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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 1 of 2024.
This time period is from January 1, 2024, to March 31, 2024.
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 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 January 1, 2024, to March 31, 2024.
Arkansas
Elisa Brandvik. Ozark, Arkansas- Brandvik also received violations in 2023 and 2022. At the time of their February 6, 2024, USDA routine inspection, Brandvik received 1 critical violation pertaining to access and inspection of records and property. We have records of this facility selling to the broker Pinnacle Pets. Elisa Brandvik 2.6.2024
Lyndal Swartzentruber (52 dogs, 16 puppies). Pocahontas, Arkansas- Swartzentruber also received violations in Quarter 3 of 2023. At the time of their February 15, 2024, USDA routine inspection, Swartzentruber received 2 non-critical violations pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care and veterinary care for dogs. They have since canceled their license and have not procured another. Lyndal Swartzentruber 2.15.24
Rhonda Baerwald (18 cats). Sulphur Springs, Arkansas- Baerwald also received violations in Quarter 1 of 2023. At the time of their March 7, 2024, USDA routine inspection, Baerwald received 2 non-critical violations pertaining to time and method of identification and records. Rhonda Baerwald 3.7.24
Georgia
Andrea Harding, Breezy Hill Poms (64 dogs, 13 puppies). Greenville, Georgia- Harding also received violations in Quarters 1 and 4 of 2023 for missed inspections. At the time of their January 26, 2024, USDA attempted inspection, Harding received 1 repeat non-critical violation pertaining to access and inspection of records and property. She has since canceled her license and has not obtained a new one. Andrea Harding 1.26.24
Indiana
Joseph Graber & Jonathan Graber, Dusty Road Kennel LLC (132 dogs, 77 puppies). Odon, Indiana- At the time of their January 18, 2024, USDA re-license inspection, Dusty Road Kennel received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care. We have records of this facility selling to pet stores in Arizona, Connecticut, and Florida. Dusty Road Kennel LLC 1.18.2024
Karen Miller, Rowe Eden Kennels AKA Woffer Kennels. Middlebury, Indiana- Miller received a Settlement Agreement to sell, donate, and/or transfer ownership and possession of any dogs on her premises within 12 weeks of receiving the Settlement Agreement. Miller’s license has been revoked. We have records of this facility selling to pet stores in Arizona and Connecticut. Settlement Agreement Karen Miller 3.15.24
Kristine Stutzman & Darin Stutzman (15 dogs, 4 puppies). Shipshewana, Indiana- At the time of their January 11, 2024, USDA routine inspection, the Stutzmans received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to records. This facility had not been inspected since 2021. We have records of this facility selling to a pet store in Arizona. Kristine Stutzman and Darin Stutzman 1.11.2024
Lavon Borkholder (E) (5 dogs, 2 puppies). Goshen, Indiana- At the time of their January 10, 2024, USDA routine inspection, Borkholder received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to cleaning, sanitization, housekeeping, and pest control. This facility had not been inspected since 2021. Lavon Borkholder 1.10.2024
Maple View Pets LLC (14 dogs, 17 puppies). Indianapolis, Indiana- At the time of their February 28, 2024, USDA attempted inspection, Maple View Pets received 2 non-critical violations pertaining to requirements and application and access and inspection of records and property. The inspector noted that the licensee has moved without notifying APHIS. The USDA address for Maple View Pets is a UPS store and is used by multiple facilities in Indiana. Maple View Pets 2.28.24
Myron Hochstetler (J), Thousand Hills Canine (70 dogs, 89 puppies). Shipshewana, Indiana- At the time of their February 21, 2024, USDA routine inspection, Hochstetler received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to feeding. We have records of this facility selling to a pet store in Michigan and to the online broker PuppySpot. Myron Hochstetler 2.21.2024
Raymond Eash (11 dogs, 8 puppies). Wolcottville, Indiana- At the time of their January 11, 2024, USDA routine inspection, Eash received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to veterinary care for dogs. Raymond Eash 1.11.2024
Iowa
Dennis Van Wyk & Donna Van Wyk, Prairie Lane Kennels (30 dogs, 10 puppies). New Sharon, Iowa- The Van Wyks also received violations in Quarters 1 and 4 of 2023. At the time of their January 2, 2024, USDA routine inspection, the Van Wyks received 2 non-critical violations pertaining to housing facilities and sheltered housing facilities. Dennis Van Wyk and Donna Van Wyk 1.2.2024
