2024 USDA Violations- Quarter 3

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Bailing Out Benji is a national nonprofit organization that exists to provide transparency into the puppy mill industry. We forensically audit government health records and inspection reports in order to connect puppy mills and commercial dog breeders to the various outlets in which they sell. We pay for many of these documents and then make them available for free on our website and to the public in order to provide the transparency that the public deserves before buying a puppy. 

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Our methodology:

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 July 1, 2024, to September 30, 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 July 1, 2024, to September 30, 2024. 

Official USDA Warnings, Complaints, and Decisions

Angela Weaver. Howe, Oklahoma- Weaver has received a $5000 fine according to a USDA Decision & Order document on the USDA website for violating the Animal Welfare Act. Weaver has since cancelled their USDA license after failing two re-licensing inspections, she has not procured another license at the time of this report being released. USDA Decision & Order Angela Weaver 9.30.24

Brenda Callen, Waggletails Kennels. Frontenac, Kansas- Callen received an Official USDA Warning July 3, 2024 after receiving a direct violation May 21, 2024, pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care. This faciltiy received 1 direct violation and 14 non-critical in 2024 and 8 non-critical in 2023. Callen has since cancelled her USDA license and has not procured another at the time of this report being released. USDA Official Warning Brenda Callen 7.3.24

Cory Mincey, Cory’s Cuties AKA Puppy Love Kennel. Elkland, Missouri- Mincey cancelled their license in 2019 after receiving 2 direct violations and 9 non-critical that year. Since her licensing in 2015 till 2019 when she cancelled said license, Mincey had a history of violations. Mincey received a USDA Decision & Order August 21, 2024, which revoked her license and was a continuance of the USDA Administrative Complaint she received on November 30, 2023 for the violations she received in 2019 before cancelling her license. USDA Decision & Order Cory Mincey 8.21.24 

Gail McGonigal, Puppies & Paws Kennel. Alicia, Arkansas- McGonigal received an Official USDA Warning September 26, 2024, after receiving a direct and a critical violation February 27, 2024 pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care under their Class B Dealer license, which was cancelled and replaced by a Class A breeder license, and after receiving a direct violation June 24, 2024 under their newer Class A license pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care again. McGonigal has since cancelled their Class A USDA license as well and has not procured another at the time of this report being released. USDA Official Warning Gail McGonigal 9.26.24

Harvey Miller (E), Locust Grove Kennels. Greenwood, New York- Miller received an Official USDA Warning September 26, 2024, after a direct violation June 27, 2024, pertaining to watering. Miller also received other violations in 2024 and 2023. He is listed below for non-critical violations he received this Quarter. USDA Offical Warning Harvey E. Miller 9.26.24

Joyce Cairns, Unicorn Kennels. Glasco, Kansas- According to a USDA Decision & Order document, Cairns’s USDA license has been revoked in response to violations she received in 2022 (totaling 5 direct violations) for failure to provide adequate veterinary care and failure to meet standards for enclosures. Note: Cairns did voluntarily cancel her USDA license in 2022.  USDA Decision & Order Joyce Cairns 8.22.24

K&M Pets LLC. Saginaw, Michigan- K&M Pets LLC received an Official Notice of 21 Day Suspension August 29, 2024, for failure to meet Animal Welfare Act standards and failure to meet the minimum standards for animals between August 14, 2024 and August 19, 2024. USDA Official Notice of Suspension K&M Pets LLC 8.29.24

Mary Moore, D&M Kennel. Uniontown, Kansas- An Administrative Complaint was filed against Moore July 1, 2024, after violations received between 2022 and 2023. In 2023, Moore received 5 direct violations and 33 non-critical and 5 non-critical in 2022. Moore received a USDA Decision & OrderJuly 9, 2024 in continuance of her Administrative Complaint, which Ordered that her license be revoked. Note: her license was voluntarily cancelled August 14, 2023 but the USDA revoked the license after this Decision & Order. We have records of this facility selling to several pet stores in previous years. USDA Administrative Complaint Mary Moore 7.1.24  USDA Decision & Order Mary Moore 7.9.24

Critical Violations This Quarter: 

