Betty Meeks — Meeks Kennel

Horrible Hundred

Caulfield, MO

Breeder Snapshot

Betty Meeks — Meeks Kennel is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Caulfield, Missouri. Pawthenticity has 12 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2014. The most recent was September 18, 2025, with 61 dogs on site. Across these inspections, USDA inspectors documented no citations. See the inspection timeline below with dog counts, violation categories, inspector quotes, and links to the original PDF reports.
Recent Dog Total
61
USDA Citations
0
USDA License
43-A-5388
USDA License Exp
8/21/2026

Breed(s) Offered

According to public sources, Betty Meeks — Meeks Kennel raises the following breed(s): Boston Terrier, Bulldog, Pug.

Compiled from publicly available sources, which may include breeders' public listings, inspection reports, pet store records, and Certificates of Veterinary Inspections (CVIs). While we strive for accuracy, this information may not be accurate, current, or complete.

USDA Inspections

USDA inspectors visit licensed dog breeders to check that their facilities meet federal Animal Welfare Act standards — housing, food and water, veterinary care, sanitation, and how the dogs are handled. Each visit produces a public report through the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). For citations, we've included the first sentence of the report. Click the PDF to read the entire inspection.

Counts include adults and puppies. The dog-count color shows kennel size: green for smaller kennels, yellow for mid-size, and red for the largest (150 or more dogs). In the findings column, a red finding marks a critical citation.

Horrible Hundred

The Humane Society’s “Horrible Hundred” is an annual report that highlights dog breeders across the United States with repeated or serious animal-welfare concerns. Below is a summary of the concerns noted in the report(s):

2025: Bulldog with fight wounds; Thin Boston terrier; Inadequate veterinary records

2026: Pug with swollen eye not taken to vet; Contaminated feeders

Click a year to open that report, or learn more about the Horrible Hundred here.

The Humane Society's Horrible Hundred report is the result of extensive research and investigation. Please consider supporting the Humane Society's efforts with a donation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Betty Meeks — Meeks Kennel a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
Betty Meeks — Meeks Kennel is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 43-A-5388. The license expiration date on file is 8/21/2026. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did Betty Meeks — Meeks Kennel have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 61 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does Betty Meeks — Meeks Kennel have on record?
Across all USDA inspections on file, inspectors have documented 0 citations. You can see the full breakdown in the inspection list above.
Where is Betty Meeks — Meeks Kennel located?
Betty Meeks — Meeks Kennel's facility is registered in Caulfield, MO according to USDA records.
Has Betty Meeks — Meeks Kennel held more than one USDA license?
Betty Meeks — Meeks Kennel's current USDA license is 43-A-5388. If a previous license is listed in the profile header above, this breeder has held more than one USDA license over time.
Where can I view Betty Meeks — Meeks Kennel's original USDA inspection reports?
Every inspection on this profile links to the original USDA PDF — the same document inspectors filed. Click any inspection above to open the source report.

Concerned about an animal's welfare? You can file a complaint with the Companion Animal Protection Society (CAPS), an independent nonprofit that investigates conditions at breeders and pet shops. File a complaint with CAPS.

Pawthenticity summarizes public inspection records from USDA APHIS to help people make informed decisions. The findings, citation codes, and dates shown are drawn directly from those records and reflect conditions documented on the inspection date(s) shown — they may not reflect current operations. Category and severity labels are our summary of the USDA's own findings, not independent judgments about a breeder. If you believe any information here is inaccurate or out of date, please submit a correction.

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