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 | 8 | 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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