Dog & Pet Breeders in Birmingham, AL
7 USDA-licensed facilities · 71 documented violations
There are 7 USDA-licensed animal facilities in Birmingham, Alabama, including commercial dog breeders, dealers, and exhibitors operating under federal Animal Welfare Act oversight. Together these facilities have undergone 97 recorded USDA inspections, resulting in 71 documented violations, 15 of them critical.
Of the 7 facilities in Birmingham, 3 hold a clean compliance record (grade A or no recorded violations), while 4 have at least one documented violation. The facility with the most violations on record here is University Of Birmingham - 28 documented violations, current grade F. Review each breeder's full inspection history below before you visit or pay a deposit, a clean record is the single best sign of a responsible local breeder.
| Grade | Facility | Inspections | Violations | Last Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F | Birmingham Zoo Inc | 17 | 4 | May 8, 2026 |
| A+ | Mc Wane Center | 2 | 0 | Dec 9, 2019 |
| A+ | Ruffner Mountain Nature Center | 8 | 0 | Apr 22, 2021 |
| F | Southern Biotechnology Assoc. | 18 | 28 | Mar 18, 2026 |
| A+ | Southern Research Institute | 2 | 0 | Feb 20, 2026 |
| F | Southern Research Institute | 27 | 11 | Feb 20, 2026 |
| F | University Of Birmingham | 23 | 28 | Feb 27, 2026 |
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