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Our new member Jodi just posted this link to order inspection reports on the puppy mill your puppy came from:
https://foia.aphis.usda.gov/request.html
She got the link from NoPuppyMills.com. Here were the instructions:
Ordering USDA Inspection Reports
The Freedom of Information Act allows you to view public records, which include licensees under the Animal Welfare Act. If you would like to order copies of your puppy's breeder's USDA inspections, you may do so by clicking on this link:
https://foia.aphis.usda.gov/request.html (note: You may get a security warning when entering this site. This is standard procedure when entering a secure website. It is okay to click 'yes' to continue if you get a warning)
Don't let the box about the fees discourage you. I have ordered many inspection reports and have never been charged a fee. I don't know anyone that has ever ordered them and been charged anything. The reports normally take about 2 weeks to get back.
Your request should specifically ask for all inspection reports for the last 3 years, to include photographs and administrative action that may have been taken. Include all the breeders licensing information, such as name, address, USDA number, city, state and zip.
If you want to send the request in by regular mail, CLICK HERE to print a form that you will be sending to USDA (Don't send this form to me!) for more information on your breeder/broker. Mail your request to:
USDA, APHIS, LPA, FOIA
4700 River Road Unit 50
Riverdale, MD 20737-1232
https://foia.aphis.usda.gov/request.html
She got the link from NoPuppyMills.com. Here were the instructions:
Ordering USDA Inspection Reports
The Freedom of Information Act allows you to view public records, which include licensees under the Animal Welfare Act. If you would like to order copies of your puppy's breeder's USDA inspections, you may do so by clicking on this link:
https://foia.aphis.usda.gov/request.html (note: You may get a security warning when entering this site. This is standard procedure when entering a secure website. It is okay to click 'yes' to continue if you get a warning)
Don't let the box about the fees discourage you. I have ordered many inspection reports and have never been charged a fee. I don't know anyone that has ever ordered them and been charged anything. The reports normally take about 2 weeks to get back.
Your request should specifically ask for all inspection reports for the last 3 years, to include photographs and administrative action that may have been taken. Include all the breeders licensing information, such as name, address, USDA number, city, state and zip.
If you want to send the request in by regular mail, CLICK HERE to print a form that you will be sending to USDA (Don't send this form to me!) for more information on your breeder/broker. Mail your request to:
USDA, APHIS, LPA, FOIA
4700 River Road Unit 50
Riverdale, MD 20737-1232