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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