Dog & Pet Breeders in Charles City, IA
8 USDA-licensed facilities · 46 documented violations
There are 8 USDA-licensed animal facilities in Charles City, Iowa, including commercial dog breeders, dealers, and exhibitors operating under federal Animal Welfare Act oversight. Together these facilities have undergone 92 recorded USDA inspections, resulting in 46 documented violations, 3 of them critical.
Of the 8 facilities in Charles City, 2 hold a clean compliance record (grade A or no recorded violations), while 7 have at least one documented violation. The facility with the most violations on record here is Lavern Nolt - 25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B+ | Eugene Martin | 3 | 1 | Jun 23, 2014 |
| B | Eugene Martin | 8 | 4 | Feb 15, 2017 |
| A+ | Heather Forsyth | 1 | 1 | Aug 1, 2022 |
| F | Lavern Nolt | 14 | 25 | Jun 21, 2022 |
| B+ | Lawrence Nolt | 9 | 5 | Apr 28, 2022 |
| F | Manda Slessor | 18 | 7 | Aug 5, 2025 |
| A+ | Zimmerman French Bulldogs Llc | 4 | 0 | Dec 3, 2024 |
| F | Zoetis Inc | 35 | 3 | Apr 1, 2026 |
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