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Whale Branch Animal Services Inc
Seabrook, SC
Critical Violation(s)LLC Info Available
Breeder Snapshot
Whale Branch Animal Services Inc is a USDA-licensed dog breeder in Walterboro, South Carolina. Pawthenticity has 45 USDA inspections on file, with the earliest from 2014. The most recent counted inspection was August 19, 2025, with 147 dogs on site. Across these inspections, USDA inspectors have documented 15 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
- 147
- USDA Citations
- 15
- USDA License
- 56-B-0109
- USDA License Exp
- 12/2/2026
Breed(s) Offered
According to public sources, Whale Branch Animal Services Inc raises the following breed(s): Beagle.
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.
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167 total dogs⚠️ Veterinary Care · Repeat
“Loose watery stools are in several runs during this inspection, including runs 25, 35, 36, and 5.”
⚠️ Housing“Various materials are used for the benches in the dogs enclosures.”
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44 total dogs⚠️ Veterinary Care
“At the pig facility, one pig, Jasper has very thickened skin on its rear legs, tail and face.”
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38 total dogsNo findings
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166 total dogsNo findings
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170 total dogs⚠️ Veterinary Care
“Although no fleas were seen on her, The cat, Fin, has multiple small scratch scabs around her neck, and barbared fur over her tail head.”
⚠️ Housing“Several items in the female cat room and in the male cats cages need to be replaced or removed and thoroughly cleaned and sanitized.”
⚠️ Sanitation“Since the last inspection, 10 cats arrived and are in a new sheltered building.”
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42 total dogsNo findings
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206 total dogs⚠️ Sheltered Housing
“The 8 cats are in wire cages inside a converted barn building which has a concrete floor and has mostly been walled in with plastic boards except for windows on two walls in each room.”
⚠️ Enclosures“In the larger dog run area, there are several chain link divider walls with various size holes.”
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36 total dogs⚠️ Housing
“The chain link divider wires between the above ground dog runs are excessively rusted in a few runs at the bottoms of the fencing.”
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“Blood is collected from macaques at two week intervals to provide blood products to customers.”
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193 total dogs⚠️ Veterinary Care
“Although the caretakers are noting medical issues with the dogs, the follow-ups with the Attending Veterinarian (who is the owner of the dogs) is not always adequate for some surgical needs.”
⚠️ Handling“Although the beagles are acclimated to this area’s climate, most of the dogs in the larger kennel are panting today around noon.”
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194 total dogsNo findings
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28 total dogsNo findings
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218 total dogsNo findings
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216 total dogsNo findings
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202 total dogsNo findings
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175 total dogsNo findings
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‼️ Veterinary Care · Critical
“On June 23rd 2021, an adult male Cynomolgus macaque (ID #MB-996) died unexpectedly during a routine blood harvesting procedure while anesthetized.”
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172 total dogs⚠️ Veterinary Care
“Medical records were not complete for eleven dogs at the facility.”
⚠️ Other“Various areas along the perimeter fence no longer stand at six feet tall.”
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172 total dogsNo findings
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155 total dogsNo findings
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Counts include adults and puppies. Color reflects kennel size (green 1–49, yellow 50–149, red 150+) — not citations.
Records last reviewed June 2026.
LLC Details
- Name: Whale Branch Animal Services Inc
- Formed: November 25, 1991, in South Carolina
- Status: Good Standing
- Source: OpenCorporates →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Whale Branch Animal Services Inc a USDA-licensed dog breeder?
Whale Branch Animal Services Inc is registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture under license number 56-B-0109. The license expiration date on file is 12/2/2026. For current license status, check the USDA APHIS public database.
How many dogs did Whale Branch Animal Services Inc have at the most recent USDA inspection?
USDA's most recent inspection counted 147 total dogs on site. This count includes adults and puppies, and reflects that specific day.
How many USDA citations does Whale Branch Animal Services Inc have on record?
Across all USDA inspections on file, inspectors have documented 15 citations. You can see the full breakdown in the inspection list above.
Where is Whale Branch Animal Services Inc located?
Whale Branch Animal Services Inc's facility is registered in Seabrook, SC according to USDA records.
Has Whale Branch Animal Services Inc held more than one USDA license?
Whale Branch Animal Services Inc's current USDA license is 56-B-0109. 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 Whale Branch Animal Services 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.
Concerned about an animal's welfare? You can file a complaint with the Companion Animal Protection Society (CAPS), an independent nonprofit that investigates conditions at breeders and pet shops. File a complaint with CAPS.
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.