Crist Miller (R), CS Mini Poodles. Coshocton, Ohio- At the time of their July 9, 2024 routine inspection, Miller received 1 Critical violation pertaining to housing facilities, 1 Direct violation pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care, and 1 non-critical violation. Miller had another inspection in July and one in October with no violations, he then cancelled his USDA license and has not procured another at the time of this report being released. Crist Miller 7.9.24  

K&M Pets LLC. Saginaw, Michigan- At the time of their August 14, 2024, routine inspection, K&M Pets received 5 direct violations pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care, handling of animals, space requirements, and feeding. At the time of their August 14, 2024, focused inspection, they received 1 critical violation pertaining to procurement of dogs, cats and other animals and 6 non-critical violations. At the time of their August 19, 2024, focused inspection, they received 2 critical violations pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care and records, and 4 non-critical violations. On September 24, 2024, K&M Pets received 1 non-critical violation during an attempted inspection. This facility has puppies and exotic animals. K&M Pets 8.14.24 K&M Pets 8.14.24 (1) K&M Pets 8.19.24 K&M Pets 9.24.24

Direct Violations This Quarter: 

Angela Weaver. Howe, Oklahoma- Weaver received 28 violations in Quarter 1 & 2 of 2024 after accruing 6 violations for attempted inspections between 2023 and 2022 and after the USDA gained injunctive relief to enter her property. Weaver Received 1 non-critical violation during a routine inspection July 12, 2024, and 1 non-critical violation during a re-license inspection August 15, 2024. During her second re-license inspection September 26, 2024, Weaver received 1 Direct violation pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care, and 2 non-critcal violations (one being a repeat violation). Weaver has received a $5000 fine according to a USDA Decision & Order document on the USDA website for violating the Animal Welfare Act. Weaver has since cancelled their USDA license after failing two re-licensing inspections, she has not procured another license at the time of this report being released. Angela Weaver 7.11.24 Angela Weaver 8.15.24 Angela Weaver 9.26.24

Christian Lapp (B), Busy Bee Farm. Fort Plain, New York- Lapp also received violations in Quarter 4 of 2023. At the time of their July 16, 2024, routine inspection, Lapp received 1 direct violation pertaining to sheltered housing facilities and 2 non-critical violations. Lapp’s next inspection on July 30, 2024, had no violations. Christian Lapp 7.16.24

Donna Taber, Jet Kennels. Wasola, Missouri- Taber also received violations in Quarters 1 & 2 of 2024 (including multiple direct) and in 2023 (also including multiple direct). At the time of their September 19, 2024, attempted inspection, Taber received 1 non-critical violation. At the time of their September 23, 2024, routine inspection, Taber received 1 direct violation pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care (15 dogs affected) and 1 non-critical violation. This facility has since cancelled their USDA license and have not procured another at the time of this report being released. Donna Taber 9.19.24 Donna Taber 9.23.24  

Jacob Miller, Clover Hill Acres LLC. Coshocton, Ohio- At the time of their June 28, 2024, re-license inspection, Clover Hill Acres received 1 direct violation pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care and 1 non-critical violation. Clover Hill Acres LLC 6.28.24

Joseph Schrock. Cadott, Wisconsin- At the time of their September 24, 2024, routine inspection, Schrock received 1 direct violation pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care. This facility also received violations in 2022. Joseph Schrock 9.24.24

Lorna Dismang, Louise Hite, & Kimberly Ireland, Indian Ridge Kennel LLC AKA I-R Kennels. Pleasant Hope, Missouri- At the time of their August 1, 2024, routine inspection, Indiana Ridge Kennel received 1 direct violation pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care (4 dogs affected). This facility cancelled their USDA license with this violation and then procured another recently under Lorna Dismang and the kennel name I-R Kennels. We have records of this facility selling to pet stores in Florida. Indian Ridge Kennel 8.1.24

Nelson Hochstetler & Matthew Hochstetler, Treeline Farm. Arthur, Illinois- At the time of their July 23, 2024, routine inspection, Hochstetler received 2 non-critical violations. At the time of their September 11, 2024, routine inspection, Hochstetler received 1 direct violation pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care. After the direct violation, Nelson Hochstetler cancelled his USDA license. Matthew Hochstetler then procured a license at the same address and is currently licensed. We have records of this facility selling to pet stores across the country. Nelson Hochstetler 7.23.24 Nelson Hochstetler 9.11.24

