Highly critical audit report of USDA breeder inspections is released

"A dog breeder was not cited for one of its dogs dying from a fight with a cage mate prior to our inspection."

This is a direct quote from the latest USDA audit, conducted by the Animal Care Program Oversight of Dog Breeder Inspections. The report also indicated that 80% of dog breeders that were visited, continued to have at least one AWA (Animal Welfare Act) noncompliance. Some NCI's (noncompliant items) that were noted include:

• Excessive feces and flies

• No water provided

• Lack of adequate bedding in outdoor shelter

• Contaminated dog food and inadequate food storage

A licensed breeder does not equal a responsible breeder. Click here to read the complete audit report.