Breeder snapshot
Joey Farley – Pleasant Valley Puppies is linked to 23 public inspection reports from USDA.
Galena, Missouri
Joey Farley – Pleasant Valley Puppies is linked to 23 public inspection reports from USDA.
Inspection Dog Counts
Joey Farley – Pleasant Valley Puppies is linked to 23 public inspection reports, carrying 56 inspector findings, from October 2015 to November 2025.
Across 22 inspections between October 2015 and November 2025, inspectors recorded between 2 dogs and 146 dogs at Joey Farley – Pleasant Valley Puppies. The most recent count was 56 dogs on November 19, 2025.
| Date | Licence | Type | Dogs counted | Inspector findings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2015 | USDA 43-A-6006 | Pre-license inspection #2 | 45 dogs | None |
| February 23, 2016 | USDA 43-A-6006 | Routine inspection | 57 dogs | 10 findings |
| March 22, 2016 | USDA 43-A-6006 | Routine inspection | 57 dogs | None |
| June 29, 2016 | USDA 43-A-6006 | Routine inspection | 74 dogs | 13 findings |
| July 8, 2016 | USDA 43-A-6006 | Focused inspection | 20 dogs | None |
| September 17, 2016 | USDA 43-A-6006 | Routine inspection | 2 dogs | None |
| August 15, 2017 | USDA 43-A-6006 | Routine inspection | 107 dogs | None |
| July 26, 2018 | USDA 43-A-6006 | Routine inspection | 135 dogs | None |
| July 9, 2019 | USDA 43-A-6006 | Routine inspection | 146 dogs | 6 findings |
| July 23, 2019 | USDA 43-A-6006 | Attempted inspection | No access | None |
| July 24, 2019 | USDA 43-A-6006 | Routine inspection | 133 dogs | 6 findings |
| August 20, 2019 | USDA 43-A-6006 | Routine inspection | 112 dogs | 16 findings |
| December 19, 2019 | USDA 43-A-6006 | Routine inspection | 115 dogs | None |
| April 13, 2021 | USDA 43-A-6006 | Routine inspection | 74 dogs | 5 findings |
| July 15, 2021 | USDA 43-A-6006 | Routine inspection | 82 dogs | None |
| October 13, 2021 | USDA 43-A-6006 | Routine inspection | 84 dogs | None |
| April 5, 2022 | USDA 43-A-6006 | Routine inspection | 67 dogs | None |
| September 30, 2022 | USDA 43-A-6006 | Routine inspection | 65 dogs | None |
| November 14, 2022 | USDA 43-A-6006 | Re-license inspection | 52 dogs | None |
| August 25, 2023 | USDA 43-A-6006 | Routine inspection | 52 dogs | None |
| October 8, 2024 | USDA 43-A-6006 | Routine inspection | 64 dogs | None |
| September 17, 2025 | USDA 43-A-6006 | Routine inspection | 52 dogs | None |
| November 19, 2025 | USDA 43-A-6006 | Re-license inspection | 56 dogs | None |
57 dogs recorded (39 adults · 18 puppies).
The licensee had written instructions from her Attending Veterinarian on how to dock puppy tails. … The licensee was removing the tails by twisting them off and then applying blood clotter without apposing the skin.
An adult Norwich terrier had excessively long toenails and the digits were twisting to the side.
An adult, male English Bulldog named Bubba (m/c# 9560000089921466) was too thin. His vertebrae and hip bones were visible. … She had only used the dewormer for one day.
An adult, female Weimeraner named Myra (no microchip number found) had been bitten on the back of her left hind leg by another dog. The teeth wounds were visible and the dog's thigh was red and swollen. The licensee had noticed the problem last week and was using medication prescribed for another dog. The licensee stated that the wound did not seem to be improving.
A four-month-old female Weimeraner named Mathilda had an intermittent dry cough of approximately one week duration. The owner had been treating the dog but it was not improving and there were no medical records of treatment.
