Maine Puppy Mill Violations
106 documented USDA violations across 17 facilities
USDA inspectors have documented 106 animal-welfare violations at licensed facilities in Maine, including 2 critical citations. Of the facilities inspected in this state, 17 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 | Cat's Paw Farm | North Berwick | 22 | 22 | 0 | F |
| 2 | York's Wild Kingdom | York Beach | 33 | 17 | 1 | F |
| 3 | Dew Haven | Mount Vernon | 15 | 16 | 0 | F |
| 4 | Sdix Llc | Windham | 13 | 8 | 0 | F |
| 5 | Candis Veilleux | Winslow | 15 | 7 | 0 | C+ |
| 6 | State Of Maine | Gray | 15 | 6 | 1 | F |
| 7 | Sdix Llc | Windham | 17 | 6 | 0 | F |
| 8 | Pet Food Solution, Inc. | Windham | 23 | 5 | 0 | C |
| 9 | A E Howell Wildlife Conservation Center | Amity | 4 | 3 | 0 | A+ |
| 10 | Acadia Zoological Park Inc | Trenton | 12 | 3 | 0 | B+ |
| 11 | Bushover's Biologicals, Inc. | Vassalboro | 13 | 3 | 0 | A+ |
| 12 | Sinclair Bioresources L L C | Windham | 25 | 3 | 0 | B |
| 13 | The Center For Wildlife | Cape Neddick | 11 | 2 | 0 | A |
| 14 | York County Community College | Wells | 11 | 2 | 0 | A+ |
| 15 | Diamed Inc | Windham | 14 | 1 | 0 | A+ |
| 16 | Research & Sponsored Programs | Orono | 12 | 1 | 0 | A+ |
| 17 | University Of Main At Augusta Bangor Campus | Bangor | 5 | 1 | 0 | A+ |
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