Ed Van Doorn, Squaw Creek Kennels (86 dogs, 40 puppies). Barnes City, Iowa- Van Doorn also received violations in Quarters 3 and 4 of 2023. Bailing Out Benji filed a formal complaint against Van Doorn with his county sheriff and attorney due to violations he received in Quarter 4 of 2023 that appeared to violate Iowa state code. At the time of his January 25, 2024, USDA routine inspection, Van Doorn received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to sheltered housing facilities. He has since canceled his USDA license with his most recent violations and procured a new license that changed him from a dealer to a breeder. Ed Van Doorn 1.25.2024
Heath Meyers, Century Farm Puppies (130 dogs, 110 puppies). Grundy Center, Iowa- Meyers received violations in every Quarter of 2023. At the time of their January 18, 2024, USDA routine inspection, Meyers received 2 repeat non-critical violations pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care, and cleaning, sanitization, housekeeping, and pest control. Heath Meyers 1.18.2024
Helene Hamrick, Wolf Point Kennel (41 dogs, 5 puppies). Ackworth, Iowa- Hamrick also received violations in Quarters 1 and 4 of 2023. At the time of their February 26, 2024, USDA routine inspection, Hamrick received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to veterinary care for dogs. Helene Hamrick 2.26.2024
Ida Kauffman & Sarah Kauffman, Sunset Grove Kennels LLC AKA Backyard Kennels (24 dogs, 8 puppies). Hazelton, Iowa- At the time of their January 17, 2024, USDA routine inspection, Sunset Grove Kennels received 2 non-critical violations pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care and veterinary care for dogs. They also received violations in 2022 totaling 13 violations, then they canceled the license and procured their current one. We have records of this facility selling to pet stores in at least 3 states. Sunset Grove Kennels LLC 1.17.2024
Larry Albrecht, Coldwater Kennel (211 dogs, 72 puppies). Greene, Iowa- Albrecht also received violations in 2023 and 2022. At the time of their January 25, 2024, USDA routine inspection, Albrecht received 3 non-critical violations pertaining to housing facilities, feeding, and cleaning, sanitization, housekeeping, and pest control. We have records of this facility selling to pet stores in Indiana and Delaware. Larry Albrecht 1.25.2024
William Davenport (29 dogs, 3 puppies). Afton, Iowa- Davenport also received violations in 2023 and 2022. At the time of their February 5, 2024, USDA re-license inspection, Davenport received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to veterinary care for dogs. William Davenport 2.5.2024
Wuanita Swedlund (2 dogs, 10 puppies). Cantril, Iowa- Swedlund also received violations in Quarter 4 of 2023, receiving 1 critical, 1 direct, and 8 non-critical violations. At the time of their January 4, 2024, USDA routine inspection, Swedlund received 7 non-critical violations pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care, time and method of identification, records, minimum age requirements, employees, and veterinary care for dogs. Bailing Out Benji filed a complaint against Swedlund with the Van Buren county sheriff and county attorney on January 25, 2024, due to the concerning story of neglect and torture happening at Wuanita Swedlund’s facility as her care has resulted in the death and mutilation of multiple puppies. The Van Buren Chief Deputy responded that the facility was being investigated. Swedlund received an Official USDA Warning stemming from violations received on December 21, 2023. This facility was also ordered by the state of Iowa to downsize from 111 adult dogs to less than 30. Wuanita Swedlund 1.4.2024 USDA Warning Wuanita Swedlund 1.25.24
Kansas
Brenda Callen, Waggletails Kennel (25 dogs, 27 puppies). Frontenac, Kansas- Callen also received violations in Quarter 3 of 2023. At the time of their January 24, 2024, USDA attempted inspection, Callen received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to access and inspection of records and property. Brenda Callen 1.24.24
Gordon Everett Sr. (W), B&G’s Kennel (35 dogs, 20 puppies). Moline, Kansas- At the time of their January 29, 2024, USDA routine inspection, Everett received 2 non-critical violations pertaining to time and method of identification and records. We have records of this facility selling to a pet store in Connecticut. Gordon Everett 1.29.2024
Jo Ann Nelson & Jerry Nelson, Trailane Kennels (231 dogs, 60 puppies). Soldier, Kansas- At the time of their March 28, 2024, USDA routine inspection, the Nelsons received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to veterinary care for dogs (154 dogs affected). We have records of this facility selling to pet stores in Wisconsin. JoAnn Nelson & Jerry Nelson 3.28.24
