primary enclosures. Yoder received an Official USDA Warning stemming from violations received on April 10, 2023. Marvin A. Yoder 4.10.23 USDA Warning Marvin A. Yoder
Marvin H. Yoder, Willow Lot Kennels (22 adult dogs, 3 puppies). Millersburg, Ohio- Yoder also received violations in Quarter 1 of 2023. At the time of their May 15, 2023, USDA routine inspection, Yoder received 2 non-critical violations pertaining to feeding and cleaning, sanitization, housekeeping, and pest control. This facility also had violations in 2022 and 2020. Marvin Yoder (H) 5.15.23
Marvin J. Miller & Emma Hostetler, Country Side Kennels. New Concord, Ohio- On April 27, 2023, Miller and Hostetler received 1 non-critical violation for an attempted inspection. They have not been inspected since 2020. Marvin J. Miller & Emma Hostetler 4.27.23
Mervin Hershberger (75 adult dogs, 38 puppies). Baltic, Ohio- At the time of their April 4, 2023, USDA routine inspection, Hershberger received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to housing facilities. We have records of this facility selling to pet stores in Connecticut and to the broker Preferred Canines. Mervin Hershberger 4.4.23
Mervin Raber (34 adult dogs, 7 puppies). Millersburg, Ohio- At the time of their May 6, 2023, USDA re-license inspection, Raber received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to veterinary care for dogs. This facility had not been inspected since 2021. Mervin Raber 5.6.23
Mose Miller, Maple View Miller AKA Maple View Kennel (26 adult dogs and 35 puppies). Baltic, Ohio- At the time of their April 25, 2023, USDA routine inspection, Miller received 4 non-critical violations pertaining to contingency planning, housing facilities, veterinary care for dogs, and cleaning, sanitization, housekeeping, and pest control. On May 2, 2023, during another routine inspection, Miller received 1 direct violation pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care (2 dogs affected by violation) and 1 non-critical violation pertaining to veterinary care for dogs. On May 16, 2023, Miller received 1 non-critical violation for an attempted inspection. Miller received an Official USDA Warning stemming from violations received on May 2, 2023. Mose Miller 4.25.23 ; Mose Miller 5.2.23 ; Mose Miller 5.16.23 ; USDA Warning Mose Miller
Mount Hope Auction Inc. Mt Hope, Ohio- Mount Hope Auction also received violations in Quarter 1 of 2023. At the time of their April 20, 2023, USDA-focused inspection, Mount Hope Auction received 1 repeat critical violation pertaining to procurement of dogs, cats, and other animals, and 1 non-critical violation pertaining to records. This facility also had violations in 2022. Mount Hope Auction Inc 4.20.23
Myron Yoder. Baltic, Ohio- At the time of their April 5, 2023, USDA routine inspection, Yoder received 1 critical violation pertaining to access and inspection of records and property when he refused to allow inspection. At the time of their April 24, 2023, USDA routine inspection, Yoder also received 1 direct violation pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care (2 dogs affected by violation), and 6 non-critical violations pertaining to housing facilities, cleaning, sanitization, housekeeping, and pest control, primary enclosures, and veterinary care for dogs. This facility had not been inspected since 2021. On May 2, 2023, Yoder received 1 non-critical violation for an attempted inspection. On May 25, 2023, Yoder received 2 non-critical violations pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care, and contingency planning. Myron Yoder 4.5.23 ; Myron Yoder 4.24.23 ; Myron Yoder 5.2.23 ; Myron Yoder 5.25.23
Puppy Blvd (23 adult dogs, 8 puppies). Dundee, Ohio- At the time of their April 20, 2023, USDA routine inspection, Puppy Blvd received 6 non-critical violations pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care, contingency planning, housing facilities, and veterinary care for dogs. On June 5, 2023, Puppy Blvd received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to records. This facility had violations in 2022. Puppy Blvd 4.20.23 Puppy Blvd 6.5.23
Q Test LTD (8 adult dogs). Columbus, Ohio- At the time of their May 10, 2023, USDA routine inspection, Q Test LTD received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to records. Q Test LTD 5.10.23
Reuben Hostetler (33 adult dogs, 18 puppies). Howard, Ohio- At the time of their April 3, 2023, USDA routine inspection, Hostetler received 3 non-critical violations pertaining to housing facilities and veterinary care for dogs. Reuben Hostetler 4.3.23
Reuben M. Schlabach, Sharp Run Kennel AKA A 1 Bundle of Joy (55 adult dogs, 48 puppies). Millersburg, Ohio- At the time of their May 1, 2023, USDA routine inspection, Schlabach received 3 non-critical violations pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care, veterinary care for dogs, and cleaning, sanitization, housekeeping, and pest control. This facility had not been inspected since 2021 when he also received 3 non-critical violations. We have records of this facility selling to pet stores in Virginia. Reuben Schlabach 5.1.23
