24 total dogs
No findings
James & Malinda Hilty – Four Corner Puppies / Pawfect Puppies
Horrible Hundred> 1 USDA LicenseMultiple Licenses at AddressLLC Info Available
Fort Wayne, IN / Grabill, IN
Breeder Snapshot
Four Corner Puppies LLC is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Pawthenticity has 12 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2018. The most recent was January 13, 2026, with 71 dogs on site. Across these inspections, USDA inspectors documented no citations. This breeder has held 3 USDA licenses: 32-A-0709 from 2018 to 2019, 32-B-0257 from 2021 to 2022, and current license 32-A-1003 from 2022 to present. See the inspection timeline below with dog counts, violation categories, inspector quotes, and links to the original PDF reports.
- Recent Dog Total
- 71
- USDA Citations
- 0
- USDA License
- 32-A-1003
- USDA License Exp
- 9/30/2028
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.
James & Malinda Hilty – Four Corner Puppies / Pawfect Puppies — USDA License 32-A-0709 (previous)
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64 total dogsNo findings
James & Malinda Hilty – Four Corner Puppies / Pawfect Puppies — USDA License 32-B-0257 (previous)
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65 total dogsNo findings
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70 total dogsNo findings
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70 total dogsNo findings
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55 total dogsNo findings
James & Malinda Hilty – Four Corner Puppies / Pawfect Puppies — USDA License 32-A-1003 (current)
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61 total dogsNo findings
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62 total dogsNo findings
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32 total dogsNo findings
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57 total dogsNo findings
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69 total dogsNo findings
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71 total dogsNo findings
Other USDA licenses at this address
USDA License 32-B-0276 (Pawfect Puppies, LLC) is listed at the same address. This licensee's inspection reports are shown below for transparency.
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No findings
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13 total dogsNo findings
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19 total dogsNo findings
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7 total dogsNo findings
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11 total dogsNo findings
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2 CITATIONS107 total dogsOther
“At an inspection for a different licensee, I came across an APHIS 7006 record showing this licensee sent the other licensee six puppies prior to eight weeks of age.”
Enclosures“At least five enclosures were too small for the puppies they contained.”
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21 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):
2026: Underage puppies transported; Cramped enclosures; Multiple violations; Owns pet store Your Pawfect Puppy
Click a year to open that report, or learn more about the Horrible Hundred here.
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LLC Details
- Formed: July 28, 2015, in Indiana
- Status: Active
- Agent: MITCHEL THOMPSON
- Member: James Hilty
- LLC address matches the kennel's USDA address ✅
- Source: OpenCorporates →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is James & Malinda Hilty – Four Corner Puppies / Pawfect Puppies a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
James & Malinda Hilty – Four Corner Puppies / Pawfect Puppies is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 32-A-1003. The license expiration date on file is 9/30/2028. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did James & Malinda Hilty – Four Corner Puppies / Pawfect Puppies have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 71 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does James & Malinda Hilty – Four Corner Puppies / Pawfect Puppies have on record?
Across all USDA inspections on file, inspectors have documented 0 citations. You can see the full breakdown in the inspection list above.
Where is James & Malinda Hilty – Four Corner Puppies / Pawfect Puppies located?
James & Malinda Hilty – Four Corner Puppies / Pawfect Puppies's facility is registered in Fort Wayne, IN / Grabill, IN according to USDA records.
Has James & Malinda Hilty – Four Corner Puppies / Pawfect Puppies held more than one USDA license?
James & Malinda Hilty – Four Corner Puppies / Pawfect Puppies's current USDA license is 32-A-1003. 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 James & Malinda Hilty – Four Corner Puppies / Pawfect Puppies'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.