Raymond Aurand & Marlene Aurand, Aurand’s Kennel (21 dogs, 2 puppies, 9 cats, 8 kittens). Salina, Kansas- The Aurands also received a violation in Quarter 2 of 2023. At the time of their February 13, 2024, USDA routine inspection, the Aurands received 1 direct violation pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care and 4 non-critical violations pertaining to records and veterinary care for dogs. The Aurands received an Official USDA Warning stemming from a violation received on February 13, 2024. We have records of this facility selling to a pet store in Connecticut. Raymond Durand and Marlene Aurand 2.13.24 USDA Warning Raymond & Marlene Aurand 3.21.24
Yvette Bolz & Larry Bolz, B&S Kennel (116 dogs, 82 puppies). Olpe, Kansas- At the time of their January 30, 2023, USDA routine inspection, the Bolz received 3 non-critical violations pertaining to veterinary care for dogs. We have records of this facility selling to a pet store in Florida. Yvette & Larry Bolz 1.30.24
Louisiana
Acadiana Animal Aid (33 dogs, 4 puppies, 20 cats, 13 kittens). Carencro, Louisiana- At the time of their February 21, 2024, USDA routine inspection, Acadiana Animal Aid received 3 non-critical violations pertaining to records, housing facilities, and indoor housing facilities. Acadiana Animal Aid 2.21.2024
Victor Mc Shan (32 dogs, 31 puppies). Amite, Louisiana- At the time of their January 23, 2024, USDA routine inspection, Mc Shan received 3 non-critical violations pertaining to requirements and application, records, and sheltered housing facilities. The inspector noted that Mc Shan’s current dog count exceeds the maximum number of 50 animals allowed under the current license. Victor Mc Shan 1.23.2024
Michigan
Daniel Lambright (H) (19 dogs, 14 puppies). Grand Junction, Michigan- At the time of their January 4, 2024, USDA routine inspection, Lambright received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to housing facilities. We have records of this facility selling to the broker JAKS. Daniel Lambright 1.4.2024
Mississippi
Moon Dance Aussies (47 dogs, 20 puppies). Weir, Mississippi- At the time of their February 21, 2024, USDA routine inspection, Moon Dance Aussies received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care. Moon Dance Aussies 2.21.2024
Missouri
Beverly Hargis, Hargis’ Sunshine Kennels (29 dogs, 19 puppies). Hallsville, Missouri- Hargis also received violations in 2023 and 2022. At the time of their January 17, 2024, USDA routine inspection, Hargis received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to housing facilities. Beverly Hargis 1.17.2024
Donna Taber, Jet Kennels (85 dogs, 45 puppies). Wasola, Missouri- Taber also received violations in Quarter 1 and 4 of 2023. At the time of their February 14, 2024, USDA attempted inspection, Taber received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to access and inspection of records and property. Donna Taber 2.14.24
Ellen Roberts, Rocky Top K-9s (99 dogs, 57 puppies). West Plains, Missouri- Roberts also received violations in 2023 and 2022. At the time of their February 22, 2024, USDA routine inspection, Roberts received 1 direct violation pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care and 1 non-critical violation pertaining to cleaning, sanitization, housekeeping, and pest control. We have records of this facility selling to pet stores in Florida and Minnesota. Ellen Roberts 2.22.24
Jonathan Adwell, J&J Kennels (33 dogs, 12 puppies). Worth, Missouri- At the time of their January 30, 2024, USDA re-license inspection, Adwell received 2 non-critical violations pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care and cleaning, sanitization, housekeeping, and pest control. Jonathan Adwell 1.30.24
Joyce Walters, Select Pets (14 dogs, 2 puppies). Anderson, Missouri- Walters also received violations in every Quarter of 2023. At the time of their January 30, 2024, USDA attempted inspection, Walters received 1 repeat non-critical violation pertaining to access and inspection of records and property. On March 20, 2024, Walters had another attempted inspection and received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to access and inspection of records. Joyce Walters 1.30.24 Joyce Walters 3.20.24
Julie Purvis, Queen of Puppy Love. Camdenton, Missouri- Purvis received an Official USDA Warning stemming from a violation received on October 17, 2023, where she was operating as a dealer without proper licensing. Purvis canceled her original USDA license around 2017. USDA Warning Julie Purvis
