USDA FACILITY REPORT
A Place Called Hope, Inc.
Killingworth, Connecticut 06419 - 154 Pond Meadow Rd
Animals on Record
- Common Raven12
- Bald Eagle12
- Peregrine Falcon11
- Black Vulture9
- Red-Shouldered Hawk9
- Red-Tailed Hawk9
- Barred Owl9
- Eastern Screech-Owl9
- Great Horned Owl7
Show all 17 species
- Broad-Winged Hawk6
- American Kestrel6
- Barn Owl4
- Snowy Owl3
- Northern Saw-Whet Owl3
- Merlin3
- Turkey Vulture3
- American Crow3
Inspection History
A history of USDA inspections for this facility, with inspection details, compliance records, and original reports.
3 inspections on record
No violations on record, great sign.
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How to Read This Report
This page shows the complete USDA inspection history for A Place Called Hope, Inc.. The grade at the top is calculated by BreederCheck based on the total number of violations, their severity, whether any are repeat offenses, and how recently they occurred. It is not an official USDA grade, the USDA does not assign letter grades to facilities.
Each inspection in the timeline represents an actual visit by a USDA APHIS inspector. Inspections can be routine (scheduled), focused (in response to a complaint), or follow-up (to verify that previously cited violations have been corrected). The badges next to each inspection date indicate how many violations were found during that visit and their severity levels.
In the violation details section, you can read the specific regulatory codes that were cited and, when available, the inspector's narrative describing exactly what was observed. Pay particular attention to violations marked as "Repeat", these indicate problems that the breeder was previously warned about but failed to correct. Critical violations involving immediate threats to animal health or safety are the most serious and should weigh heavily in your decision-making.
If you are considering purchasing an animal from this facility, we recommend using this data as a starting point, not an endpoint. Visit the breeder in person, ask to see the animals' living conditions, request veterinary health records, and compare this facility's record to other breeders in the same state.
Frequently asked questions about A Place Called Hope, Inc.
Is A Place Called Hope, Inc. a USDA-licensed breeder?
A Place Called Hope, Inc. holds USDA license number 16-C-0181 (C), which means the facility is registered under the federal Animal Welfare Act and is subject to periodic USDA APHIS inspections.
Does A Place Called Hope, Inc. have any USDA violations on record?
No violations appear in the USDA inspection records we hold for A Place Called Hope, Inc.. A clean record is a good sign, but confirm it with a recent in-person visit and current veterinary health records.
When was A Place Called Hope, Inc. last inspected by the USDA?
The most recent inspection on record for A Place Called Hope, Inc. was on Aug 6, 2025, and the facility has 3 inspections documented in total. The USDA typically inspects licensed breeders every one to three years.
Where is A Place Called Hope, Inc. located?
A Place Called Hope, Inc. is located in Killingworth, Connecticut. You can browse other USDA-licensed breeders in Connecticut to compare inspection records before you decide.
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