District of Columbia Puppy Mill Violations
15 documented USDA violations across 5 facilities
USDA inspectors have documented 15 animal-welfare violations at licensed facilities in District of Columbia, including 1 critical citations. Of the facilities inspected in this state, 5 have at least one violation on record. The facilities below are ranked by total documented violations — the operations most worth scrutinizing before you buy.
A violation does not automatically mean a breeder is unsafe today — some have corrected problems after being cited — but a high or repeated count, especially critical citations involving veterinary care or housing, is a serious warning sign. Click any facility to read its full inspection history.
| # | Facility | City | Inspections | Violations | Critical | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Washington University | Washington | 13 | 5 | 0 | C+ |
| 2 | National Zoological Park | Washington | 30 | 4 | 0 | B |
| 3 | Washington Hospital Center | Washington | 28 | 3 | 1 | D |
| 4 | Children's National Medical Center | Washington | 13 | 2 | 0 | A |
| 5 | Bluebird Nordic Icelandic Carrier | Washington | 2 | 1 | 0 | A+ |
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