Marjorie Walker (L), Price’s Pets (88 dogs, 15 puppies). Niangua, Missouri- Walker also received a violation in Quarter 1 of 2023. At the time of their February 20, 2024, USDA re-license inspection, Walker received 1 direct violation pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care, and 4 non-critical violations pertaining to records, housing facilities, sheltered housing facilities, and exercise for dogs. Marjorie Walker 2.20.2024
Teresa Rauch, Ratepa Kennels (66 dogs, 58 puppies). Bolivar, Missouri- Rauch also received violations in Quarters 1, 2, and 4 of 2023. At the time of their February 5, 2024, USDA routine inspection, Rauch received 2 non-critical violations pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care and feeding. We have records of this facility selling to a pet store in Connecticut. Teresa Rauch 2.5.2024
Vickie Burden, B&H Kennel (33 dogs, 15 puppies). Dora, Missouri- Burden also received violations in 2023 and 2022. At the time of their March 27, 2024, USDA routine inspection, Burden received 2 non-critical violations pertaining to time and method of identification and records. Vickie Burden 3.27.24
Willard Borntrager & Esther Borntrager, Stagecoach Run Kennels (30 dogs, 34 puppies). Brashear, Missouri- At the time of their March 4, 2024, USDA routine inspection, the Borntragers received 2 non-critical violations pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care and time and method of identification. We have records of this facility selling to pet stores in at least 4 states. Willard & Esther Borntrager 3.4.24
William Younger, Bar Y Kennel (44 dogs, 23 puppies). Cassville, Missouri- At the time of their March 27, 2024, USDA routine inspection, Younger received 2 non-critical violations pertaining to housing facilities and cleaning, sanitization, housekeeping, and pest control. William Younger 3.27.24
Nebraska
Randy Hartsuiker, Hartwind Kennels (47 dogs, 19 puppies). Big Springs, Nebraska- Hartsuiker also received violations in Quarter 3 of 2023. At the time of their February 21, 2024, USDA routine inspection, Hartsuiker received 8 non-critical violations pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care, housing facilities, outdoor housing facilities, primary enclosures, and cleaning, sanitization, housekeeping, and pest control. Randy Hartsuiker 2.21.24
Randy Schweitzer, Route 6 Kennels (14 dogs, 13 puppies). Milford, Nebraska- Schweitzer received a settlement agreement after receiving 2 critical violations in 2022 for refusing inspection. Schweitzer was ordered to pay $1000 by December 11, 2023. He has since had his license revoked. We have records of this facility selling to a pet store in Connecticut. Settlement Agreement Randy Schweitzer
New York
Ammon Martin (R) (15 dogs, 10 puppies). Penn Yan, New York- Martin also received a violation in Quarter 2 of 2022 and then was not inspected again till 2024. At the time of their February 1, 2024 USDA attempted inspection. Martin received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to access and inspection of records and property. Has since canceled his USDA license and has not obtained a new one. Ammon R. Martin 2.1.24
Barbara Anne Miller, Millers Country Puppies (19 dogs, 19 puppies). Panama, New York- Millers Country Puppies also received violations in Quarter 3 2022. At the time of their February 7, 2024, USDA routine inspection, Millers Country Puppies received 3 non-critical violations pertaining to primary enclosures and cleaning, sanitization, housekeeping, and pest control. Millers Country Puppies 2.7.2024
Harvey Miller (E), Locust Grove Kennels (39 dogs, 23 puppies). Greenwood, New York- Miller also received violations in Quarter 1 of 2023. At the time of their February 12, 2024, USDA routine inspection, Miller received 2 non-critical violations pertaining to cleaning, sanitization, housekeeping, and pest control. Harvey E Miller 2.12.2024
Marshall Farms Group LTD (11,822 dogs, 7027 puppies). North Rose, New York- Marshall Farms Group LTD also received violations in 2023 and 2022. At the time of their March 26, 2024, USDA re-license inspection, Marshall Farms Group received 2 non-critical violations pertaining to housing facilities and primary enclosures. Marshall Farms Group 3.26.24
Ohio
David Weaver (33 dogs, 40 puppies). Millersburg, Ohio- Weaver also received violations in Quarters 2 and 3 of 2023, totaling to 13 violations. At the time of their February 28, 2024, USDA attempted inspection, Weaver received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to access and inspection of records and property. David Weaver 2.28.24
Eli Hostetler (D) (39 dogs, 42 puppies). Holmesville, Ohio- Hostetler also received violations in Quarters 2, 3, and 4 of 2023. At the time of their January 22, 2024, USDA attempted inspection, Hostetler received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to access and inspection of records and property. Has since canceled their license and has not procured a new one. Eli D. Hostetler 1.22.24
