44 total dogs
No findings
Eli J Yoder – Meadow Brook Kennel
Horrible Hundred> 2 Attempted Inspections
Baltic, OH
Breeder Snapshot
Eli J Yoder – Meadow Brook Kennel is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Baltic, Ohio. Pawthenticity has 18 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2014. The most recent was April 22, 2026, with 27 dogs on site. Across these inspections, USDA inspectors have documented 13 citations. See the inspection timeline below with dog counts, violation categories, inspector quotes, and links to the original PDF reports.
- Recent Dog Total
- 27
- USDA Citations
- 13
- USDA License
- 31-A-0447
- USDA License Exp
- 10/11/2028
Breed(s) Offered
According to public sources, Eli J Yoder – Meadow Brook Kennel raises the following breed(s): Maltese, Pembroke Welsh Corgi.
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.
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49 total dogsNo findings
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1 CITATIONAttempted · Repeat
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59 total dogsNo findings
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47 total dogsNo findings
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29 total dogsNo findings
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37 total dogsNo findings
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2 CITATIONS41 total dogsIncomplete dog records
“The Record of Dogs and Cats on Hand (APHIS form 7005) does not correctly disclose all of the dogs present at the facility. The facility currently has 25 adult dogs with only 21 adult dogs listed on the APHIS form 7005.”
Chew-damaged dog houses and kennel walls“Three dog houses that are provided for 5 dogs, located in building 3, have excessive chew damage present ... In the whelpingGiving birth to puppies. area of building 2, there is chew damage present on the surfaces on the front walls of the kennel around the top rim ... The damage was present on 5 kennel front walls.”
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39 total dogsNo findings
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42 total dogsNo findings
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4 CITATIONS47 total dogsChewed shelter wind/rain flap
“In an outdoor enclosure containing 1 adult Welsh Corgi dog the hard plastic/rubber flap that is being utilized as a wind/rain break has been chewed leaving only the upper half of the entrance to the shelter covered. ... the facility must provide a sufficient barrier to block wind and rain from entering the shelters.”
Unsealed, worn wood in outdoor pens“The three outdoor housing enclosures currently housing 3 adult Welsh Corgi dogs have multiple vertical support poles that are made of wood that was painted but the paint on the bottom portion of the poles has either peeled away or been removed. ... a wooden ramp that has not been sealed. ... two wooden boards at the base of the fencing ... are excessively worn, chewed, and do not appear to be sealed.”
Dirty, rusty feeders with cobwebs and ants“In two primary enclosures ... currently housing 3 adult Welsh Corgi dogs ... 3 metal gravity feeders ... were observed with cobwebs encompassing the upper half of the interior of each feeder. One of the feeders was observed to be contaminated by too numerous to count ants ... The interior surface at the bottom of the feeders was also observed with rust causing a rough irregular surface.”
Annual fecal exams not done“The facility is not following the Program of Veterinary CareA written plan, signed by a vet, for the animals' medical care. for fecal sampling. ... fecal samples were not submitted for the last two years.”
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44 total dogsNo findings
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1 CITATIONAttempted
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2 CITATIONS29 total dogsFeces buildup in outdoor pens
“The primary enclosures in the outdoor housing area are not being sufficiently cleaned. A primary enclosure housing 2 adult Welsh Pembroke Corgis was observed with too numerous to count piles of excretaAnimal waste — urine and feces. throughout the enclosure. Additionally, a primary enclosure housing a single adult Welsh Pembroke Corgi was observed with too numerous to count piles of excreta in the northeastern corner of the enclosure.”
Missing vaccine treatment records“The facility does not have the names of treatments, nor the dates of administration recorded in the medical records. ... there was a 5-month-old Maltese female (Microchip ...) found to not have a current medical record for the administration of the 7-way vaccine. ... the representative stated the 7-way vaccines were administered as prescribed, but he forgot to document it on a medical record.”
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1 CITATION27 total dogsVaccines not up to date
“The facility is not following the Program of Veterinary CareA written plan, signed by a vet, for the animals' medical care. for vaccinations. ... The available medical record for a 15- week-old female Maltese puppy ... does not show a vaccine containing leptospirosis has been administered. ... he stated she has only received the 5-way vaccines which does not contain leptospirosis.”
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):
2023: Inadequate housing; Missing veterinary records; Sanitation issues
2026: Feces "too numerous to count"; Inadequate housing; Pests
Click a year to open that report, or learn more about the Horrible Hundred here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Eli J Yoder – Meadow Brook Kennel a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
Eli J Yoder – Meadow Brook Kennel is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 31-A-0447. The license expiration date on file is 10/11/2028. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did Eli J Yoder – Meadow Brook Kennel have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 27 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does Eli J Yoder – Meadow Brook Kennel have on record?
Across all USDA inspections on file, inspectors have documented 13 citations. You can see the full breakdown in the inspection list above.
Where is Eli J Yoder – Meadow Brook Kennel located?
Eli J Yoder – Meadow Brook Kennel's facility is registered in Baltic, OH according to USDA records.
Has Eli J Yoder – Meadow Brook Kennel held more than one USDA license?
Eli J Yoder – Meadow Brook Kennel's current USDA license is 31-A-0447. 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 Eli J Yoder – Meadow Brook 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.
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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.
