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At that place are businesses that support convenance facilities in the sale of dogs and cats. These businesses are known as pet wholesalers, or too referred to as animal brokers.

Some breeding facilities, for case, only brood; some facilities breed and broker animals (i.e., they human activity every bit the "middleman," selling to pet stores or ownership from auctions); and some companies don't brood at all and only deal or banker the auction.

These differences matter as it determines what type of USDA license is required. Brokers of dogs and/or cats require a Class B license. (Grade B licensees tin breed, banker, or both.)

Animal brokers are a key component to the auction of puppies, kittens, dogs and cats.

The nation's largest distributor

Hunte Corporation was one of the land's largest distributors of factory-produced puppies. Andrew Hunte, the founder and possessor, died in February 2015. The business was purchased and is under new direction with a new name.

Many Minnesota commercial breeding facilities (USDA licensed) sold to the Hunte Corporation, who then sold the puppies to pet stores throughout the United States. Due to the MN Board of Animal Health no longer providing access to Certificates of Veterinarian Inspection (certificates document the shipments of animals across state lines; for years, this data was provided to the public), it is difficult to assess the current volume of sales between Hunte or other brokers and MN breeders.

Dealers in Minnesota licensed by the USDA-APHIS

The federal government licenses certain canis familiaris and cat breeders and brokers. Below is a list of brokers in Minnesota licensed by the USDA-APHIS under a Class B license — who breed and/or broker dogs or cats. (Class A is non listed below.)

NotDue east: On February 3, 2017, the USDA pulled animal welfare documents from the APHIS website making it difficult to obtain data on breeder size, cancellations, violations, and other matters. On August 23, 2017, some of this information was reposted just much of the data, such every bit names, addresses, and license numbers, were redacted. In Feb 2020, inspection reports were re-posted on the USDA website (per lodge past Congress) with no redactions.

Annotation: "Cancelled" (below) ways the owner cancelled his or her USDA license — just this person may still be in business. A USDA license is not required if the animals are sold directly to consumers and the consumer can "run into" the animal prior to purchase.

See AWA Licensing - Retail Pet Store for further details and explanations.

ACTIVE CLASS B (DEALER) USDA LICENSEE AS OF 2022

USDA License # (Class B)	Name/ Doing Business concern Equally	City/County	Notes
41-B-0282 (new license obtained in 2019). Other license was 41-B-0081 License started: January 2, 1960.	Menning Enterprises Inc.	Edgerton /Pipestone	Ane of the largest canis familiaris breeders/brokers in Minnesota. 616 dogs (406 adult dogs and 210 puppies) reported on 02/04/21 USDA inspection report. 687 dogs and puppies (264 adult dogs and 423 puppies) reported on 07/30/19 USDA inspection report. 764 dogs and puppies (426 adult dogs and 338 puppies) on 02/27/19 USDA inspection report. This was a pre-license inspection with a new license number. An earlier USDA report in November 2016 reported 897 dogs and puppies (543 adult dogs and 354 puppies); sells to pet stores in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa and South Dakota
41-B-0252 License started: May fifteen, 2007 (Had a Class A license prior to 2007)	Mike Jouwstra / Jouwstra Kennels	Edgerton / Pipestone	135 dogs and puppies total (95 adult dogs and 40 puppies) reported on 08/19/21 USDA inspection study. 140 dogs and puppies ( 96 developed dogs and 44 puppies) reported on 08/13/19 USDA inspection written report. 153 dogs and puppies ( 96 adult dogs and 57 puppies) on 02/xv/19 USDA inspection written report. 96 adult dogs and 56 puppies as of February 2016 (per USDA inspection)
41-B-0262 License started: March xvi, 2010 Another broker, Toenges Enterprises, operated in this aforementioned location for years. Fulton purchased the facility	Patrick Fulton	Alden / Freeborn	Acts mainly equally a broker of puppies; one of largest canis familiaris brokers in Minnesota. Well-nigh animals flipped to pet stores so "inventory" counts lower. 0 developed dogs and vii puppies reported on 11/05/21 USDA inspection report. 0 adult dogs and i puppy on 12/03/nineteen USDA inspection report. 21 adult dogs and 0 puppies on 08/21/19 USDA inspection written report. 0 developed dogs and 0 puppy on 08/21/xviii USDA isnpection written report.
41-B-0161	Sherrye Swenson	Backus / Cass	As of January 2022, no new inspections are posted since 2019. 45 adult dogs and 23 puppies reported on 06/11/nineteen USDA inspection written report. 31 developed dogs and 77 puppies as of December 2016 (per USDA inspection).
41-B-0285 A John Miller at this address had operated equally a breeder with a Class A license. That was cancelled in 2021 and a dealer license was applied for and granted.	John Miller	Utica / Winona County	A pre-license USDA inspection study of 07.07.21 reported 82 dogs and puppies (51 adult dogs and 31 puppies)
41-B-0284 License started: July 8, 2021 This person had a dog breeder license (Form A) prior to obtaining a banker license.	Joseph Zimmerman	Sauk Center / Stearns Canton	Species list as adult cats and likewise fox, bobcats, and racoons.

