78 total dogs
No findings
Trisha Stephens — Riverside Kennels
Hale, MO
Multiple Licenses at Address
Breeder Snapshot
Trisha Stephens — Riverside Kennels is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Hale, Missouri. Pawthenticity has 5 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2022. The most recent was December 5, 2024, with 73 dogs on site. Across these inspections, USDA inspectors documented no citations. See the inspection timeline below with dog counts, violation categories, inspector quotes, and links to the original PDF reports.
- Recent Dog Total
- 73
- USDA Citations
- 0
- USDA License
- 43-A-6631
- USDA License Exp
- 1/10/2028
Breed(s) Offered
According to public sources, Trisha Stephens — Riverside Kennels raises the following breed(s): Labrador Retriever, Siberian Husky.
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.
Trisha Stephens — Riverside Kennels — USDA License 43-A-6631
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128 total dogsNo findings
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Focused
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41 total dogsNo findings
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73 total dogsNo findings
Other USDA licenses at this address
USDA License 43-A-5133 (Brenda Ponting) is listed at the same address. This licensee's inspection reports are shown below for transparency.
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162 total dogsNo findings
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118 total dogsNo findings
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141 total dogsNo findings
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139 total dogsNo findings
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Focused
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135 total dogsNo findings
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125 total dogsNo findings
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69 total dogsNo findings
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78 total dogsNo findings
Counts include adults and puppies. Color reflects kennel size (green 1–49, yellow 50–149, red 150+) — not citations.
Records last reviewed May 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Trisha Stephens — Riverside Kennels a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
Trisha Stephens — Riverside Kennels is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 43-A-6631. The license expiration date on file is 1/10/2028. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did Trisha Stephens — Riverside Kennels have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 73 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does Trisha Stephens — Riverside Kennels have on record?
Across all USDA inspections on file, inspectors have documented 0 citations. You can see the full breakdown in the inspection list above.
Where is Trisha Stephens — Riverside Kennels located?
Trisha Stephens — Riverside Kennels's facility is registered in Hale, MO according to USDA records.
Has Trisha Stephens — Riverside Kennels held more than one USDA license?
Trisha Stephens — Riverside Kennels's current USDA license is 43-A-6631. 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 Trisha Stephens — Riverside Kennels'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.
