Dog & Pet Breeders in Newport News, VA
9 USDA-licensed facilities · 30 documented violations
There are 9 USDA-licensed animal facilities in Newport News, Virginia, including commercial dog breeders, dealers, and exhibitors operating under federal Animal Welfare Act oversight. Together these facilities have undergone 73 recorded USDA inspections, resulting in 30 documented violations.
Of the 9 facilities in Newport News, 5 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 Pet World Ltd - 11 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+ | Christopher Newport University | 10 | 0 | May 25, 2023 |
| A+ | Christopher Newport University | 0 | 0 | N/A |
| A+ | Jennifer Flanagan | 6 | 0 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| A+ | Karen Drenning | 1 | 0 | Jul 31, 2014 |
| A+ | Karen Drenning | 6 | 2 | Nov 4, 2019 |
| F | Peninsula Spca Inc | 13 | 8 | May 21, 2026 |
| F | Pet World Ltd | 10 | 11 | Oct 2, 2024 |
| B+ | Virginia Living Museum Inc | 12 | 3 | May 28, 2025 |
| C | Wilcox Bait And Tackle Inc | 15 | 6 | May 16, 2025 |
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