Breeder Database / Virginia
Updated April 17, 2025

Madeline C Gray – Grays Copper Ridge Kennel

Nickelsville, Virginia

USDA licensed

Breeder snapshot

Madeline C Gray – Grays Copper Ridge Kennel is linked to 12 public inspection reports from USDA.

Breed(s)

Boston Terrier, Chihuahua, Maltese, Yorkie
Latest inspectionApril 17, 2025
Latest Dog Count4033 adults · 7 puppies
USDA license52-A-0137
Exp. 12/29/2026
Virginia license
Inspections on file12 USDA

Inspection Summary

Inspection Dog Counts

Dogs counted
Inspection date

Inspection Report Details

DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport

All inspections and findings in full

Madeline C Gray – Grays Copper Ridge Kennel is linked to 12 public inspection reports, carrying 3 inspector findings, from March 2014 to April 2025.

Across 12 inspections between March 2014 and April 2025, inspectors recorded between 40 dogs and 108 dogs at Madeline C Gray – Grays Copper Ridge Kennel. The most recent count was 40 dogs on April 17, 2025.

Every public inspection on file, oldest first
DateLicenceTypeDogs countedInspector findings
March 14, 2014USDA 52-A-0137Routine inspection70 dogsNone
May 7, 2015USDA 52-A-0137Routine inspection84 dogsNone
April 5, 2016USDA 52-A-0137Routine inspection64 dogsNone
May 2, 2017USDA 52-A-0137Routine inspection108 dogsNone
May 4, 2018USDA 52-A-0137Routine inspection106 dogsNone
November 13, 2019USDA 52-A-0137Routine inspection65 dogsNone
September 24, 2020USDA 52-A-0137Routine inspection70 dogsNone
December 8, 2021USDA 52-A-0137Routine inspection78 dogs1 finding
December 9, 2022USDA 52-A-0137Routine inspection59 dogs2 findings
November 28, 2023USDA 52-A-0137Re-license inspection42 dogsNone
December 18, 2023USDA 52-A-0137Routine inspection42 dogsNone
April 17, 2025USDA 52-A-0137Routine inspection40 dogsNone

What inspectors wrote

December 8, 2021 — Routine inspection, USDA 52-A-0137

78 dogs recorded (56 adults · 22 puppies).

  • Aisle cluttered with building materials

    There are several items being stored inside the main housing area for the dogs in the center aisle and along the walls. In addition to the regular husbandry supplies there are materials for building, boards stored over runs, tools, empty crates, supply bags of dog food, etc, cluttering the center aisle. Cleaning supplies, medications, supplements, etc. are also stored with these items. Animal areas inside of housing facilities must be kept neat and free of clutter. Building materials, tools, etc shall not be stored openly in the housing area to prevent accumulations and clutter. Husbandry materials shall be stored in a manner that will protect them from contamination to allow proper husbandry practices. To be corrected by January 15, 2022

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December 9, 2022 — Routine inspection, USDA 52-A-0137

59 dogs recorded (50 adults · 9 puppies).

  • Rusted metal flashing pockets

    The metal flashing/border on the interior surface of four of the indoor kennels at the joint where the wall meets the flooring have rusted and corroded leaving surfaces that have grooves and pockets that may allow the accumulation of feces and waste material. These surfaces cannot be readily cleaned and sanitized.

  • Torn vinyl flooring exposing chewed wood

    There are two runs observed to have portions of the vinyl tile flooring that has become torn exposing the wood below. The wood in one of these openings is wet and has been chewed or dug out leaving a hole that may accumulate waste material, creating a potential disease hazard.

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Questions people ask about this kennel

Has Madeline C Gray – Grays Copper Ridge Kennel been cited by inspectors?

Yes. Inspectors recorded 3 problems across 12 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.

How many dogs does Madeline C Gray – Grays Copper Ridge Kennel keep?

At the most recent inspection on file, April 17, 2025, inspectors counted 40 dogs (33 adults · 7 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.

What breeds does Madeline C Gray – Grays Copper Ridge Kennel raise?

The records name Boston Terrier, Chihuahua, Maltese, Yorkie. Breeds come from the inspection paperwork, so a kennel may keep others that were never written down.

What licences does Madeline C Gray – Grays Copper Ridge Kennel hold?

  • USDA licence 52-A-0137 — expires 12/29/2026

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