15 total dogs
No findings
Patty & Mike Talcott
Hardinsburg, IN
> 1 USDA LicenseCritical Violation(s)Horrible Hundred
Breeder Snapshot
Patty & Mike Talcott is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Paoli, Indiana. Pawthenticity has 20 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2018. The most recent was February 12, 2026, with 30 dogs on site. Across these inspections, USDA inspectors have documented 16 citations, including 1 critical violation. This breeder has held 2 USDA licenses: 32-B-0241 from 2018 to 2022, and current license 32-A-0976 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
- 30
- USDA Citations
- 16
- USDA License
- 32-A-0976
- USDA License Exp
- 7/20/2028
Breed(s) Offered
According to public sources, Patty & Mike Talcott raises the following breed(s): Australian Shepherd.
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.
Patty & Mike Talcott — USDA License 32-B-0241 (previous)
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11 total dogsNo findings
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22 total dogsNo findings
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7 total dogsNo findings
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21 total dogs⚠️ Veterinary Care
“There is a pregnant female bulldog (brown/white) that has a cloudy left eye with a moderate amount of green discharge and brown crusty material around the rim of the eye lid.”
⚠️ Sanitation“There are 8 doggy doors that have a moderate amount of brown/black dirt and grime on both sides of the doors.”
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15 total dogsNo findings
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24 total dogsNo findings
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44 total dogsNo findings
Patty & Mike Talcott — USDA License 32-A-0976 (current)
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16 total dogsNo findings
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17 total dogsNo findings
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4 total dogsNo findings
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25 total dogsNo findings
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5 total dogs⚠️ Veterinary Care
“The written program of veterinary care is missing and was unavailable for inspection by APHIS officials.”
⚠️ Veterinary Care“The male Australian Shepard, USDA tag #2 known as "Red", has several live ticks embedded in his skin.”
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32 total dogs⚠️ Housing
“There are multiple areas of rust in the primary enclosures, as well as several trim boards that have been chewed exposing bare wood in some enclosures.”
⚠️ Housing“Dust, fly strike, cob webs, dead flies, mouse droppings and other organic debris has accumulated on various surfaces within the housing facility.”
⚠️ Enclosures“The exercise yard contains piles of discarded and stored items, such as firewood, cement blocks, and other various miscellaneous items.”
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7 total dogsNo findings
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41 total dogsNo findings
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21 total dogs⚠️ Housing · Repeat
“Primary enclosures are not being cleaned and sanitized as necessary.”
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10 total dogs⚠️ Records
“The licensee does not have complete records identifying the sources of animal acquisition and specific animal descriptions for disposition.”
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30 total dogs‼️ Veterinary Care · Critical
“A female Australian Shepherd puppy, ID 25-63-17, underwent surgery by the Attending Veterinarian on December 29, 2025 following tail docking that was done outside of the Attending Veterinarian's direction.”
⚠️ Records“Four adult dogs and three puppies were found without physical identification.”
⚠️ Housing · Repeat“The surfaces of the sheltered housing facilities are not being cleaned and sanitized in an appropriate manner.”
⚠️ Enclosures“An enclosure housing an adult Australian Shepherd named “Red Bess” and her five puppies has a door in disrepair.”
⚠️ Enclosures“During the inspection a female blue merle Australian Shepherd puppy, ID 25-67-6, could not open the 'doggy' door to re- enter the sheltered part of the sheltered housing facility on its own.”
⚠️ Veterinary Care“The licensee is not currently following the veterinary care program which states the owner is to brush coats bi-weekly.”
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6 total dogs⚠️ Records
“Four adult dogs were found without physical identification.”
Counts include adults and puppies. Color reflects kennel size (green 1–49, yellow 50–149, red 150+) — not citations.
Records last reviewed June 2026.
Horrible Hundred
The Humane Society’s “Horrible Hundred” is an annual report that highlights dog breeders across the United States with repeated or serious animal-welfare concerns.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Patty & Mike Talcott a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
Patty & Mike Talcott is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 32-A-0976. The license expiration date on file is 7/20/2028. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did Patty & Mike Talcott have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 30 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does Patty & Mike Talcott have on record?
Across all USDA inspections on file, inspectors have documented 16 citations. You can see the full breakdown in the inspection list above.
Where is Patty & Mike Talcott located?
Patty & Mike Talcott's facility is registered in Hardinsburg, IN according to USDA records.
Has Patty & Mike Talcott held more than one USDA license?
Patty & Mike Talcott's current USDA license is 32-A-0976. 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 Patty & Mike Talcott'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.
