Michael B Findley — Valley Brook Research, Inc. is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Madison, Georgia. Pawthenticity has 21 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2014. The most recent counted inspection was March 14, 2014, with 8 dogs on site. Across these inspections, USDA inspectors have documented 14 citations, including 1 critical violation. See the inspection timeline below with dog counts, violation categories, inspector quotes, and links to the original PDF reports.
Recent Dog Total
8
USDA Citations
14
USDA License
57-B-0131
USDA License Exp
9/20/2028
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.
8 total dogs
⚠️ Enclosures
“There were several points from the ends of the chain link fencing composing the walls of dog run #12 that were pointing into the enclosure at a level where the dogs may come in contact with them and become injured.”
⚠️ Exercise
“There is no written exercise plan or exemptions for the dogs.”
⚠️ Other
“There are 18 sheep, 2 goats and 1 cow, contained in a large pasture.”
“In the facility, there were 2 animals with a medical condition that were not being treated per the attending veterinarian’s guidance.”
⚠️ Other
“During the inspection, two Yorkshire female pigs, identification numbers 7200 and 7201, were found walking in the alleyway leaving behind a small trail of blood.”
Counts include adults and puppies. Color reflects kennel size (green 1–49, yellow 50–149, red 150+) — not citations.
Records last reviewed June 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Michael B Findley — Valley Brook Research, Inc. a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
Michael B Findley — Valley Brook Research, Inc. is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 57-B-0131. The license expiration date on file is 9/20/2028. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did Michael B Findley — Valley Brook Research, Inc. have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 8 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does Michael B Findley — Valley Brook Research, Inc. have on record?
Across all USDA inspections on file, inspectors have documented 14 citations. You can see the full breakdown in the inspection list above.
Where is Michael B Findley — Valley Brook Research, Inc. located?
Michael B Findley — Valley Brook Research, Inc.'s facility is registered in Madison, GA according to USDA records.
Has Michael B Findley — Valley Brook Research, Inc. held more than one USDA license?
Michael B Findley — Valley Brook Research, Inc.'s current USDA license is 57-B-0131. 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 Michael B Findley — Valley Brook Research, Inc.'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.
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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