Dog & Pet Breeders in Salem, IA
16 USDA-licensed facilities · 33 documented violations
There are 16 USDA-licensed animal facilities in Salem, Iowa, including commercial dog breeders, dealers, and exhibitors operating under federal Animal Welfare Act oversight. Together these facilities have undergone 101 recorded USDA inspections, resulting in 33 documented violations.
Of the 16 facilities in Salem, 13 hold a clean compliance record (grade A or no recorded violations), while 9 have at least one documented violation. The facility with the most violations on record here is Lora Lampe - 15 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+ | 5C Puppies, Llc | 2 | 0 | May 18, 2026 |
| A | Andy Wilson | 4 | 2 | Sep 10, 2014 |
| A+ | Cody Mertens | 3 | 0 | Feb 27, 2024 |
| A+ | Cody Mertens | 1 | 0 | Jul 27, 2020 |
| A+ | Heather Anderson | 8 | 1 | Mar 27, 2024 |
| B | K & E Kennels, Inc. | 15 | 6 | Jan 8, 2026 |
| A+ | K & K Kanines Inc | 10 | 0 | Jul 1, 2025 |
| B+ | Kruse Farm Enterprises, Inc | 5 | 3 | Jun 22, 2015 |
| A+ | Larry Steffensmeier | 4 | 0 | Apr 4, 2019 |
| A+ | Lindsey Forquer | 9 | 0 | Jul 9, 2025 |
| F | Lora Lampe | 12 | 15 | Jun 6, 2017 |
| A+ | M G Cattle Inc | 7 | 2 | Mar 9, 2022 |
| A+ | Paws To Admire Inc | 5 | 0 | Feb 25, 2026 |
| A+ | Randy Dyer & Sue Dyer | 2 | 2 | Sep 26, 2014 |
| A+ | Randy Dyer, Sue Dyer | 6 | 1 | Apr 24, 2019 |
| A+ | Rycki Leraaen | 8 | 1 | Apr 21, 2022 |
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