Breeder Database / Missouri
Updated September 20, 2023

Melissa B Payne – Bates City, MO

Bates City, Missouri

USDA licensed

Breeder snapshot

Melissa B Payne – Bates City, MO is linked to 2 public inspection reports from USDA.

Breed(s)

Boston Terrier
Latest inspectionSeptember 20, 2023
Latest Dog Count5124 adults · 27 puppies
USDA license43-A-6826
Exp. 9/21/2026
Missouri license
Inspections on file2 USDA

Inspection Summary

Inspection Dog Counts

Dogs counted
Inspection date

Inspection Report Details

DateSourceTotal DogsNotesReport

All inspections and findings in full

Melissa B Payne – Bates City, MO is linked to 2 public inspection reports, carrying 1 inspector finding, from June 2022 to September 2023.

Across 2 inspections between June 2022 and September 2023, inspectors recorded between 5 dogs and 51 dogs at Melissa B Payne – Bates City, MO. The most recent count was 51 dogs on September 20, 2023.

Every public inspection on file, oldest first
DateLicenceTypeDogs countedInspector findings
June 9, 2022USDA 43-A-6826Focused inspection5 dogs1 finding
September 20, 2023USDA 43-A-6826Pre-license inspection51 dogsNone

What inspectors wrote

June 9, 2022 — Focused inspection, USDA 43-A-6826

5 dogs recorded (0 adults · 5 puppies).

  • Dealer operating without USDA license

    This customer is operating as a dealer without a valid USDA license. According to listings advertising puppies for sale (dates: 2/21/22, 4/12/22, 3/2/22, 5/3/22, 5/23/22) as well as a conversation with the customer herself, puppies have been sold or offered for sale using hired transport for shipment. The sale of puppies sight unseen through a transporter require a USDA license. The customer has indicated that she will be pursuing a USDA license and will be applying via the on-line application. No regulated activity may be conducted from this time forward until a USDA license covering the activities is obtained.

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Questions people ask about this kennel

Has Melissa B Payne – Bates City, MO been cited by inspectors?

Yes. Inspectors recorded 1 problem across 2 visits. Each one is quoted in full above, in the inspector's own words.

How many dogs does Melissa B Payne – Bates City, MO keep?

At the most recent inspection on file, September 20, 2023, inspectors counted 51 dogs (24 adults · 27 puppies). The count is taken by the inspector on the day, so it moves with litters and sales.

What breeds does Melissa B Payne – Bates City, MO raise?

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

What licences does Melissa B Payne – Bates City, MO hold?

  • USDA licence 43-A-6826 — expires 9/21/2026

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