Owen Yoder (E), Maple Lane Kennel. Millersburg, Ohio- At the time of their July 25, 2024, re-license inspection, Yoder received 1 direct violation pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care. Yoder received no violations during a second re-license inspection July 29, 2024.Owen Yoder 7.25.24

Sam Gingerich, Brookview Kennels. Arcola, Illinois- At the time of their August 14, 2024, routine inspection, Gingerich received 1 direct violation pertaining to watering and 5 non-critical violations. We have records of this facility selling to pet stores in Arizona. Sam Gingerich 8.14.24

Non-Critical Violations this Quarter: 

Adrian Troyer (G). Baltic, Ohio- 1 non-critical violation during an attempted inspection September 17, 2024. Troyer has not been inspected since November of 2022, missed an inspection in June of 2023, and then didn’t have another inspection until this attempted one in September of 2024. He has since cancelled his USDA license with no inspection and has not procured another at the time of this report being released. Adrian Troyer 9.17.24

Alan Steiber & Terisa Steiber, Rockytopp Kennel LLC. Lansing, Iowa- 5 non-critical violations during a routine inspection August 2, 2024, pertaining to records, cleaning, sanitization, housekeeping, and pest control, and veterinary care for dogs. We have records of this facility selling to pet stores in Washington. Rockytopp Kennel 8.2.24

Alex De Jager, DJ Kennels. Rock Valley, Iowa- 1 non-critical violation during a routine inspection August 16, 2024, pertaining to housing facilities. Alex De Jager 8.16.24

Allan Lengacher (E). Spencerville, Indiana- 2 non-critical violations during a routine inspection September 3, 2024, pertaining to time and method of identification and records. Allan Lengacher 9.3.24

Andy Nisley (M), Nunda Valley Kennels. Howard, Ohio- 3 non-critical violations during a routine inspection August 21, 2024, pertaining to time and method of identification, cleaning, sanitization, housekeeping, and pest control, and veterinary care for dogs. Nisley also received violations in 2023, 2022, 2021, and 2019. Andy Nisley 8.21.24

Bill Murphy & Carol Murphy, Murphy’s Kennel. Gentry, Ohio- 2 non-critical violations during a routine inspection September 10, 2024, pertaining to housing facilities. We have records of this facility selling to a pet store in Nebraska. Bill Murphy & Carol Murphy 9.10.24

Calvin Cantrell, Calico Puppy Ranch AKA Caltams Puppy Love. Anderson, Missouri- 2 non-critical violations during a routine inspection August 7, 2024, pertaining to cleaning, sanitization, housekeeping, and pest control. We have records of this facility selling to a pet store in Tennessee. Calvin Cantrell 8.7.24

Chieh-en-Tsai, TinyCuties JJP LLC AKA Tiny Cuties NYC. Long Island City, New York- 1 non-critical violation during a routine inspection July 9, 2024, pertaining to records. This facility also received violations in 2023 and was not inspected again until this July inspection. TinyCuties JJP LLC 7.9.24

Cole Gordon & Tiana Gordon, Hidden View Farms. Lancaster, Ohio- 1 non-critical violation during a routine inspection September 10, 2024, pertaining to housing facilities.  We have records of this facility selling to pet stores in at least two states. Cole Gordon 9.10.24

Connie Poronto. Clay Center, Kansas- 2 non-critical violations during a routine inspection August 15, 2024, pertaining to veterinary care for dogs. We have records of this facility selling to a pet store in Colorado. Connie Paronto 8.15.24

Daniel Graber. Mineral Point Wisconsin- 2 non-critical violations during a routine inspection August 5, 2024, pertaining to primary enclosures and veterinary care for dogs. Daniel Graber 8.5.24

Daniel Stoltzfus (S), Ricky Ridge Kennel. Henrdon, Pennsylvania- 1 non-critical violation during a routine inspection September 5, 2024, pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care. Daniel S. Stoltzfus 9.5.24

