18 total dogs
No findings
Rhonda Kelly Boyers – First Light Farms LLC
USDA SuspensionCritical Violation(s)Horrible HundredLLC Info Available
Poplar Bluff, MO
Breeder Snapshot
First Light Farms LLC is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Pawthenticity has 10 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2018. The most recent counted inspection was December 15, 2025, with 30 dogs on site. Across these inspections, USDA inspectors have documented 6 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
- 30
- USDA Citations
- 6
- USDA License
- 43-A-6373
- USDA License Exp
- 11/8/2026
Breed(s) Offered
According to public sources, Rhonda Kelly Boyers – First Light Farms LLC raises the following breed(s): Australian Shepherd, Dachshund, Mini Australian Shepherd, Pomeranian, Pomsky, Siberian Husky, Standard Poodle.
Compiled from publicly available sources, which may include breeders' public listings, inspection reports, 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.
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30 total dogsNo findings
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31 total dogsNo findings
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23 total dogsNo findings
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24 total dogsNo findings
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42 total dogsNo findings
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4 CITATIONS27 total dogsCritical7 y/o Australian Shepherd (Mabeline) bite wound, no vet care8 y/o Siberian Husky/Pomeranian (Masterpiece) illness, unapproved euthanasia
“Two dogs ... did not receive appropriate veterinary care. Mabeline, a seven year old female Australian Shepherd ... received a bite wound to the neck ... The veterinarian was not contacted and no record of treatment was available ... Masterpiece, an eight year old male Siberian Husky/Pomeranian ... became ill ... the dog was 'down in the back end' and had diarrhea ... the licensee proceeded to use a method of euthanasia that was not approved by the attending veterinarian. In addition, the method did not meet the regulatory definition of euthanasia.”
Dachshund puppies not identified“A litter of seven Daschund puppies born August 24, 2025 were not identified at the time of inspection. ... The licensee must properly identify puppies that are less than 16 weeks of age with an acceptable form of identification ...”
Outdoor run had no shelter or shade“Rikko, an eight year old male Standard Poodle ... was housed in an outdoor run with no access to shelter or shade.”
Missing medical records for injured/ill dogs“The licensee is missing medical records detailing when problems are identified and details regarding how those conditions are treated. Mabeline, a seven year old female Australian Shepherd with identification number ... was injured ... Masterpiece, an eight year old male Siberian Husky/Pomeranian with identification number ... became ill ... At the time of inspection no medical records were available to document the medical condition or any treatments administered to either dog.”
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30 total dogsNo findings
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USDA actionLicense suspendedUSDA suspended this license for 21 days, citing poor veterinary care, missing puppy identification, too little outdoor shade and shelter, and incomplete medical records for sick dogs (September 2025).
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1 CITATIONAttempted
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1 CITATIONAttempted · Repeat
Counts include adults and puppies. The dog-count color shows kennel size: green for smaller kennels, yellow for mid-size, and red for the largest (150 or more dogs). In the findings column, a red finding marks a critical citation.
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. Below is a summary of the concerns noted in the report(s):
2026: USDA suspended license for 21 days; Euthanized husky because vet was not open. Husky “getting ready to die." She “called her boyfriend to take the dog and was unaware [of] how the dog died.” Killed dog using a “method [that] did not meet the regulatory definition of euthanasia.” (This can mean a variety of things, including the dog being shot or drowned.) It is unknown which unapproved euthanasia method was used in Rhonda's kennel, as it was not included in the report.
Click a year to open that report, or learn more about the Horrible Hundred here.
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LLC Details
- Name: First Light Farms LLC
- Formed: January 30, 2010, in Missouri
- Status: Active
- Agent: Rhonda Kelly Roth
- Member: Rhonda Roth
- LLC address matches the kennel's USDA address ✅
- Source: OpenCorporates →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rhonda Kelly Boyers – First Light Farms LLC a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
Rhonda Kelly Boyers – First Light Farms LLC is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 43-A-6373. The license expiration date on file is 11/8/2026. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did Rhonda Kelly Boyers – First Light Farms LLC 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 Rhonda Kelly Boyers – First Light Farms LLC have on record?
Across all USDA inspections on file, inspectors have documented 6 citations. You can see the full breakdown in the inspection list above.
Where is Rhonda Kelly Boyers – First Light Farms LLC located?
Rhonda Kelly Boyers – First Light Farms LLC's facility is registered in Poplar Bluff, MO according to USDA records.
Has Rhonda Kelly Boyers – First Light Farms LLC held more than one USDA license?
Rhonda Kelly Boyers – First Light Farms LLC's current USDA license is 43-A-6373. 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 Rhonda Kelly Boyers – First Light Farms LLC'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.
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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.
