North Dakota Puppy Mill Violations
20 documented USDA violations across 9 facilities
USDA inspectors have documented 20 animal-welfare violations at licensed facilities in North Dakota, including 3 critical citations. Of the facilities inspected in this state, 9 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 | North Dakota State University | Fargo | 16 | 11 | 3 | F |
| 2 | Dennis And Karla And Travis Erickson | Ruso | 7 | 2 | 0 | A+ |
| 3 | Betty Hiatt | Tower City | 6 | 1 | 0 | A+ |
| 4 | Chahinkapa Zoo | Wahpeton | 9 | 1 | 0 | A+ |
| 5 | Joshua And Trina Edwards | Lisbon | 1 | 1 | 0 | A+ |
| 6 | Northern Great Plains Research Laboratory | Mandan | 11 | 1 | 0 | A+ |
| 7 | Terence And Shirlene Serr | Hazelton | 5 | 1 | 0 | A+ |
| 8 | Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation | Medora | 14 | 1 | 0 | A+ |
| 9 | Valorie Wright | Maddock | 5 | 1 | 0 | A+ |
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