Daniel Troyer (E), Red Shed Puppies LTD. Dundee, Ohio- 1 non-critical violation during an attempted inspection August 7, 2024. 1 non-critical violation during an attempted inspection August 21, 2024. Has not been inspected since April 2022. Red Shed Puppies LTD 8.7.24 Red Shed Puppies LTD 8.21.24

Danny Schrock & Kristine Schrock. Coalgate, Oklahoma- 1 non-critical violation during a routine inspection September 12, 2024, pertaining to housing facilities. We have records of this facility selling to pet stores in at least 3 states. We have records of this facility selling to pet stores in at least 7 states. Danny Schrock 9.12.24

Daryl Lehman, Trackside Kennels. Nappanee, Indiana- 1 non-critical violation during a routine inspection September 9, 2024, pertaining to veterinary care for dogs. Daryl Lehman 9.9.24

David Miller (H). Stonecreek, Ohio- 1 non-critical violation during a re-license inspection August 6, 2024, pertaining to veterinary care for dogs. David H. Miller 8.6.24

David Lynn Bontrager. Shipshewana, Indiana- 1 non-critical violation during a routine inspection July 8, 2024, pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care. David Lynn Bontrager 7.8.24

David Miller (P). Bellville, Ohio- 3 non-critical violations during a routine inspection September 19, 2024, pertaining to records and veterinary care for dogs. David P. Miller 9.19.24

David Weaver. Millersburg, Ohio- 1 repeat non-critical violation during an attempted inspection September 18, 2024. Weaver also received violations in Quarters 1 & 2 of 2024 and throughout 2023. David Weaver 9.18.24

Dennis Lehman (L). Wolcottville, Indiana- 1 non-critical violation during a routine inspection July 8, 2024, pertaining to records. Dennis L. Lehman 7.8.24

Dennis Mast & Susan Mast Yoder, Alpine Lane Paws. Dundee, Ohio-  1 non-critical violation during a routine inspection August 15, 2024, pertaining to veterinary care for dogs. Alpine Lane Paws also received a violation in Quarter 3 of 2022. Alpine Lane Paws LTD 8.15.24

Derek Rottinghaus and Sandra Rottinghaus, R Family Kennel. Seneca, Kansas- 2 non-critical violations during a re-license inspection July 5, 2024, pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care for dogs, and veterinary care for dogs. R Family Kennel received no violations during their second re-license inspection August 13, 2024. We have records of theis facility selling to pet stores in at least 8 states. R Family Kennel 7.5.24

Eli Miller (A), Hill Top Kennel. Madison, Missouri- 3 non-critical violations during a re-license inspection July 25, 2024, pertaining to records, primary enclosures, and veterinary care for dogs. Miller received no violations during another re-license inspection July 29, 2024. This facility also received violations in 2022. We have records of this facility selling to pet stores in at least 4 states. Eli Miller 7.25.24

Ella Raber, Willow Creek Kennel. Fresno, Ohio- 1 non-critical violation during a re-license inspection July 11, 2024, pertaining to feeding. Raber received no violations at their next re-license inspection July 15, 2024. This facility also received a non-critical violation in Quarter 2 of 2024. Ella Raber 7.11.24

Ernest Miller. LaGrange, Indiana- 2 non-critical violations during a routine inspection August 7, 2024, pertaining to contingency planning and veterinary care for dogs. We have records of this facility selling to pet stores in at least 2 states. Ernest Miller 8.7.24

Fannie Troyer. Hillsboro, Wisconsin- 2 non-critical violations during a routine inspection July 10, 2024, pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care and minimum age requirements (sold two litters underage). Troyer also received violations in Quarters 1 & 2 of 2024 and in 2023. We have records of this facility selling to a pet store in New York. Fannie Troyer 7.10.24

Freida Miller. Walhonding, Ohio- 5 non-critical violations during a re-license inspection September 11, 2024, pertaining to requirements and application, health certification and identification, sheltered housing facilities, and veterinary care for dogs. One violation was for performing brokering activity under a Class A license instead of a Class B dealer license. Miller cancelled her Class A license and procured a Class B license. Freida Miller 9.11.24

Gail Bear. Harrison, Arkansas- 4 non-critical violations during a routine inspection September 17, 2024, pertaining to requirements and application (moved without notifying APHIS), time and method of identification, records (a repeat violation), and outdoor housing facilities. Bear also received violations in 2023 and was not inspected again after the violations until this inspection in 2024. Gail Bear 9.17.24

