Lesli Mecom — Mecom Kennels

Keota, OK

CAPS Investigation 🎥> 1 USDA License

Breeder Snapshot

Lesli Mecom — Mecom Kennels is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Keota, Oklahoma. Pawthenticity has 9 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2018. The most recent was July 7, 2025, with 91 dogs on site. Across these inspections, USDA inspectors documented no citations. This breeder has held 2 USDA licenses: 73-A-2777 from 2018 to 2022, and current license 73-A-2836 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
91
USDA Citations
0
USDA License
73-A-2836
USDA License Exp
7/28/2028

Breed(s) Offered

According to public sources, Lesli Mecom — Mecom Kennels raises the following breed(s): Dachshund.

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.

Lesli Mecom — Mecom Kennels — USDA License 73-A-2777 (previous)
Lesli Mecom — Mecom Kennels — USDA License 73-A-2836 (current)

Counts include adults and puppies. Color reflects kennel size (green 1–49, yellow 50–149, red 150+) — not citations.

Records last reviewed June 2026.

CAPS Investigation 🎥

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lesli Mecom — Mecom Kennels a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
Lesli Mecom — Mecom Kennels is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 73-A-2836. The license expiration date on file is 7/28/2028. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did Lesli Mecom — Mecom Kennels have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 91 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does Lesli Mecom — Mecom Kennels 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 Lesli Mecom — Mecom Kennels located?
Lesli Mecom — Mecom Kennels's facility is registered in Keota, OK according to USDA records.
Has Lesli Mecom — Mecom Kennels held more than one USDA license?
Lesli Mecom — Mecom Kennels's current USDA license is 73-A-2836. 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 Lesli Mecom — Mecom 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.

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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.

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