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 | 19 | 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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