Gayle Baker. Minneapolis, Kansas- 4 non-critical violations during a routine inspection August 2, 2024, pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care and veterinary care for dogs. We have records of this facility selling to a pet store in Connecticut. Gayle Baker 8.2.24

Grand View Furry Friends. Millersburg, Indiana- 1 non-critical violation during a routine inspection August 27, 2024, pertaining to time and method of identification. Grand View Furry Friends 8.27.24

Harley Schmucker. Wolcottville, Indiana- 2 non-critical violations during a routine inspection July 11, 2024, pertaining to records and veterinary care for dogs. Schmucker also received violations in Quarter 4 of 2023. Harley Schmucker 7.11.24

Harvey Miller (E), Locust Grove Kennels. Greenwood, New York- 1 non-critical violation during a routine inspection July 8, 2024, pertaining to veterinary care for dogs. 2 non-critical violations during a routine inspection September 19, 2024, pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care, and veterinary care for dogs (a repeat violation). Miller also received violations in Quarters 1 & 2 of 2024 and in 2023. Harvey E. Miller 7.8.24 Harvey E. Miller 9.19.24

Heath Meyers, Century Farm Puppies. Grundy Center, Iowa- 2 repeat non-critical violations during a routine inspection July 25, 2024, pertaining to records and veterinary care for dogs (both violations are repeat ones). 2 non-critical violations during a re-license inspection September 26, 2024, pertaining to housing facilities and compatible grouping. Received no violations during second re-license inspection same day, September 26, 2024. This facility also received violations in Quarters 1 & 2 of 2024 and in 2023, which included 1 direct violation in 2024 and 1 direct in 2023. Heath Meyers 7.25.24 Heath Meyers 9.26.24

Henry Esh (S), Chestnut Hill K-9. Christiana, Pennsylvania- 1 non-critical violation during a routine inspection August 8, 2024, pertaining to records. Henry S. Esh 8.8.24

Israel Byler (B), Walnut Grove Kennel AKA Walnut Grove Kennel II. Belleville, Pennsylvania- 1 non-critical violation during a routine inspection September 3, 2024, pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care. This facility received 1 direct violation in Quarter 1 of 2024. Israel B. Byler 9.3.24

Ivan Gingerich, United Pets LLC. Apple Creek, Ohio- 2 non-critical violations during a re-license inspection August 13, 2024, pertaining to veterinary care for dogs. United Pets received no violations during a second re-license inspection August 15, 2024. We have records of this facility selling to a pet store in TexasUnited Pets 8.13.24

James Miller (R), E.J. Doodles. Sugarcreek, Ohio- 1 non-critical violation affecting 29 dogs during a re-license inspection August 13, 2024,  pertaining to veterinary care for dogs. Miller received no violations during a second re-license inspection September 3, 2024. Prior to these inspections, Miller’s last inspection was in 2021. James R. Miller 8.13.24

Jerry Wingard, Clinton Companions. Goshen, Indiana- 1 non-critical violation during a routine inspection August 15, 2024, pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care. Clinton Companions 8.15.24

Jim Christian. Currie, Minnesota- 2 non-critical violations during a routine inspection July 16, 2024, pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care, and veterinary care for dogs. We have records of this facility selling to pet stores in at least 2 states.  Jim Christian 7.16.24

John Riehl Jr. (D). Wolcottville, Indiana- 5 non-critical violations during a routine inspection July 15, 2024, pertaining to time and method of identification, housing facilities, exercise for dogs, and veterinary care for dogs. Riehl also received violations in Quarter 4 of 2023. John D Riehl Jr 7.15.24

Jonathan Chupp & Jolene Chupp, Chupp’s Playful Pets. Hillsboro, Wisconsin- 2 non-critical violations during a re-license inspection July 31, 2024, pertaining to primary enclosures and veterinary care for dogs. The Chupps received no violations during a second re-license inspection on August 7, 2024. This facility also received violations in Quarter 4 of 2023. We have records of this facility selling to a pet store in Minnesota. Jonathan Chupp & Jolene Chupp 7.31.24

