05/12/2018
Thinking about getting a puppy for Christmas? Please adopt, don’t shop.
Horrible Hundred List for Commercial Breeders! Missouri
Pamela L. Baldwin, Samples Creek Kennel, Edgar Springs, Missouri (REPEAT OFFENDER)
More than 25 dogs found underweight, sick or injured since our last report; some were limping or had bloody / oozing lesions.
Kevin Beauchamp, Beauchamp’s Puppy World, Lebanon, Missouri (REPEAT OFFENDER)
Repeatedly failed to let inspectors into the kennel, even after USDA filed a complaint; very thin and injured dogs found.
Kay Butler, High Point Kennel, Montgomery City, Missouri (REPEAT OFFENDER)
Repeated problems with filthy and unsafe conditions; dog found limping, puppy found in cage so filthy there was no clean place to stand.
Maureen Butler, PugPekinpoo-Tzu, West Plains, Missouri (REPEAT OFFENDER)
Repeatedly failed to let inspectors in the kennel; dogs had not been examined by a vet.
Kimberly Coleman, TLC Kennels, Clinton, Missouri (REPEAT OFFENDER)
Bloodied poodle found lying on her side, unable to rise; strong odors of urine and f***s.
Joe Farley, Pleasant Valley Puppies, Galena, Missouri
Cited for twisting off the tails of puppies as an improper tail docking method; other dogs had injuries and wounds.
Michael Franke, North River Kennel, Novelty, Missouri
Puppy and dogs had open wounds; cages too small; contaminated food.
Debbie Howlett, Luv Me Tender Kennel, Bolivar, Missouri
Live maggots were found on dog who had clumping fur and ulcerated skin; another had “foul smelling” ear discharge, others were matted.
Catherine Mast, C and C Kennel, Bogard, Missouri (REPEAT OFFENDER)
Rottweiler with lesions on ears had flies swarming around the lesions; received August 2016 warning from USDA.
Marlisa and Randy McAlmond, Cedar Ridge, Alton, Missouri
Many dogs found with wounds/lacerations; removed tails of weaned puppies with unacceptable “banding” method.
Eli Miller, Hill Top Kennel, Clark, Missouri (REPEAT OFFENDER)
Dog with oozing eyes, puppy with scabs and hair loss; fined $1,920 by USDA.
Renee Ray, RDR Transport, Unionville, Missouri [TRANSPORTER]
53 puppies died after being left on cargo truck with space heater running; veterinarian not contacted until eight hours later.
Anna Mary Reiff, Latham, Missouri (REPEAT OFFENDER)
Dirty conditions and excessive f***s; outdoor dogs had no bedding to protect them from the cold.
Debra Ritter, Cornerstone Farms, Curryville, Missouri (REPEAT OFFENDER)
Consumer allegedly had to pay $3,000 in vet care to save her sick puppy; state violations for underweight, sick and injured dogs.
Ellen Roberts, Rocky Top K9s, West Plains, Missouri (REPEAT OFFENDER)
Boxer had bleeding, open wound; another had ribs and hip bones showing; similar problems found repeatedly.
Marilyn Shepherd, Pup 4 U, aka Marilyn Williams, Williams Kennel, Ava, Missouri (REPEAT OFFENDER)
Dogs found with gaping, draining or open wounds; owner repeatedly failed to get veterinary treatment for sick and injured dogs; year after year of violations.
Josh L. Souza, Chevorlet Ranch [SIC], Phillipsburg, Missouri (REPEAT OFFENDER)
Dogs found panting in July heat without shade; violations found at 23 different USDA inspections.
Diana Stephenson, formerly S & S Family Puppies, Milan, Missouri (REPEAT OFFENDER)
Once notorious puppy mill operator who was shut down in 2011 found selling puppy through pet store in 2017, possibly violating prior agreement.
Tanya White and Samantha Chandler, Elites Tiny Paws, Taneyville, Missouri
Puppies had hair loss and flaky skin; received official USDA warning in August 2016.