An adult, male Shiba Inu (m/c# 941000017801694) sat on his rump with his back legs extended forward rather than sitting on his haunches. He was able to walk, but was not able to lift the front half of his body off of the ground, such as when attempting to jump against a wall. The licensee had not noticed the problem and the dog had not been examined by a veterinarian.
The twenty pens in the sheltered building had accumulations of feces and hair in front of each pen. These accumulations occurred where the pens were hosed out without any type of drainage system.
There were several pens, which have concrete flooring, that had standing water in the outside portion of the pens.
These accumulations occurred where the pens were hosed out without any type of drainage system.
The adult Weimaraners had a metal building that they used as a group shelter. However, there was no bedding in the building. A lack of bedding can be uncomfortable and can result in hypothermia with subsequent health problems. The licensee must provide clean, dry bedding when the ambient temperature falls below 50 degrees F and must provide additional bedding when the ambient temperature is 35 degrees F or lower. TO BE CORRECTED BY FEBRUARY 24, 2016.
74 dogs recorded (64 adults · 10 puppies).
A female Neopolitan Mastiff (m/c# 900000000091586) had a thick gray discharge in both eyes. The skin around the eyes was also swollen, with the right eye being more severely affected.
A female Neopolitan Mastiff (m/c# 900000000091586; same dog as listed above) had thinning hair on her neck.
A female Neopolitan Mastiff (m/c# 900000000091598) had hair loss under her neck and on her chest.
A brown and white, adult, female French Bulldog named Colleen (m/c# 0801335740) had a 1 inch area of hair loss and moist, reddened skin on the right side of her head. She also had a 1 inch X 2 inch area of hair loss and moist, reddened skin on her left shoulder above the elbow.
A brown and white, adult, female English Bulldog named Chloe (m/c# 0A01442158) had a 2 inch area of hair loss and moist, reddened skin on her right shoulder.
A 5-month-old female English Bulldog named Lil' Bit (m/c# 985112006777098) had a half-inch X 1 inch area of hair loss and moist, reddened skin on the back of her neck.
A partially used box of puppy vaccine (Duramune Max5) had an expiration date of 09 May, 2016. The vaccine was located in the refrigerator with other medications ready for use.
The licensee's Dogs on Hand (APHIS form 7005) listed 42 adult dogs at the facility. However, the inspector counted 64 adult dogs (16 weeks old or older) at the facility during the inspection. Properly completed acquisition records are necessary for identification of dogs to facilitate record-keeping requirements for inventory, disposition, transport, and healthcare. The licensee must update the Record of Acquisition and maintain the record on a regular basis so that it always has accurate information regarding acquisition, identification, and disposition for all dogs. TO BE CORRECTED BY JULY 15, 2016.
Shelter from the elements. One outdoor enclosure contained two adult Wiemeraners and one shelter. Another outdoor enclosure contained two Neopolitan Mastiffs and one shelter. Neither of the shelters had a wind/rain break. Shelters must provide protection from the rain and wind. The licensee must provide wind/rain breaks for all shelters. TO BE CORRECTED BY JULY 4, 2016.
One outdoor enclosure contained two adult Wiemeraners and one shelter. Another outdoor enclosure contained two Neopolitan Mastiffs and one shelter. The shelters were not large enough to allow both dogs to sit, stand, lie in a normal manner, and to turn about freely.
Two outdoor enclosures, each housing 3 Australian shepherds, did not have any type of shelter.
Cleaning of primary enclosures. In the concrete sheltered building, two enclosures had a buildup of fecal material on the inside portion of the enclosures. The piles of fecal material had been removed; however, the majority of the inside portions had a layer of dried fecal matter that had been spread by the dogs smearing the feces on the floor with their feet. Also, one of the enclosures had a buildup of dirt and grime on a wall. Fecal material, dirt, and grime can soil the dogs, can create disease hazards and odor, and can attract pests and insects. The licensee must clean the primary enclosures as frequently as necessary to remove accumulation of feces, dirt, and grime. TO BE CORRECTED BY JULY 4, 2016.
