Thorp, WI
According to public sources, EllaMae Brubaker raises the following breed(s): Boxer, Golden Retriever, Maltese, Poodle, Shihpoo, West Highland White Terrier.
Compiled from publicly available sources, which may include breeders' public listings, pet store records, and Certificates of Veterinary Inspections (CVIs). While we strive for accuracy, this information may not be accurate, current, or complete.
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.
“Health Certificates The licensee is using heath certificates designed and for use on animals sold and transported in the State of Wisconsin only.”
“Two dogs had veterinary care issues that had not been addressed by the Attending Veterinarian.”
“Two dogs were in need of veterinary care that had not been provided veterinary care at the time of inspection.”
“At the time of inspection there was no written exercise plan available for review despite dogs over 12 weeks of age being present at the facility.”
“During the inspection, I observed a Golden Retreiver trying to stick its head under the fence to lick up the water that pooled up under the watering nipple in the enclosure adjacent to it's enclosure.”
“A female maltese (microchip #900164001625419) had hair loss on the top of its head along with an open wound and dried up blood surrounding the wound.”
Counts include adults and puppies. Color reflects kennel size (green 1–49, yellow 50–149, red 150+) — not citations.
Records last reviewed June 2026.
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.
2026: Dogs with full-body wounds and limping; open abdominal wound with discharge and signs of extreme pain; water system failure leaving dogs without access to water during heat; license suspended 21 days in 2026 then reinstated.
Click a year to open that report, or learn more about the Horrible Hundred here.
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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