Dog & Pet Breeders in Columbia, SC
5 USDA-licensed facilities · 18 documented violations
There are 5 USDA-licensed animal facilities in Columbia, South Carolina, including commercial dog breeders, dealers, and exhibitors operating under federal Animal Welfare Act oversight. Together these facilities have undergone 61 recorded USDA inspections, resulting in 18 documented violations, 1 of them critical.
Of the 5 facilities in Columbia, 3 hold a clean compliance record (grade A or no recorded violations), while 3 have at least one documented violation. The facility with the most violations on record here is Riverbanks Zoo & Garden - 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Benedict College | 12 | 2 | Apr 9, 2026 |
| C+ | Carolina Wildlife Care Inc | 15 | 6 | Jan 27, 2026 |
| F | Riverbanks Zoo & Garden | 20 | 10 | May 29, 2025 |
| A+ | Roll-A-Pet Llc | 2 | 0 | Mar 24, 2020 |
| A+ | Graduate Science Research Center | 12 | 0 | May 28, 2025 |
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