Pest Control. There is inadequate pest control as evidenced by an accumulation of rodent fecal matter in several areas within the concrete sheltered building. The rodent feces was present on a shelf as well as on the floor, including next to the stored bags of dog food. Rodents and other pests can transmit disease and can contaminate food supplies. The licensee must establish an effective pest control program. TO BE CORRECTED BY JULY 15, 2016.
146 dogs recorded (85 adults · 61 puppies).
A litter of eight Weimaraner puppies born on 06/04/19 were undersized for their age and underweight. They were lethargic and had many ticks on them. All of the puppies were thin with three of the puppies having visible ribs and hip bones. One of these puppies was extremely weak, had difficulty standing, and had visible shoulder and vertebral bones. The puppies were housed in an outdoor enclosure. The puppies had not received any type of supplemental nutrition or husbandry. A veterinarian had not been consulted about their condition.
***An adult female Weimaraner named "Daisy" (m/c 941000014976966) had ticks covering most of its body. Many of the ticks were engorged. A veterinarian had not been consulted about treating and controlling this severe parasite problem.
All of the dogs listed on the Record of Acquisition for dogs on hand (APHIS form 7005) were missing the information for the name and address of the persons from whom the dogs were acquired, the age or date of birth, the date acquired, and a description of the dog. Complete information on this form is necessary for identification and tracing purposes. The licensee shall ensure that this form is complete and up to date at all times. To be corrected by July 30, 2019.
A litter of eight Weimaraner puppies born on June 04, 2019, were whelped and maintained in an outdoor enclosure. All eight puppies were undersized and underweight, with one puppy being so weak it had trouble standing and walking. The ambient temperature at the time of the inspection was 92 degrees F. The puppies were lethargic, moved very little, and were panting. The Attending Veterinarian had written "N/A" on the licensee's Program of Veterinary Care under Non-Climate Control Whelping. Young and sick puppies have difficulty acclimating to temperature extremes. The licensee must ensure that sick, infirm, aged, and young dogs are not housed outdoors unless the practice is specifically approved by the Attending Veterinarian. These dogs must be moved to a climate-controlled building on July 09, 2019.
There were excessively tall weeds and grasses in the enclosures for the Weimaraners and Bernese Mtn. Dogs. Tall weeds and grasses provide habitat for pests such as ticks, fleas, and snakes. The licensee must ensure that weeds and grasses are controlled so as to facilitate cleaning of the premises and pest control. To be corrected by July 10, 2019.
An adult female Weimaraner had ticks covering most of its body. A litter of eight Weimaraner puppies had ticks on their abdomens and chests. Ticks can result in anemia and can carry diseases that can affect the health of the dogs. The licensee must establish an effective pest control program for the dogs and for the premises. To be corrected by July 19, 2019.
133 dogs recorded (83 adults · 50 puppies).
There were excessively tall weeds and grass in the enclosures for the Weimaraners, Bernese Mtn. Dogs, and Golden Retrievers. Tall weeds and grassses provide habitat for pests such as ticks, fleas, mice, and snakes. The licensee must ensure that weeds and grasses are controlled so as to facilitate pest control and cleaning of the premises.
At least 6 adult dogs had ticks attached to their bodies.
A Bernese Mountain dog had a bloody area on its back due to a nest of ticks.
Two Wiemaraners had a few ticks on their abdomens.
Three Cocker Spaniels had many ticks on their chests and abdomens.
At least 6 adult dogs had ticks attached to their bodies. A Bernese Mountain dog had a bloody area on its back due to a nest of ticks. Two Wiemaraners had a few ticks on their abdomens. Three Cocker Spaniels had many ticks on their chests and abdomens.
112 dogs recorded (76 adults · 36 puppies).
**A male Cocker Spaniel named Crosby had patchy hair loss over much of his body. He also had thickened skin on the underside of his neck, chest, on his rump either side of his tail.