Joseph Borkholder & Laura Borkholder. Hillsboro, Wisconsin- 3 non-critical violations during a routine inspection August 20, 2024, pertaining to time and method of identification, records, and primary enclosures. This facility also received violations in 2022 and 2019. We have records of this facility selling to a pet store in Minnesota. Joseph Borkholder 8.20.24

Judy Koehn, Bow-Wow Mound. Burns, Kansas- 1 non-critical violation during a routine inspection July 22, 2024, pertaining to veterinary care for dogs. This facility also received violations in 2022. We have records of this facility selling to pet stores in at least 9 states. Judy Koehn 7.22.24

Junior Yutzy. Hillsboro, Wisconsin- 1 non-critical violation during a routine inspection July 8, 2024, pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care. This facility also received violations throughout 2023 and 2022. Junior Yutzy 7.8.24

Kerry Wittmer. Montgomery, Indiana- 1 non-critical violation during a routine inspection August 6, 2024, pertaining to feeding. This facility has since cancelled their USDA license and have not procured another at the time of this report being released. Kerry Wittmer 8.6.24 

Levi Hershberger. Woodhull, New York- 5 non-critical violations during a re-license inspection August 20, 2024, pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care (repeat violation), cleaning, sanitization, housekeeping, and pest control (repeat violation), and veterinary care for dogs. Hershberger received no violations during a second re-license inspection August 22, 2024. This facility also received violations in Quarters 1 & 2 of 2024 and in 2023. Levi Hershberger 8.20.24

Levi Hertzler. Mineral Point, Wisconsin- 1 non-critical violation during a routine inspection August 21, 2024, pertaining to veterinary care for dogs. Levi Hertzler 8.21.24

Marshall Farms Group LTD. North Rose, New York- 1 non-critical violation during a routine inspection August 14, 2024, pertaining to housing facilities. This facility also received violations in Quarter 1 of 2024, and in 2023 and 2022. Marshall Farms Group LTD 8.14.24

Mary Huninghake & Leo Huninghake. Frankfort, Kansas- 2 non-critical violations during a re-license inspection August 16, 2024, pertaining to housing facilities and primary enclosures. Huninghake received no violations during a second re-license inspection September 16, 2024. We have records of this facility selling to pet stores in at least 2 states. Mary Huninghake 8.16.24

Melissa Morris (A). Olathe, Kansas- 2 non-critical violations during a routine inspection September 26, 2024, pertaining to housing facilities. Melissa Morris 9.26.24

Melvin Otto & Wanda Otto. LaGrange, Indiana- 2 non-critical violations, one being a repeat violation, during a routine inspection August 20, 2024, pertaining to housing facilities and primary enclosures (repeat violation). This facility also received violations in 2023 and 2022. This facility has since cancelled their USDA license with these violations and procured another under Mel Otto. Melvin Otto & Wanda Otto 8.20.24

Michael Troyer (E). Sugarcreek, Ohio- 1 non-critical violation during a re-license inspection August 15, 2024, pertaining to primary enclosures. Troyer received no violations during a second re-license inspection August 16, 2024. Michael E. Troyer 8.15.24

Michael Raber. Fredericksburg, Ohio- 1 non-critical violation during an attempted inspection August 5, 2024. 2 non-critical violations during a routine inspection August 21, 2024, pertaining to housing facilities and veterinary care for dogs. Michael Raber 8.5.24 Michael Raber 8.21.24

Miriam Stoltzfus & Matthew Stoltzfus, Pondlea Puppies. New Holland, Pennsylvania- 1 non-critical violation during a routine inspection September 17, 2024, pertaining to cleaning, sanitization, housekeeping, and pest control. Miriam Stoltzfus & Matthew Stoltzfus 9.17.24

Moses Glick (S). Stitzer, Wisconsin- 5 non-critical violations during a routine inspection August 8, 2024, pertaining to time and method of identification, records, minimum age requirements (selling underage puppies), primary enclosures, and veterinary care for dogs. Moses S. Glick 8.8.24

Myron Miller, A and M Kennel AKA Carlisle Cavaliers. Millersburg, Ohio- 1 non-critical violation during a routine inspection July 24, 2024, pertaining to veterinary care for dogs. Myron Miller 7.24.24