Reuben Troyer (30 adult dogs, 14 puppies). Baltic, Ohio- At the time of their May 8, 2023, USDA routine inspection, Troyer received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to veterinary care for dogs. Reuben Troyer 5.8.23
Sunrise Pups LLC (67 puppies). Ostrander, Ohio- Sunrise Pups also received violations in Quarter 1 of 2023. At the time of their April 18, 2023, USDA re-license inspection, Sunrise Pups received 3 non-critical violations pertaining to contingency planning, primary enclosures, and exercise for dogs. Sunrise Pups LLC 4.18.23
Sycamore Rise Puppies (31 adult dogs, 8 puppies). Sugarcreek, Ohio- At the time of their May 11, 2023, Sycamore Rise Puppies received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to housing facilities. This facility had not been inspected since 2021. We have records of this facility selling to pet stores in Connecticut and to the broker Nichols Pups. Sycamore Rise Puppies 5.11.23
Sylvia Yoder (7 adult dogs, 13 puppies). Somerset, Ohio- At the time of their April 24, 2023, USDA routine inspection, Yoder received 7 non-critical violations pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care, records, housing facilities, primary enclosures, and veterinary care for dogs. Recently licensed in 2022. On May 9, 2023, during a routine inspection, Yoder received 1 direct violation pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care. Yoder received an Official USDA Warning stemming from violations received on May 9, 2023. Sylvia Yoder 4.24.23 ; Sylvia Yoder 5.9.23 ; USDA Warning Sylvia Yoder
Vernon E. Yoder (116 adult dogs, 63 puppies). Millersburg, Ohio- At the time of their May 25, 2023, USDA routine inspection, Yoder received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to veterinary care for dogs (42 dogs affected by violation). Vernon Yoder 5.25.23
Wayne Burkholder (29 adult dogs, 7 puppies). Baltic, Ohio- At the time of their May 5, 2023, USDA routine inspection, Burkholder received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to veterinary care for dogs. This facility had not been inspected since 2021. Wayne Burkholder 5.5.23
Oklahoma
Angela Weaver. Howe, Oklahoma- On May 10, 2023, Weaver received 1 non-critical violation for an attempted inspection. She has received 3 other non-critical violations for 3 other attempted inspections in 2023, and 1 more in December of 2022. Angela Weaver 5.10.23
John Gregory McKee, Heartland Puppies. Cordell, Oklahoma- On May 12, 2023, and June 5, 2023, McKee received 2 total non-critical violations for attempted inspections. John Gregory McKee 5.12.23 John Gregory McKee 6.5.23
Jose Rojas, Sugar Bulldogs LLC (27 adult dogs, 6 puppies). Collinsville, Oklahoma- At the time of their April 6, 2023, USDA routine inspection, Sugar Bulldogs received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to primary enclosures. We have records of this facility selling to pet stores in Arizona. Sugar Bulldogs LLC 4.6.23
Laura Williams. Howe, Oklahoma- On May 10, 2023, Williams received 1 non-critical violation for an attempted inspection. This facility had not been inspected since 2021. Laura Williams 5.10.23
Martin Blum & Cory Blum (21 adult dogs, 14 puppies). Copan, Oklahoma- At the time of their June 7, 2023, USDA routine inspection, the Blums received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to housing facilities. Martin Blum & Cory Blum 6.7.23
Pennsylvania
Benjamin Stoltzfus, Breezy Hollow Acres (52 adult dogs, 55 puppies). Orrstown, Pennsylvania- At the time of their May 22, 2023, USDA routine inspection, Stoltzfus received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to primary enclosures. Benjamin Stoltzfus 5.22.23
Berry Patch Puppies LLC (18 adult dogs, 31 puppies). Honey Brook, Pennsylvania- At the time of their June 8, 2023, USDA routine inspection, Berry Patch Puppies received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to records. Berry Patch Puppies LLC 6.8.23
Crist Lapp, Meadow View Kennel (79 adult dogs, 11 puppies). Ronks, Pennsylvania- Lapp received 1 non-critical violation on April 13, 2023, for an attempted inspection. At the time of their May 18, 2023, USDA routine inspection, Lapp received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to contingency planning. Crist Lapp 4.13.23 Crist Lapp 5.18.23
Dan Lapp, Laurel Ridge Kennel (20 adult dogs, 11 puppies, this facility also has 1869 guinea pigs). Montgomery, Pennsylvania- At the time of their April 6, 2023, USDA routine inspection, Lapp received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to records. This facility had a violation in 2022. Dan Lapp 4.6.23
Elmer Z. Zook, Elmer Zook Kennel (63 adult dogs, 58 puppies). Ephrata, Pennsylvania- At the time of their May 15, 2023, USDA routine inspection, Zook received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to watering. Elmer Z. Zook 5.15.23