**A female Cocker Spaniel named Mooney had greasy hair over her back and sides, patchy hair loss, scaly skin, and reddened scabby areas on her chest.
**A female Cocker Spaniel named Gloria had nearly complete hair loss on her tail, the adjacent areas on her rump, and behind her ears. She also had areas of missing hair on her neck and back.
**A male Springer Spaniel named Spiffy had areas of missing hair about the size of a silver dollar to the right of his tail and on the tip of his tail.
**A male Cocker Spaniel named Archie had matted hair on his ears and both back feet.
**A female Bernese Mtn. Dog named Sheba had matted hair behind both ears, on her back, and above her tail.
Multiple adult dogs had a variety of skin and haircoat conditions. **A male Cocker Spaniel named Crosby had patchy hair loss over much of his body. He also had thickened skin on the underside of his neck, chest, on his rump either side of his tail. **A female Cocker Spaniel named Mooney had greasy hair over her back and sides, patchy hair loss, scaly skin, and reddened scabby areas on her chest. **A female Cocker Spaniel named Gloria had nearly complete hair loss on her tail, the adjacent areas on her rump, and behind her ears. She also had areas of missing hair on her neck and back. **A male Springer Spaniel named Spiffy had areas of missing hair about the size of a silver dollar to the right of his tail and on the tip of his tail. **A male Cocker Spaniel named Archie had matted hair on his ears and both back feet. … Dog named Sheba had matted hair behind both ears, on her back, and above her tail.
The licensee is not performing adequate daily observations to detect ticks on her dogs. The licensee does not have direct and frequent communication with her veterinarian regarding the skin problems of her dogs. Daily observation of all the dogs and direct, frequent communication with the veterinarian is required so that timely and accurate information on problems of animal health, behavior, and well-being is conveyed to the attending veterinarian. TO BE CORRECTED TODAY.
The Golden Retrievers had dug a hole under the fence of their enclosure and during the inspection were crawling under the fence and entering the adjacent Weimaraner enclosure. The two male dogs began fighting, resulting in the Golden Retriever receiving a bite on one ear. Primary enclosures must be structurally sound and kept in good repair to prevent dogs from escaping. The licensee must ensure that enclosures contain the dogs securely. TO BE CORRECTED TODAY.
**A male Corgi named Dusty had ticks in his ears.
**A female Weimaraner named Bella had ticks on her back. **A female Weimaraner named Tilley had ticks in her ears. … **A male Weimaraner named Hank had ticks in his ears.
**A male Springer Spaniel named Spiffy had ticks in his ears. **A female Springer Spaniel named Georgie had ticks in her ears and on her side.
**A male mini-Aussie named Willie had ticks in his ears and on his abdomen.
**A female Poodle named Mia had ticks in her ears and on her abdomen.
**A female Bernese Mtn. Dog named Katie had a tick in one ear.
**A female Weimaraner named Tilley had ticks in her ears. … **A male Weimaraner named Hank had ticks in his ears.
74 dogs recorded (48 adults · 26 puppies).
*A female Poodle (m/c 990000001620703) had ticks on her abdomen.
*A female Cocker spaniel (m/c 941000019091519) had ticks on her abdomen.
*A male Cocker spaniel (m/c 7E10075525) had ticks and their waste material on his back.
*A female Weimaraner (m/c 94000014977100) had ticks on the interior surface of her ears.
*A female Weimaraner (m/c 4B03193226) had engorged ticks on her neck.
Yes. Inspectors recorded 56 problems across 23 visits, 32 of them repeats of earlier ones. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.
At the most recent inspection on file, November 19, 2025, inspectors counted 56 dogs (37 adults · 19 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.
The records name Australian Shepherd, Bernese Mountain Dog, Cocker Spaniel, English Bulldog, English Springer Spaniel, French Bulldog, Golden Retriever, Mastiff, Mini Australian Shepherd, Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Poodle, Shiba Inu, Weimaraner. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.
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