11 total dogs
No findings
Jerry Bontrager
Rome City, IN
> 1 USDA License
Breeder Snapshot
Jerry Bontrager is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Rome City, Indiana. Pawthenticity has 6 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2016. The most recent was January 7, 2025, with 12 dogs on site. Across these inspections, USDA inspectors have documented 1 citation. This breeder has held 2 USDA licenses: 32-A-0567 from 2016 to 2017, and current license 32-A-0931 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
- 12
- USDA Citations
- 1
- USDA License
- 32-A-0931
- USDA License Exp
- 1/24/2028
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.
Jerry Bontrager — USDA License 32-A-0567 (previous)
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“A responsible adult was not available to accompany APHIS Officials during the inspection process at 10:30am on 24-OCT-17.”
Jerry Bontrager — USDA License 32-A-0931 (current)
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12 total dogsNo findings
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24 total dogsNo findings
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9 total dogsNo findings
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12 total dogsNo findings
Counts include adults and puppies. Color reflects kennel size (green 1–49, yellow 50–149, red 150+) — not citations.
Records last reviewed May 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jerry Bontrager a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
Jerry Bontrager is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 32-A-0931. The license expiration date on file is 1/24/2028. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did Jerry Bontrager have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 12 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does Jerry Bontrager have on record?
Across all USDA inspections on file, inspectors have documented 1 citations. You can see the full breakdown in the inspection list above.
Where is Jerry Bontrager located?
Jerry Bontrager's facility is registered in Rome City, IN according to USDA records.
Has Jerry Bontrager held more than one USDA license?
Jerry Bontrager's current USDA license is 32-A-0931. 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 Jerry Bontrager'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.