Hope Wadel, Hopefull Kennels (111 adult dogs, 74 puppies). Doylesburg, Pennsylvania- At the time of their May 2, 2023, USDA routine inspection, Hopefull Kennels received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to primary enclosures. Hopefull Kennels 5.2.23
Texas
Kristin White, Duane White, & Lena White, B.E.W Yorkies (62 adult dogs, 32 puppies). Clarksville, Texas- At the time of their May 3, 2023, USDA routine inspection, White received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to veterinary care for dogs. The last verified veterinarian visit was on 1-16-2021. Kristin White, Duane White, & Lena White 5.3.23
Patricia Bingham (11 adult cats, 16 kittens, 22 leopard cats). Alvin, Texas- Bingham also received violations in Quarter 1 of 2023 which included 5 direct and 17 non-critical violations. At the time of their June 9, 2023, USDA routine inspection, Bingham received 2 repeat critical violations pertaining to requirements and application, and attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care (2 deceased and 2 ill leopard cubs affected by violation). Bingham also received 1 repeat direct violation on June 9, 2023, pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care. On June 12, 2023, Bingham received 1 repeat direct violation pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care, and 4 non-critical violations pertaining to records, primary enclosures, and cleaning, sanitization, housekeeping, and pest control. This facility also had violations in 2022 and our organization publicly called for the local sheriff to investigate this facility for animal neglect. Patricia Bingham 6.9.23 (1) ; Patricia Bingham 6.9.23 ; Patricia Bingham 6.12.23 (1) ; Patricia Bingham 6.12.23
Pet City Houston Inc (78 puppies). Houston, Texas- At the time of their April 17, 2023, USDA routine inspection, Pet City Houston received 2 non-critical violations pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care and primary enclosures (3 puppies affected by violation). To view the facilities Pet City buys from, click here. Pet City Houston Inc 4.17.23
Virginia
Elena Mikirtichev & Andrey Mikirtichev (8 adult dogs, 72 cats, 23 kittens). North Chesterfield, Virginia- The Mikirtichevs also received violations in Quarter 1 of 2023. At the time of their April 3, 2023, USDA routine inspection, the Mikirtichevs received 1 critical violation pertaining to primary enclosures, 1 direct violation pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care, and 12 non-critical violations pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care, housing facilities, sheltered housing facilities, outdoor housing facilities, primary enclosures, cleaning, sanitization, housekeeping, and pest control, employees, and veterinary care for dogs. On April 19, 2023, the Mikirtichevs received 1 repeat direct violation pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care, and 2 repeat non-critical violations pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care and primary enclosures. Elena Mikirtichev & Andrey Mikirtichev 4.3.23 Elena Mikirtichev & Andrey Mikirtichev 4.19.23
Samuel J. King (21 adult dogs, 26 puppies). Farmville, Virginia- King also received a violation in Quarter 1 of 2023. On April 24, 2023, King received another non-critical violation for an attempted inspection. At the time of their May 17, 2023, USDA routine inspection, King received 2 non-critical violations pertaining to time and method of identification and contingency planning. Samuel J. King 4.24.23 Samuel J. King 5.17.23
Wisconsin
Amos Allgyer, Pawfect Puppies (22 adult puppies, 15 puppies). Platteville, Wisconsin- At the time of their May 16, 2023, USDA routine inspection, Allgyer received 1 direct violation pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care (7 dogs affected by violation) and 3 non-critical violations pertaining to form of official tag, records, veterinary care for dogs. Allgyer received an Official USDA Warning stemming from violations received on May 16, 2023. We have records of this facility selling to pet stores in at least 7 states. This facility also had violations in 2022. Amos Allgyer 5.16.23 USDA Warning Amos Allgyer
Atlee Miller (21 adult dogs, 28 puppies). Hillsboro, Wisconsin- At the time of their June 12, 2023, USDA routine inspection, Miller received 3 non-critical violations pertaining to records, sheltered housing facilities, and cleaning, sanitization, housekeeping, and pest control. Atlee Miller 6.12.23
Daniel Ray Miller (51 adult dogs, 62 puppies). Hillsboro, Wisconsin- At the time of their May 22, 2023, USDA routine inspection, Miller received 5 non-critical violations pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care, minimum age requirements, primary enclosures, veterinary care for dogs, and cleaning, sanitization, housekeeping, and pest control. This facility had not been inspected since 2021. We have records of this facility selling to pet stores in Nevada and to the broker JAKS. Daniel Ray Miller 5.22.23
