173 total dogs
No findings
Ella Raber
Horrible Hundred> 1 USDA License
Fresno, OH
Breeder Snapshot
Ella Raber is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Fresno, Ohio. Pawthenticity has 12 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2016. The most recent was September 22, 2025, with 279 dogs on site. Across these inspections, USDA inspectors have documented 3 citations. This breeder has held 2 USDA licenses: 31-A-0570 from 2016 to 2019, and current license 31-B-0217 from 2021 to present. See the inspection timeline below with dog counts, violation categories, inspector quotes, and links to the original PDF reports.
- Recent Dog Total
- 279
- USDA Citations
- 3
- USDA License
- 31-B-0217
- USDA License Exp
- 7/21/2027
Breed(s) Offered
According to public sources, Ella Raber raises the following breed(s): Australian Shepherd, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Lhasa Apso.
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.
Ella Raber — USDA License 31-A-0570 (previous)
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1 CITATIONAttempted
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333 total dogsNo findings
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334 total dogsNo findings
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363 total dogsNo findings
Ella Raber — USDA License 31-B-0217 (current)
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266 total dogsNo findings
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1 CITATION273 total dogsLhasa Apso dirty earsCavalier dirty ears, matted earsAussie matted hairCavalier matted earsCavalier matted ear
“Several dogs had mats in their hair coat and dirty ears ... Female Lhasa Apso ... has a moderate amount of reddish-brown thick, greasy debris in both ears. Female Cavalier ... has a large amount of dark brown thick, greasy debris in the right ear. The debris is matted into some of the hair in the ears forming clumps. This dog also has mats in the long hair on the outer ear flap of both ears. Male Aussie ... has mats along his right thorax ... Female Cavalier ... has dense mats on the outer ear flap of both ears. Female Cavalier ... has a large mat on the outer ear flap of the left ear.”
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1 CITATION249 total dogsMoldy food in feeders
“There were 5 stainless steel self-feeders that contained multiple pieces of dog food that were not sufficient for consumption. The pieces of dry dog food had a fuzzy, white-grey material growing on them, which appeared to be mold. Some pieces of food were also caked onto the bottom/sides of the feeder.”
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244 total dogsNo findings
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292 total dogsNo findings
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279 total dogsNo findings
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: Moldy food; Matted dogs; Dirty ears; Listed on Petland's website
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 Ella Raber a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
Ella Raber is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 31-B-0217. The license expiration date on file is 7/21/2027. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did Ella Raber have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 279 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does Ella Raber have on record?
Across all USDA inspections on file, inspectors have documented 3 citations. You can see the full breakdown in the inspection list above.
Where is Ella Raber located?
Ella Raber's facility is registered in Fresno, OH according to USDA records.
Has Ella Raber held more than one USDA license?
Ella Raber's current USDA license is 31-B-0217. 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 Ella Raber'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.
