Puerto Rico Puppy Mill Violations
147 documented USDA violations across 14 facilities
USDA inspectors have documented 147 animal-welfare violations at licensed facilities in Puerto Rico, including 4 critical citations. Of the facilities inspected in this state, 14 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 | Zoological De P.r. At Mayaguez | Mayaguez | 17 | 81 | 1 | F |
| 2 | University Of Puerto Rico - Medical Science | San Juan | 35 | 16 | 3 | F |
| 3 | Alexander Marrero Rodriguez | Mayaguez | 12 | 8 | 0 | C |
| 4 | Universidad Interamericana De Puerto Rico | Bayamon | 17 | 8 | 0 | C |
| 5 | Universidad Lnteramericana De Puerto Rico | Bayamon | 14 | 7 | 0 | F |
| 6 | Xiomara Ferrer | Cabo Rojo | 10 | 5 | 0 | B |
| 7 | Jairo Castro Lozada | San Juan | 10 | 4 | 0 | A |
| 8 | Learn And Grow Therapy Group, Llc | Camuy | 3 | 4 | 0 | B |
| 9 | Universidad De Puerto Rico En Arecibo | Arecibo | 8 | 4 | 0 | A |
| 10 | Universidad Ana G Mendez Gurabo Campus | Gurabo | 21 | 3 | 0 | A+ |
| 11 | Luis Morales Potrero | Lares | 1 | 2 | 0 | A+ |
| 12 | Parque De Las Ciencias | Bayamon | 12 | 2 | 0 | A |
| 13 | Puerto Rico Animal Adventures | San Juan | 3 | 2 | 0 | A |
| 14 | School Of Veterinary Medicine | Gurabo | 1 | 1 | 0 | A+ |
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