Breeder snapshot
Dog breeder in Kearney, NE. 53 dogs at last count. USDA and Nebraska inspectors cited no problems across 8 reports. Every report is free to read.
Bonnie Melton – Wild Waggers / The Puppy Ark
Kearney, Nebraska
USDA licensedNebraska state records
Breed(s)
Not listed in current public records
Cancelled 8/18/2024
Inspection Summary
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Dogs counted
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Inspection Report Details
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All inspections and findings in full
Bonnie Melton – Wild Waggers / The Puppy Ark is linked to 8 public inspection reports, from April 2021 to April 2026.
Across 8 inspections between April 2021 and April 2026, inspectors recorded between 18 dogs and 61 dogs at Bonnie Melton – Wild Waggers / The Puppy Ark. The most recent count was 53 dogs on April 29, 2026.
| Date | Licence | Type | Dogs counted | Inspector findings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2021 | Nebraska KN1726 | Routine inspection | 18 dogs | None |
| August 17, 2021 | USDA 47-B-0125 | Pre-license inspection | 20 dogs | None |
| April 4, 2022 | Nebraska KN1726 | Routine inspection | 46 dogs | None |
| May 11, 2022 | USDA 47-B-0125 | Routine inspection | 53 dogs | None |
| April 6, 2023 | Nebraska KN1726 | Routine inspection | 36 dogs | None |
| April 1, 2024 | Nebraska KN1726 | Routine inspection | 54 dogs | None |
| May 14, 2025 | Nebraska KN1726 | Routine inspection | 61 dogs | None |
| April 29, 2026 | Nebraska KN1726 | Routine inspection | 53 dogs | None |
Questions people ask about this kennel
Has Bonnie Melton – Wild Waggers / The Puppy Ark been cited by inspectors?
No. 8 inspections are on file and none of them recorded a problem.
How many dogs does Bonnie Melton – Wild Waggers / The Puppy Ark keep?
At the most recent inspection on file, April 29, 2026, inspectors counted 53 dogs (33 adults · 20 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
What licences does Bonnie Melton – Wild Waggers / The Puppy Ark hold?
- Nebraska licence KN1726
- USDA licence 47-B-0125 — Cancelled 8/18/2024
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