Freeman Beechy (25 dogs, 21 puppies). Hillsboro, Ohio- Beechy also received violations in Quarters 2 and 4 of 2023 (one violation pertained to moving locations without informing APHIS). At the time of their January 25, 2024, USDA attempted inspection, Beechy received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to access and inspection of records and property. Freeman Beechy 1.25.24
Lorraine Reiff, Reiff Family Kennel (45 dogs, 56 puppies). Sardinia, Ohio- At the time of their February 14, 2024, USDA attempted inspection, Reiff received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to access and inspection of records and property. Lorraine Reiff 2.14.24
Naomi Miller & Wayne Miller, Pine Creek Puppies LLC (27 dogs, 25 puppies). Millersburg, Ohio- Pine Creek Puppies also received violations in Quarters 2 and 3 of 2023. At the time of their February 8, 2024, USDA attempted inspection, Pine Creek Puppies received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to access and inspection of records and property. Pine Creek Puppies 2.8.24
Oklahoma
Angela Weaver (67 dogs, 24 puppies). Howe, Oklahoma- Weaver received 6 violations between 2022 and 2023 for attempted inspections. When Weaver’s facility was finally inspected on February 1, 2024, during a routine inspection, she received 17 non-critical violations pertaining to requirements and application, attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care, time and method of identification, records, housing facilities, outdoor housing facilities, primary enclosures, watering, cleaning, sanitization, housekeeping, and pest control, employees, and veterinary care for dogs. During a focused inspection on the same day, February 1, 2024, Weaver received 3 direct violations pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care, and primary enclosures. During another focused inspection on February 8, 2024, Weaver received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to feeding. Weaver received an Administrative Complaint for failing to provide access for inspections throughout 2022 and 2023 and for violations received on February 1, 2024, when her facility was finally inspected. Angela Weaver 2.1.2024 (1) Angela Weaver 2.1.2024 Angela Weaver 2.8.2024 USDA Warning Angela Weaver 3.15.24
Rhonda Frederick, Luvable Puppies (28 dogs, 14 puppies). Okmulgee, Oklahoma- Frederick also received violations in Quarter 1 of 2023 and Quarter 2 of 2022. At the time of their January 29, 2024, USDA routine inspection, Frederick received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to cleaning, sanitization, housekeeping, and pest control. Rhonda Frederick 1.29.2024
Pennsylvania
Amos King & Rebecca King (22 dogs, 16 puppies). Blain, Pennsylvania- At the time of their January 22, 2024, USDA routine inspection, the Kings received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to watering. Amos King and Rebecca King 1.22.2024
Daniel Stoltzfus (F), School Lane Kennel (46 dogs, 22 puppies). Gap, Pennsylvania- Stoltzfus also received a violation in Quarter 1 of 2022 for veterinary care for dogs. At the time of their March 27, 2024, USDA routine inspection, Stoltzfus received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to veterinary care for dogs. Daniel F. Stoltzfus 3.27.24
Elmer Smucker, Mahantongo Farms AKA Greenbrier Homestead (60 dogs, 45 puppies). Dornsife, Pennsylvania- At the time of their March 11, 2024 USDA routine inspection, Mahantongo Farms received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to records. Mahantongo Farms 3.11.24
Gideon Esh (B) (16 dogs, 10 puppies). Christiana, Pennsylvania- At the time of their February 12, 2024, USDA routine inspection, Esh received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to veterinary care for dogs. Gideon Esh 2.12.2024
Israel Byler (B), Walnut Grove Kennel (53 dogs, 18 puppies). Belleville, Pennsylvania- At the time of their March 7, 2023, USDA routine inspection, Byler received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care. Israel B. Byler 3.7.24
John Jay Lapp, Peaceful Acres Puppies LLC (46 dogs, 75 puppies). Millerstown, Pennsylvania- Peaceful Acres Puppies also received violations in 2023 and 2022. At the time of their February 7, 2024, USDA routine inspection, Peaceful Acres Puppies received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to housing facilities. Peaceful Acres Puppies 2.7.2024
Lester Martin (S), L&M Kennels (107 dogs, 39 puppies). New Holland, Pennsylvania- Martin also received a violation in Quarter 4 of 2022. At the time of their March 4, 2024, USDA routine inspection, Martin received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to time and method of identification. Lester S. Martin 3.4.24
