Idaho Puppy Mill Violations
73 documented USDA violations across 19 facilities
USDA inspectors have documented 73 animal-welfare violations at licensed facilities in Idaho, including 7 critical citations. Of the facilities inspected in this state, 19 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 | Idaho Falls Zoo | Idaho Falls | 19 | 14 | 0 | F |
| 2 | Nancy J. Taylor | Cocolalla | 14 | 13 | 0 | F |
| 3 | Trace Inc. - Babby Farms | Caldwell | 21 | 9 | 2 | F |
| 4 | Yellowstone Bear World Inc | Rexburg | 36 | 6 | 1 | F |
| 5 | Regents Of Idaho Of The University Of Idaho | Caldwell | 16 | 5 | 0 | B+ |
| 6 | Zoo Boise | Boise | 17 | 4 | 2 | F |
| 7 | Brown Mackie College - Vet Tech Program | Boise | 4 | 4 | 0 | A |
| 8 | The Eclectic Bug Llc | Athol | 19 | 2 | 1 | C+ |
| 9 | City Of Pocatello Zoo Idaho | Pocatello | 18 | 2 | 0 | A+ |
| 10 | Dept. Of Agric. | Twin Falls | 13 | 2 | 0 | A+ |
| 11 | Mckee's Feed, Garden & Pet Center | Chubbuck | 11 | 2 | 0 | A+ |
| 12 | Northeastern Wildlife Inc | Harrison | 8 | 2 | 0 | A+ |
| 13 | Northeastern Wildlife Inc | Harrison | 9 | 2 | 0 | A+ |
| 14 | The Earthfire Institute | Tetonia | 15 | 1 | 1 | B |
| 15 | Brigham Young University - Idaho | Rexburg | 3 | 1 | 0 | A+ |
| 16 | East Idaho Aquarium | Idaho Falls | 12 | 1 | 0 | A+ |
| 17 | Idaho State University | Pocatello | 7 | 1 | 0 | A+ |
| 18 | Us Sheep Experiment Station | Dubois | 50 | 1 | 0 | A+ |
| 19 | Sandys Haven Inc | Preston | 4 | 1 | 0 | A+ |
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