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Dog & Pet Breeders in Memphis, TN

9 USDA-licensed facilities · 45 documented violations

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There are 9 USDA-licensed animal facilities in Memphis, Tennessee, including commercial dog breeders, dealers, and exhibitors operating under federal Animal Welfare Act oversight. Together these facilities have undergone 102 recorded USDA inspections, resulting in 45 documented violations, 14 of them critical.

Of the 9 facilities in Memphis, 4 hold a clean compliance record (grade A or no recorded violations), while 5 have at least one documented violation. The facility with the most violations on record here is Memphis Zoo And Aquarium - 19 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.

Name Grade Violations
Grade Facility Inspections Violations Last Inspected
A+ Billie Anne Williams 2 0 Feb 6, 2017
A+ Lichterman Nature Center 12 0 Mar 9, 2026
F Medical Education & Research Inst. 14 9 Jun 26, 2025
A+ Memphis Specialized Operations Inc 7 0 Feb 12, 2020
F Memphis Zoo And Aquarium 23 19 May 27, 2026
A+ Mid-South Raptor Center 2 0 Sep 2, 2025
B St Jude Childrens Research Center 13 1 Jun 25, 2025
F Univ. Of Memphis 16 13 Jun 10, 2026
C University Of Tennessee - Memphis 13 3 Jul 8, 2025

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