Neil Miller (J). Viroqua, Wisconsin- 1 non-critical violation during a re-license inspection September 19, 2024, pertaining to veterinary care for dogs. Miller received no violations during a second re-license inspection September 24, 2024. This facility also received violations in 2023. Neil J. Miller 9.19.24

Naomi Miller & Wayne Miller, Pine Creek Puppies LLC. Millersburg, Ohio- 1 non-critical violation during a routine inspection July 22, 2024, pertaining to veterinary care for dogs. Prior to this inspection, Pine Creek Puppies received violations in 2023 then missed two inspections before receiving this violation. Pine Creek Puppies 7.22.24

Raymond Stoltzfus, Creek View Kennel LLC. Christiana, Pennsylvania- 1 non-critical violation during a routine inspection July 17, 2024, pertaining to veterinary care for dogs. Creek View Kennel 7.17.24

Reuben Troyer, Genuine Puppies. Fredericksburg, Ohio- 1 non-critical violation during a routine inspection August 6, 2024, pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care. Reuben Troyer 8.6.24

Rick Sandbulte & Sara Sandbulte, Furever Paws. Sioux Center,  Iowa- 7 non-critical violations during a routine inspection August 22, 2024, pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care, time and method of identification, housing facilities, and primary enclosures. We have records of this facility selling to pet stores in at least 4 states. Rick Sandbulte & Sara Sandbulte 8.22.24

Roy Burkholder (J). Millersburg, Ohio- 3 non-critical violations during a routine inspection August 1, 2024, pertaining to contingency planning and veterinary care for dogs. Roy Burkholder 8.1.24

Schnauzer Heaven Von Longbach, LLC. Pelzer, South Carolina- 1 non-critical violation during a routine inspection August 20, 2024, pertaining to housing facilities. Schnauzer Heaven Von Longbach 8.20.24

Stacey Albahari, Brooklea Farm LLC. Bath, New York- 3 non-critical violations during a routine inspection July 30, 2024, pertaining to primary enclosures and watering. Brooklea Farm LLC 7.30.24

Steve Kruse, Stonehenge Kennel. West Point, Iowa- 1 non-critical violation during a routine inspection August 23, 2024, pertaining to cleaning, sanitization, housekeeping, and pest control. Kruse has a long history of violations during his USDA licensing. We have records showing that Kruse gives his pregnant dogs to another breeder, Brian Lichirie, who whelps them and then sells them to pet stores. Steve Kruse 8.23.24

Steven Steines, SOS Exotic Cats. Alpha, Illinois- 1 non-critical violation during a routine inspection September 11, 2024, pertaining to facilities. This facility also received violations in 2023 and 2021. Steven Steines 9.11.24

Sylvia Yoder, Odyssey Kennel. Somerset, Ohio- 1 non-critical violation during a routine inspection July 15, 2024, pertaining to veterinary care for dogs. This facility also received violations in Quarter 2 of 2023, which included a direct violation. Sylvia Yoder 7.15.24

Tammy Spears, Spears Kennel AKA Land of Oz Kennel. Osborne, Kansas- 1 non-critical violation during a routine inspection September 24, 2024, pertaining to veterinary care for dogs. We have records of this facility selling to pet stores in at least 3 states. Tammy Spears 9.24.24

Thomas Emard. La Plata, New Mexico- 2 non-critical violations during a routine inspection August 6, 2024, pertaining to veterinary care for dogs. This facility also received violations in 2022. Thomas Emard 8.6.24

Vernon Lambright & Kathryn Lambright, Peaceful Hollow Pets AKA Clearspring Kennels. Wolcottville, Indiana- 3 non-critical violations during a routine inspection September 6, 2024, pertaining to records, cleaning, sanitization, housekeeping, and pest control, and veterinary care for dogs. This facility also received a violation in Quarter 4 of  2023. We have records of this facility selling to pet stores in at least 2 states. Vernon Lambright & Kathryn Lambright 9.6.24

William Davenport. Afton, Iowa- 1 non-critical violation during a routine inspection July 3, 2024, pertaining to records. This facility also received violations in Quarter 1 of 2024, and in 2023 and 2022. William Davenport 7.3.24