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Hope Wadel — Hopeful Kennels
Horrible Hundred> 1 USDA License
Doylesburg, PA
Breeder Snapshot
Hope Wadel — Hopeful Kennels is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Doylesburg, Pennsylvania. Pawthenticity has 14 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2017. The most recent was February 18, 2026, with 158 dogs on site. Across these inspections, USDA inspectors have documented 3 citations. This breeder has held 2 USDA licenses: 23-B-0237 from 2017 to 2019, and current license 23-A-0713 from 2020 to present. See the inspection timeline below with dog counts, violation categories, inspector quotes, and links to the original PDF reports.
- Recent Dog Total
- 158
- USDA Citations
- 3
- USDA License
- 23-A-0713
- USDA License Exp
- 2/6/2027
Breed(s) Offered
According to public sources, Hope Wadel — Hopeful Kennels raises the following breed(s): Goldendoodle.
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.
Hope Wadel — Hopeful Kennels — USDA License 23-B-0237 (previous)
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25 total dogsNo findings
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Hope Wadel — Hopeful Kennels — USDA License 23-A-0713 (current)
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52 total dogsNo findings
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170 total dogsNo findings
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144 total dogsNo findings
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141 total dogsNo findings
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1 CITATIONAttempted
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1 CITATION185 total dogsBroken pen gate latches
“The gates on seven of the dog enclosures have latches that are not functioning properly ... a 3'-4' gap is still present when the dogs jump against the gates.”
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158 total dogsNo findings
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1 CITATIONAttempted
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149 total dogsNo findings
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158 total dogsNo findings
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158 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):
2019: Fraudulent records; Received seven underage puppies; Exceeded license limits
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 Hope Wadel — Hopeful Kennels a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
Hope Wadel — Hopeful Kennels is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 23-A-0713. The license expiration date on file is 2/6/2027. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did Hope Wadel — Hopeful Kennels have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 158 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does Hope Wadel — Hopeful Kennels 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 Hope Wadel — Hopeful Kennels located?
Hope Wadel — Hopeful Kennels's facility is registered in Doylesburg, PA according to USDA records.
Has Hope Wadel — Hopeful Kennels held more than one USDA license?
Hope Wadel — Hopeful Kennels's current USDA license is 23-A-0713. 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 Hope Wadel — Hopeful Kennels'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.