Levi Stoltzfus (M), Creekview Kennel (8 dogs). Christiana, Pennsylvania- At the time of their January 24, 2024, USDA routine inspection, Stoltzfus received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to veterinary care for dogs. Levi Stoltzfus 1.24.2024
Stephen Stoltzfoos, Fairmont Acre Kennel (146 dogs, 113 puppies). Ephrata, Pennsylvania- Stoltzfoos also received a violation in Quarter 4 of 2022. At the time of their March 25, 2024, USDA routine inspection, Stoltzfoos received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to veterinary care for dogs. Stephen Stoltzfoos 3.25.24
Texas
Mike Boggan, Ashmore Country (28 dogs, 5 puppies). Loop, Texas- At the time of their January 10, 2024, USDA routine inspection, Boggan received 2 non-critical violations pertaining to veterinary care for dogs. Mike Boggan 1.10.2024
Virginia
Pet World (16 puppies). Newport News, Virginia- Pet World also received violations throughout 2022. At the time of their January 1, 2024, USDA routine inspection, Pet World received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to environment enhancement to promote psychological well-being. Pet World 1.10.2024
Washington
Teresa Seling, Traipse Inc AKA Traipse Bengals (3 cats). Issaquah, Washington- Traipse Inc also received violations in Quarter 3 of 2023, totaling 6 violations with 2 being direct violations. At the time of their February 6, 2024, USDA attempted inspection, Traipse received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to access and inspection of records and property. On March 25, 2024, Traipse received another non-critical violation for an attempted inspection (access and inspection of records and property). Traipse Inc. has since canceled its USDA license and has not procured another yet (they now have three canceled USDA licenses). Traipse Inc 2.6.24 Traipse Inc 3.25.24
Wisconsin
Benjamin Lambright, Ridgetop Kennels (44 dogs, 23 puppies). Hillsboro, Wisconsin- At the time of their January 25, 2024, USDA routine inspection Lambright received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care. Benjamin Lambright 1.25.2024
Carl Wadel, DC Farms LLC AKA Direct Canine (160 dogs, 64 puppies). Granton, Wisconsin- DC Farms had 3 attempted inspections in 2023. At the time of their January 23, 2024, attempted inspection, DC Farms received 1 non-critical violation again for access and inspection of records and property. DC Farms has since canceled their USDA license and not gotten another. DC Farms LLC 1.23.2024
Dan Solis, El Ranchito Pets INC (23 dogs, 3 puppies). Cazenovia, Wisconsin- El Ranchito Pets also received violations in Quarter 3 of 2022. At the time of their March 8, 2024, USDA routine inspection, El Ranchito Pets received 4 violations pertaining to records, procurement of dogs, cats, and other animals, contingency planning, and exercise for dogs. This facility sells to at least one pet store in Wisconsin. El Ranchito Pets 3.8.24
Daniel Schrock (A) (16 dogs, 19 puppies). Hillsboro, Wisconsin- At the time of their February 12, 2024, USDA re-license inspection, Schrock received 3 non-critical violations pertaining to housing facilities, primary enclosures, and veterinary care for dogs. Daniel A Schrock 2.12.2024
David Bontrager, Maple Hill Kennel (18 dogs, 3 puppies). Hillsboro, Wisconsin- Bontrager also received violations in Quarter 1 of 2022. At the time of their March 7, 2024, USDA routine inspection, Bontrager received 2 non-critical violations pertaining to exercise for dogs and veterinary care. We have records of this facility selling to a pet store in Minnesota. David Bontrager 3.7.24
David Miller (A) (43 dogs, 30 puppies). Hillsboro, Wisconsin- At the time of their February 23, 2024, USDA routine inspection, Miller received 1 critical violation pertaining to primary enclosures and 3 non-critical violations pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care, records, and exercise for dogs. Miller received an Official USDA Warning stemming from a violation received on February 23, 2024. We have records of this facility selling to a pet store in Minnesota. David Miller 2.23.2024 USDA Warning David Miller 3.27.24
Ervin Miller, Marcus Miller, & Anna May Miller, Country Road Kennel (39 dogs, 36 puppies). Hillsboro, Wisconsin- The Millers also received violations in Quarters 2 and 3 of 2023. At the time of their January 29, 2024, USDA routine inspection, the Millers received 1 direct violation pertaining to primary enclosures, and 3 non-critical violations pertaining to access and inspection of records and property, and veterinary care for dogs. The Millers received an Official USDA Warning stemming from a violation received on January 29, 2024. We have records of this facility selling to a pet store in New York. Ervin Miller 1.29.2024 USDA Warning Ervin, Marcus, & Anna May Miller 3.7.24.
