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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
Date
Licence
Type
Dogs counted
Inspector findings
June 9, 2022
USDA 43-A-6826
Focused inspection
5 dogs
1 finding
September 20, 2023
USDA 43-A-6826
Pre-license inspection
51 dogs
None
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.
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?
We collect and organize public records from government sources, including USDA APHIS and state departments of agriculture. We do not conduct our own inspections.