Dog & Pet Breeders in Hickory, NC
3 USDA-licensed facilities · 3 documented violations
There are 3 USDA-licensed animal facilities in Hickory, North Carolina, including commercial dog breeders, dealers, and exhibitors operating under federal Animal Welfare Act oversight. Together these facilities have undergone 27 recorded USDA inspections, resulting in 3 documented violations.
Of the 3 facilities in Hickory, 3 hold a clean compliance record (grade A or no recorded violations), while 2 have at least one documented violation. The facility with the most violations on record here is Christopher J Patterson - 2 documented violations, current grade A+. 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+ | Brent Starnes And Misty Starnes | 8 | 0 | Apr 25, 2017 |
| A+ | Catawba Science Center | 15 | 1 | Jan 30, 2025 |
| A+ | Christopher J Patterson | 4 | 2 | Mar 9, 2020 |
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