Daniel S. Borntrager (25 adult dogs, 18 puppies). Augusta, Wisconsin- At the time of their April 4, 2023, USDA routine inspection, Borntrager received 2 non-critical violations pertaining to primary enclosures and veterinary care for dogs. Daniel S. Borntrager 4.4.23
Ervin Miller, Marcus Miller, & Anna May Miller (46 adult dogs, 8 puppies). Hillsboro, Wisconsin- At the time of their June 5, 2023, USDA routine inspection, the Millers received 5 non-critical violations pertaining to housing facilities, veterinary care for dogs, and cleaning, sanitization, housekeeping, and pest control. Ervin Miller, Marcus Miller, & Anna May Miller 6.5.23
Fannie Troyer (12 adult dogs, 17 puppies). Hillsboro, Wisconsin- At the time of their May 15, 2023, USDA routine inspection, Troyer received 5 non-critical violations pertaining to time and method of identification, housing facilities, and veterinary care for dogs. This facility had not been inspected since 2021. Fannie Troyer 5.15.23
John H. Beiler (31 adult dogs, 14 puppies). Platteville, Wisconsin- At the time of their May 8, 2023, USDA routine inspection, Beiler received 4 non-critical violations pertaining to time and method of identification, records, and housing facilities. This facility had not been inspected since 2021. John H. Beiler 5.8.23
Junior Yutzy (34 adult dogs, 19 puppies). Hillsboro, Wisconsin- Yutzy also received a violation in Quarter 1 of 2023. At the time of their June 14, 2023, USDA routine inspection, Yutzy received 3 non-critical violations pertaining to time and method of identification, records, and cleaning, sanitization, housekeeping, and pest control. Junior Yutzy 6.14.23
Katrina Smith & Wes Smith, Sunset Ridge Puppies (13 adult dogs, 13 puppies). Boyceville, Wisconsin- At the time of their May 8, 2023, USDA routine inspection, the Smiths received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to contingency planning. Katrina Smith & Wes Smith 5.8.23
Levi E. Borntrager, Barbara’s Kennel (19 adult dogs, 13 puppies). Augusta, Wisconsin- At the time of their April 4, 2023, USDA routine inspection, Borntrager received 2 non-critical violations pertaining to housing facilities and cleaning, sanitization, housekeeping, and pest control. Levi E. Borntrager 4.4.23
Martha Schrock & Joseph Schrock (29 adult dogs, 2 puppies). Fairchild, Wisconsin- At the time of their April 5, 2023, USDA routine inspection, Schrock received 5 non-critical violations pertaining to housing facilities, Cleaning, sanitization housekeeping, and pest control, and veterinary care for dogs. We have records of this facility selling to pet stores in at least 2 states. Martha Schrock & Joseph Schrock 4.5.23
Melvin Mishler (18 adult dogs, 32 puppies). Hillsboro, Wisconsin- At the time of their April 25, 2023, USDA routine inspection, Mishler received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to time and method of identification. Melvin Mishler 4.25.23
Nathan Miller (15 adult dogs, 5 puppies). Hillsboro, Wisconsin- At the time of their May 1, 2023, USDA routine inspection, Miller received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to time and method of identification. Nathan Miller 5.1.23
Nathan Otto (15 adult dogs, 7 puppies). Hillsboro, Wisconsin- At the time of their June 9, 2023, USDA routine inspection, Otto received 2 non-critical violations pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care, and veterinary care for dogs. Nathan Otto 6.9.23
Raymond J. Stutzman (15 adult dogs, 3 puppies). Cadott, Wisconsin- At the time of their May 31, 2023, USDA routine inspection at site 2, Stutzman received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care. This facility had not been inspected since 2021. Raymond J. Stutzman 5.31.23
Samuel Beiler (40 adult dogs, 14 puppies). Platteville, Wisconsin- At the time of their June 5, 2023, USDA routine inspection, Beiler received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to primary enclosures. This facility had violations in 2022. We have records of this facility selling to pet stores in at least 3 states. Samuel Beiler 6.5.23
Simeon (Sim) Lapp ( 17 adult dogs, 7 puppies). Darlington, Wisconsin- At the time of their April 20, 2023, USDA routine inspection, Lapp received 1 direct violation pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care (1 deceased puppy and 1 other puppy affected by violation), and 1 non-critical violation pertaining to records. This facility had not been inspected since 2021. Lapp received an Official USDA Warning stemming from violations received on April 20, 2023. We have records of this facility selling to pet stores in at least 3 states. Simeon Lapp 4.20.23 USDA Warning Simeon Lapp
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