41-B-0002

The Bio Corporation

Alexandria / Douglas

Supplies dissection "specimens;" sells deceased animals to schools and research institutions.

NOTE: Non included in our licensee map, as it is believed this company does not breed or banker live animals.

41-B-0242
License started: August thirty, 2005

R&D Systems Inc

Minneapolis / Hennepin

Biological products company; sells deceased animals to schools and research institutions

Annotation: Not included in our licensee map, equally it is believed this company does not brood or broker alive animals.

CANCELLATIONS OR REVOCATIONS:

CLASS B (DEALERS) USDA LICENSEES AS OF 2019

The names below take cancelled their USDA Form B license or the license has been revoked; all the same, the person tin can (and some do) nevertheless brood dogs or cats and sell retail.

List beneath does not include all cancellations.

USDA License # (Class B)	Name/ Doing Business concern As	City/County	Notes
MN 41-B-0190 Cancelled License started: May xxx, 1997	Kretzman, Wanda/ Clearwater Kennels	Cushing/ Morrison County	Breeds, brokers and sells dogs; was the largest breeder/broker in Minnesota with over i,000 dogs/puppies. Kretzman is the ex-married woman of Gary McDuffee, and they had co-owned a kennel together. Breeder cancelled her license during a USDA investigation of the facility and her girl-in-police (A.J.'southward Angels) was granted a license by the USDA and country to operate the kennel.
MN 41-B-0263 Cancelled on 8-11-14 License started: July 19, 2010 (formerly operated as Bawl Ave nether dissimilar license, which started in January 1960)	Riewer, Cindy/ C & T Kennels	Perham/ Otter Tail County	Was one of the largest brokers in northern Minnesota; sold primarily to MN pet stores, such as Four Paws & A Tail in Blaine, MN
MN 41-B-0268 Cancelled on 9-23-14 License started: May 17, 2012 (formerly had a breeder Class A license 41-A-0025; cancelled that and switched to a Grade B banker license)	Rowell, Deb Country Pride Kennels (also owns a horse boarding/riding stable)	Pine River/ Cass County	Fauna cruelty complaints filed against this breeder per Minnesota police force. In July 2013, 133 dogs and puppies seized from her kennel past the Cass Canton Sheriff Office. Nine charges were filed by the Cass County Attorney. Deborah Rowell pleaded guilty to one count. Animals non returned to the kennel; adopted to new homes. No conditions placed in plea agreement prohibiting admission to animals or farther convenance. Following the confidence, this facility was granted a license by the state and continues to brood and sell dogs. For farther details: ROWELL
MN 41-B-0017 Revoked on ane-15-14	Schroeder, Ken	Wells/ Faribault County	Bred, brokered and sold dogs — bulk of his puppies/dogs sold to medical and research facilities in Minnesota, Wisconsin and other states. Fauna Folks submitted complaint to the MN Board of Animal Health. USDA took activeness and revoked his license.
MN 41-B-0270 Cancelled License started again as of Apr eleven, 2013 Cancelled MN 41-B-0257 License started: July 24, 2008; cancelled license on August 1, 2012	Har Mar Pet Stop Inc.	St. Paul	Pet store. Had a USDA license considering store sold exotic pet animals. Types of animals per USDA inspection: hedgehogs, kittens, puppies, guinea pigs, chinchillas, and eastern cottontail rabbits. Based on cruel conditions and injuries to animals cited in the USDA written report, Animal Folks filed a cruelty complaint against this pet shop and worked with residents and city quango members to pass a humane pet store ordinance in the city of Roseville.
