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USDA FACILITY REPORT

Howlers Inn And Wolf Sanctuary

Bozeman, Montana 59715 - 3185 Jackson Creek Rd

B
13 Inspections
1 Total Violations
1 Critical
0 Repeat Violations
License: 81-C-0060 Type: Class C (exhibitor) Last Inspected: Apr 28, 2026 Address: 3185 Jackson Creek Rd USDA records through: Oct 1, 2026

Animals on Record

  • Wolf/Dog Hybrid38
  • Dog Adult14
  • Gray Wolf8

Inspection History

A history of USDA inspections for this facility. The complete inspection details are included with report access.

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+ 10 more inspections · 1 violation in the full report

What's in This Report

13
USDA Inspections on Record
Latest: Apr 28, 2026 · records through Oct 1, 2026
1
Violations Documented
1 Critical

Preview: most recent violation

Mar 25, 2021
3.125(a) Critical
Facilities, general.
A male wolf named Koa was in its primary enclosure when it received an injury that removed a portion of the tail. The staff
quickly identified the injury and Koa was taken to the Veterinarian, where the rest of the tail ...

The full report opens the complete inspector narrative for this and every other violation.

The full report includes:

Complete inspection timeline with dates
Every violation code and description
Inspector narratives, what they saw
Severity ratings for each violation
Repeat offense flags
Links to original USDA reports

How to Read This Report

This page shows the complete USDA inspection history for Howlers Inn And Wolf Sanctuary. The grade at the top is calculated by BreederCheck based on the total number of violations, their severity, whether any are repeat offenses, and how recently they occurred. It is not an official USDA grade, the USDA does not assign letter grades to facilities.

Each inspection in the timeline represents an actual visit by a USDA APHIS inspector. Inspections can be routine (scheduled), focused (in response to a complaint), or follow-up (to verify that previously cited violations have been corrected). The badges next to each inspection date indicate how many violations were found during that visit and their severity levels.

In the violation details section, you can read the specific regulatory codes that were cited and, when available, the inspector's narrative describing exactly what was observed. Pay particular attention to violations marked as "Repeat", these indicate problems that the breeder was previously warned about but failed to correct. Critical violations involving immediate threats to animal health or safety are the most serious and should weigh heavily in your decision-making.

If you are considering purchasing an animal from this facility, we recommend using this data as a starting point, not an endpoint. Visit the breeder in person, ask to see the animals' living conditions, request veterinary health records, and compare this facility's record to other breeders in the same state.

Frequently asked questions about Howlers Inn And Wolf Sanctuary

Is Howlers Inn And Wolf Sanctuary a USDA-licensed breeder?

Howlers Inn And Wolf Sanctuary holds USDA license number 81-C-0060 (C), which means the facility is registered under the federal Animal Welfare Act and is subject to periodic USDA APHIS inspections.

Does Howlers Inn And Wolf Sanctuary have any USDA violations on record?

Yes. USDA inspectors have documented 1 violation at this facility (1 critical). Critical and repeat violations matter most because they involve direct risks to animal health or problems the breeder was warned about before. Each cited code and the inspector narrative are in the full report above.

When was Howlers Inn And Wolf Sanctuary last inspected by the USDA?

The most recent inspection on record for Howlers Inn And Wolf Sanctuary was on Apr 28, 2026, and the facility has 13 inspections documented in total. The USDA typically inspects licensed breeders every one to three years.

Where is Howlers Inn And Wolf Sanctuary located?

Howlers Inn And Wolf Sanctuary is located in Bozeman, Montana. You can browse other USDA-licensed breeders in Montana to compare inspection records before you decide.

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