Wyoming Puppy Mill Violations
72 documented USDA violations across 16 facilities
USDA inspectors have documented 72 animal-welfare violations at licensed facilities in Wyoming, including 5 critical citations. Of the facilities inspected in this state, 16 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 | Kindness Ranch | Hartville | 20 | 19 | 2 | F |
| 2 | Jan Thiel, Inc. | Cheyenne | 9 | 11 | 0 | F |
| 3 | University Of Wyoming | Laramie | 16 | 8 | 2 | F |
| 4 | Eastern Wyoming College | Torrington | 17 | 8 | 0 | F |
| 5 | Dog Is My Copilot, Inc | Jackson | 3 | 7 | 0 | F |
| 6 | Keri Caraher & Ethan Wilhelm | Pines Bluff | 19 | 6 | 0 | C |
| 7 | Wyoming Fish & Game | Wheatland | 14 | 3 | 0 | B+ |
| 8 | Misty Davila | Cheyenne | 2 | 2 | 0 | A |
| 9 | Whispering Winds Pet Crematory | Laramie | 7 | 1 | 1 | B |
| 10 | Jill Flores | Rock Springs | 4 | 1 | 0 | A+ |
| 11 | Little Critters Mobile Petting Zoo & Farm, L L C | Cheyenne | 1 | 1 | 0 | A+ |
| 12 | Michelle Nelson | Rock Springs | 2 | 1 | 0 | A+ |
| 13 | Rich Knarr | Laramie | 1 | 1 | 0 | A+ |
| 14 | Windy City Pet Store, Llc | Laramie | 3 | 1 | 0 | A+ |
| 15 | Worm Tool Llc | Buford | 1 | 1 | 0 | A+ |
| 16 | Wy Dept Of State Pks & Cultural Resources - Hssp | Thermopolis | 23 | 1 | 0 | A+ |
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