Broker Profile

Joseph Zimmerman

Sauk Centre,
Minnesota
License Details

License Type

USDA Broker

Secondary Label

cat breeder

Active USDA License

41-B-0284

Active State License

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Selling Information

Sells to Pet Stores

No

Sells to Online Marketplace/Broker

No

Adult Count

16

Offspring Count

–
Non-Compliance Issues

Has Non-Compliances

No

History of Non-Compliance Issues, Violations

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Pet Store Connections

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: 2021-01-27
JOSEPH ZIMMERMAN

Inspection Severity

Clean Inspection

Violation Categories

Animal Type

Cat Adult (5), Bat-Eared Fox (1), Bobcat (2), Raccoon (3)

Certificate Number

41-B-0284

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

Inspection Date: 2022-01-07
JOSEPH ZIMMERMAN

Inspection Severity

Clean Inspection

Violation Categories

Animal Type

Cat Adult (5), Bat-Eared Fox (3), Bobcat (2), Raccoon (3), Cat Kitten (3)

Certificate Number

41-B-0284

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

Inspection Date: 2022-12-05
JOSEPH ZIMMERMAN

Inspection Severity

Clean Inspection

Violation Categories

Animal Type

Cat Adult (7), Bat-Eared Fox (4), Bobcat (2), Raccoon (3), Cat Kitten (2), Mountain Coati (3), Fisher (2), Oriental Small-Clawed Otter (2)

Certificate Number

41-B-0284

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

Inspection Date: 2024-12-04
Joseph Zimmerman

Inspection Severity

Clean Inspection

Violation Categories

Animal Type

Cat Adult (12), Bat-Eared Fox (4), Bobcat (2), Raccoon (7), Cat Kitten (3), Mountain Coati (3), Oriental Small-Clawed Otter (2), Caracal (1), Red Fox (Includes Silver Fox & Cross Fox) (2), Arctic Fox (4), Cattle / Cow / Ox / Watusi (2)

Certificate Number

41-B-0284

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

Inspection Date: 2024-12-04
JOSEPH ZIMMERMAN

Inspection Severity

Violation Categories

Facilities, outdoor

Animal Type

Cat Adult (12), Bat-Eared Fox (4), Bobcat (2), Raccoon (7), Cat Kitten (3), Mountain Coati (3), Oriental Small-Clawed Otter (2), Caracal (1), Red Fox (Includes Silver Fox & Cross Fox) (2), Arctic Fox (4), Cattle / Cow / Ox / Watusi (2)

Certificate Number

41-B-0284

3.127(b) (Direct) – Facilities, outdoor.
Two arctic foxes do not have access to an appropriate climatic shelter to prevent discomfort. One of the foxes had a hunched posture and shivered continuously. A video taken during the inspection shows the fox shivering for at least 22 seconds, which is abnormal. The only shelter the fox has access to is a domed plastic shelter that has no bedding and the flooring of the enclosure is composed of river rock. While the roof of the enclosure is a solid surface, the sides are constructed of coated-wire fencing that has no wind breaks. The inspector’s kestrel displayed a temperature of 21.5 degrees Fahrenheit with a wind chill of 19.4 degrees Fahrenheit immediately adjacent to the enclosure. The Weather Channel predicts an overnight low of 2 degrees Fahrenheit with winds at 25-35 miles per hour for December 4-5, 2024. Inadequate shelters do not afford animals protection from wind, rain, snow or other weather extremes. Cold weather exposure can lead to hypothermia and/or unnecessary stress and discomfort. The licensee must ensure that all animals have access to appropriate shelter for the local climatic conditions and that shelters provide adequate protection to prevent discomfort. The licensee added bedding at the time of inspection. Correct by: 0800 hours on December 05, 2024. This inspection and exit interview were conducted with the licensee. n

Inspection Date: 2024-12-05
Joseph Zimmerman

Inspection Severity

Clean Inspection

Violation Categories

Animal Type

Cat Adult (11), Bat-Eared Fox (4), Bobcat (2), Raccoon (7), Cat Kitten (2), Mountain Coati (3), Oriental Small-Clawed Otter (2), Cattle / Cow / Ox / Watusi (2), Red Fox (Includes Silver Fox & Cross Fox) (2)

Certificate Number

41-B-0284

No violations recorded (clean inspection).

Inspection Date: 2026-01-05
Joseph Zimmerman

Inspection Severity

Clean Inspection

Violation Categories

Animal Type

Cat Adult (16), Bat-Eared Fox (2), Bobcat (2), Raccoon (9), Cat Kitten (0), Mountain Coati (3), Oriental Small-Clawed Otter (2), Caracal (2), Red Fox (Includes Silver Fox & Cross Fox) (2), Canadian Lynx (2)

Certificate Number

41-B-0284

No violations recorded (clean inspection).