MN 41-B-0259 Cancelled Cancelled Sept. thirty, 2009	Barlow, Anson/ Silverish Top Breeders LLC	Edgerton
MN 41-B-0159 Revoked License was terminated; then cancelled Baronial sixteen, 2010; then permanently revoked September 2011	Bauck, Kathy/ Puppy On Wheels/ Option Of The Litter	New York Mills	Convicted of animate being torture. USDA license terminated, but breeder continued convenance and selling dogs without USDA license (USDA license only needed to sell wholesale). USDA license permanently revoked — breeder allowed to proceed vi dogs. For farther details: BAUCK
MN 41-B-0265 Revoked as of 12/xiii/13 License started: Jan. 03, 2011 (meet notes); cancelled USDA license on January 17, 2013	Bell, Dayna/ Bell's Kennels	Northfield	Bred, brokered and sold dogs. In Apr 2012, Dayna Bell was charged with multiple counts of felony animal cruelty by the Dakota County Attorney (MN). Trial held week of November four, 2013. On November 8, the jury institute Dayna Bell guilty of thirteen counts of felony brute cruelty. Appealed. Court of Appeals affirmed confidence. Appealed to the Supreme Court denied to hear the case. For farther details: DAYNA BELL
MN 41-B-0256 Cancelled License started: May 21, 2008; cancelled Jun 01, 2009	Bjornson, Linda/ LKB Kennels	Roseau
MN 41-B-0205 Cancelled Cancelled November 2007	Bonsetter, Julie/ Bonsetter Kennels	Slayton
MN 41-B-0218 Cancelled License started: December. 17, 2002; cancelled January. 22, 2009	Buehl, Jean/ Furry Friends	Mound
MN 41-B-0073 Cancelled Cancelled April 2008	Crume, Stanley/ Minnesota Pet Breeders / Crume Kennels Puppyland	Glyndon	Withal breeds and sells dogs through retail. Website: http://world wide web.prodietpet.com/
MN 41-B-0255 Cancelled License started: Jan. 03, 2008; cancelled Feb. 17, 2009	Culver, Kimberly/ K & Thousand Pets	Coon Rapids
MN 41-B-0241 Cancelled License started: Apr 11, 2005; cancelled April 16, 2009	Jurgenson, Ross/ Jurgenson Kennels	Boyd
MN 41-B-0240 Cancelled License started: Jan. 26, 2005; cancelled Feb. 01, 2011	McAllister, Linda/ HLMM Inc	Remer
MN 41-B-0246 Cancelled License started: Sept. 17, 2009; cancelled January. 26, 2010	Murdoff, Larry	Kent
MN 41-B-0005 Cancelled C ancelled July xix, 2010; obtained new license nether C&T Kennel	Riewer, Cindy/ Bawl Ave.	Perham	Changed proper name to C & T Kennels. See above. Cancelled USDA license.
MN 41-B-0258 Cancelled License started: Aug. 07, 2008; cancelled August sixteen, 2011	Special T Pets	North Branch
MN 41-B-0133 Cancelled Cancelled May iii, 2011	Susalski, Mary Ann/ Fletcher Creek Kennel	Little Falls	Was one of the largest dealers/breeders in Minnesota with i,000+ dogs/puppies; cancelled her USDA license and gave animals to rescue groups. Website was www.cuddlemepuppies.com
MN 41-B-0049 Cancelled (simply encounter notes); cancelled Jan 15, 2010; just kennel sold to Patrick Fulton	Toenges, Lynn/ Toenges Enterprises	Alden	Was one of the largest dog brokers in Minnesota. This company was purchased by Patrick Fulton so continues to operate but under a new license and new buying.
MN 41-B-0084 Cancelled Cancelled Sept. 08, 2010	Biessman, Melvin and Beverly/ Bow Wow Village	Luverne
41-B-0155 License started: June 11, 1996	Angie and Gerry Wensmann / Highdarling Cattery	Melrose / Stearns	7 adult dogs and 8 puppies as of November 2016; licensee had 60 adult dogs and forty puppies in 2014 (per USDA inspection)