18 total dogs
No findings
First Light Farms LLC
Poplar Bluff, MO
Critical Violation(s)Horrible HundredLLC Info Available
Breeder Snapshot
First Light Farms LLC is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Pawthenticity has 10 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2018. The most recent counted inspection was December 15, 2025, with 30 dogs on site. Across these inspections, USDA inspectors have documented 6 citations, including 1 critical violation. See the inspection timeline below with dog counts, violation categories, inspector quotes, and links to the original PDF reports.
- Recent Dog Total
- 30
- USDA Citations
- 6
- USDA License
- 43-A-6373
- USDA License Exp
- 11/8/2026
Breed(s) Offered
According to public sources, First Light Farms LLC raises the following breed(s): Australian Shepherd, Dachshund, Mini Australian Shepherd, Pomsky, Standard Poodle.
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 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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30 total dogsNo findings
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31 total dogsNo findings
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23 total dogsNo findings
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24 total dogsNo findings
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42 total dogsNo findings
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27 total dogs‼️ Veterinary Care · Critical
“Two dogs on separate occasions were injured or became ill and did not receive appropriate veterinary care.”
⚠️ Records“A litter of seven Daschund puppies born August 24, 2025 were not identified at the time of inspection.”
⚠️ Outdoor Housing“At the time of inspection, Rikko, an eight year old male Standard Poodle with identification number 7E10036772, was housed in an outdoor run with no access to shelter or shade.”
⚠️ Veterinary Care“The licensee is missing medical records detailing when problems are identified and details regarding how those conditions are treated.”
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30 total dogsNo findings
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Counts include adults and puppies. Color reflects kennel size (green 1–49, yellow 50–149, red 150+) — not citations.
Records last reviewed June 2026.
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.
LLC Details
- Name: First Light Farms LLC
- Formed: January 30, 2010, in Missouri
- Status: Active
- Agent: Rhonda Kelly Roth
- Member: Rhonda Roth
- LLC address matches the kennel's USDA address ✅
- Source: OpenCorporates →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is First Light Farms LLC a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
First Light Farms LLC is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 43-A-6373. The license expiration date on file is 11/8/2026. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did First Light Farms LLC have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 30 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does First Light Farms LLC have on record?
Across all USDA inspections on file, inspectors have documented 6 citations. You can see the full breakdown in the inspection list above.
Where is First Light Farms LLC located?
First Light Farms LLC's facility is registered in Poplar Bluff, MO according to USDA records.
Has First Light Farms LLC held more than one USDA license?
First Light Farms LLC's current USDA license is 43-A-6373. 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 First Light Farms LLC'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.
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.
