Breeder Profile

Tracey Kinnie

South Branch Valley Paws
Petersburg,
West Virginia
License Details

License Type

USDA Breeder

Secondary Label

–

Active USDA License

54-A-0016

Active State License

–
Selling Information

Sells to Pet Stores

No

Sells to Brokers

No

Sells To Online Marketplace/Broker

Yes

Adult Count

21
Non-Compliance Issues

Has Non-Compliances

Yes

History of Non-Compliance Issues or Violations

2026 USDA Non-Critical
Pet Store Connections

2027 Pet Store Connections Count

2026 Pet Store Connections Count

2025 Pet Store Connections Count

2024 Pet Store Connections Count

2023 Pet Store Connections Count

USDA Inspection History
Inspection Date: 2023-04-13
South Branch Valley Paws

Inspection Severity

Clean Inspection

Violation Categories

Animal Type

Dog Adult (20), Dog Puppy (22)

Certificate Number

54-A-0016

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

Inspection Date: 2023-07-06
South Branch Valley Paws

Inspection Severity

Clean Inspection

Violation Categories

Animal Type

Dog Adult (20), Dog Puppy (1)

Certificate Number

54-A-0016

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

Inspection Date: 2024-03-18
South Branch Valley Paws

Inspection Severity

Clean Inspection

Violation Categories

Animal Type

Dog Adult (24), Dog Puppy (8)

Certificate Number

54-A-0016

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

Inspection Date: 2025-02-03
South Branch Valley Paws

Inspection Severity

Clean Inspection

Violation Categories

Animal Type

Dog Adult (21), Dog Puppy (14)

Certificate Number

54-A-0016

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

Inspection Date: 2026-03-16
South Branch Valley Paws

Inspection Severity

Clean Inspection

Violation Categories

Animal Type

Dog Adult (20), Dog Puppy (6)

Certificate Number

54-A-0016

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

Inspection Date: 2026-05-19
South Branch Valley Paws

Inspection Severity

Non-Critical

Violation Categories

Primary enclosuresVeterinary care for dogs

Animal Type

Dog Adult (18), Dog Puppy (9)

Certificate Number

54-A-0016

3.6(a)(1) (Non-Critical) – Primary enclosures.
The primary enclosures have not been constructed of appropriate materials for the size and force of the large dogs and are not being maintained in good repair. The indoor floor for four of the dogs, which is coated with a patio flooring paint, is peeling in various areas. In one of the outdoor runs, a dog has recently chewed off a large portion of the white board, approximately 2’x2′ in size, that is covering the sealed wooden walls of the building. In three other outdoor runs, the dogs have chewed the white board around the access doors which has also exposed the underlying wooden walls. Enclosures that are constructed with materials that can’t withstand the vigorous activity of larger dogs can lead to loose building materials or exposed surfaces which could allow for ingestion of foreign materials and make cleaning difficult. Primary enclosures must be constructed of suitable materials and kept in good repair to ensure the health of the animals. Correct by: 12/31/2026.

3.13(b) (Non-Critical) – Veterinary care for dogs.
The licensee does not have records of the results for the last fecal samples analyzed by the veterinarian. The licensee stated that fecal exams were completed for two of the adult dogs in 2025, however, the last available records are from April 2023. The Program of Veterinary Care states that the facility will sample 10% of the adult dogs every 2 years. Medical records for dogs are important to ensure that the dogs are receiving adequate veterinary care in a timely and appropriate manner and to verify that the facility is following the Program of Veterinary Care as directed by the attending veterinarian. Dealers must keep copies of medical records for dogs which include the identity of the dog, routine husbandry (vaccinations, preventive medical procedures, or treatments), and findings for tests or examinations. Correct by maintaining medical records for all regulated dogs. Correct by: 06/01/2026. This inspection and exit interview were conducted with the licensee. Additional Inspectors: E RODRIGUEZ, VETERINARY MEDICAL OFFICER n