Fannie Troyer (11 dogs, 19 puppies). Hillsboro, Wisconsin- Troyer also received violations in Quarters 2, 3, and 4 of 2023. At the time of their January 22, 2024, USDA routine inspection, Troyer received 2 non-critical violations pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care, and housing facilities. Fannie Troyer 1.22.2024
John Beiler (34 dogs, 25 puppies). Platteville, Wisconsin- Beiler also received violations in Quarters 2 and 3 of 2023. At the time of their January 8, 2024, USDA routine inspection, Beiler received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to exercise for dogs. John Beiler 1.8.2024
Jonas Hershberger, J and B’s Kennel (34 dogs, 9 puppies). Gays Mills, Wisconsin- Hershberger also received a violation in Quarter 1 of 2023. At the time of their February 26, 2024, USDA routine inspection, Hershberger received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to veterinary care for dogs. We have records of this facility selling to pet stores in Florida and Indiana. Jonas Hershberger 2.26.2024
Joseph Hochstetler, Sideline Kennel (43 dogs, 25 puppies). Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin- Hochstetler also received violations in 2022 and 2021. At the time of their March 25, 2024, USDA routine inspection, Hochstetler received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to veterinary care for dogs. Joseph Hochstetler 3.25.24
Miriam Hoover, Farm House Kennel (42 dogs, 64 puppies). Stanley, Wisconsin- Hoover also received violations in 2023 and 2022. At the time of their January 23, 2024, USDA attempted inspection, Hoover received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to access and inspection of records and property. Miriam Hoover 1.23.24
Nathan Miller (12 dogs, 13 puppies). Hillsboro, Wisconsin- Miller also received a violation in Quarter 2 of 2023. At the time of their March 12, 2024, USDA routine inspection, Miller received 2 non-critical violations pertaining to primary enclosures and cleaning, sanitization, housekeeping, and pest control. We have records of this facility selling to a pet store in Minnesota. Nathan Miller 3.12.24
Philip Bontrager, North Star Kennel (36 dogs, 15 puppies). Hillsboro, Wisconsin- Bontrager also received a violation in Quarter 1 of 2022. At the time of their January 10, 2024, Bontrager received 2 non-critical violations pertaining to use of tags and veterinary care for dogs. We have records of this facility selling to a pet store in Minnesota. Philip Bontrager 1.10.2024
Reuben Schrock, Eagle View Kennel AKA Premier Kennel (50 dogs, 22 puppies). Westby, Wisconsin- At the time of their January 31, 2024, USDA routine inspection, Schrock received 2 non-critical violations pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care and housing facilities. We have records of this facility selling to pet stores in Arizona and Washington. Reuben Schrock 1.31.2024
Simeon Lapp (15 dogs, 18 puppies). Darlington, Wisconsin- Lapp also received violations in Quarters 2 and 4 of 2023. At the time of their January 24, 2024, USDA routine inspection, Lapp received 1 non-critical violation pertaining to cleaning, sanitization, housekeeping, and pest control. Simeon Lapp 1.24.2024
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