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COSHOCTON − Ohio ranks second in the annual Horrible Hundred report from Humane World for Animals of breeders performing inappropriate procedures or not taking care of dogs and puppies properly.
Ohio had 16 breeders on the list with Missouri on top with 26. Many of the Ohio perpetrators are in Coshocton, Holmes, Tuscarawas and Muskingum counties.
The published report from the organization previously known as the Humane Society of the United States, is aimed at warning consumers about common problems at puppy mills and promote enhanced laws and stronger humane law enforcement.
Documented conditions in the report include puppy mills with injured, sickly or emaciated dogs or puppies; animals exposed to extreme heat or cold; dogs kept in dangerous, dirty or cramped conditions; and facilities that did not prevent and treat potential disease outbreaks, among other concerns.
Dealers listed in the report were chosen based on availability of state kennel inspection reports showing violations or related documents via public record requests, availability of federal breeder or broker inspection reports showing violations, official warnings and fines, quantity and how recent violations were, if the breeder was listed in a prior list and other factors.
Which dog breeders from Coshocton County are on the Horrible Hundred list?
● Crist R. Miller/CS Mini Poodles and River Bottom Acres of Coshocton
In July 2024, a direct violation was given after finding a poodle puppy who could not bear weight on one of its legs. The report stated a representative from the kennel admitted the dog had been injured a day or two before the inspection, but not treated. During the same inspection, a critical violation was noted for another missing puppy. Some dogs were not up to date on vital vaccinations. A warning for not providing adequate veterinary care was issued in October 2024. The report noted the breeder has obtained a new license number and new name at least twice.
● David Miller of Fresno
In December 2024, USDA inspectors found 68 adult dogs on site, but only two were up to date on vaccines. Some had no vaccine history at all. It was also discovered some puppies had been shipped to an intermediate handler without health certificates.
● Freida Miller of Walhonding
Miller failed a relicense inspection due to five violations. She then earned a new license number. During an inspection in September 2024, an inspector found five violations and found Miller was conducting activities not authorized under her breeder’s license. This included dealing 27 dogs as a reseller without the appropriate license. She also sold 45 puppies via intermediates without health certificates. There was veterinary care concerns as well. Miller was given a resellers license and was allowed to re-start the inspection process with no apparent penalty for formerly acting as a broker without a license.
● Ella Raber of Fresno
Raber failed relicense inspections in June and July of 2024. She became relicensed following a third reinspection later in July. Issues during the two failed inspections included dogs with moldy or caked food, several matted dogs and dogs with dirty or matted ears. As of October, Raber had 292 dogs.
● Raymond J. Yoder/Greenridge Kennel of Fresno
Yoder failed several state inspections in late 2024 for issues related to veterinary care and recordkeeping. A legal referral was made after a December 2024 inspection due to concerns about disease prevention and inappropriate care. Yoder was noted to use improper instruments to dock tails, even after he had previously been warned. Additionally, none of the adult dogs were up to date on three crucial vaccines required by the Animal Welfare Act nor did there appear to be a prior history of vaccines.
Which dog breeders from Holmes County are on the Horrible Hundred list?
● Atlee M. Miller of Sugarcreek
Ohio Department of Agriculture in August 2024 referred Miller to legal counsel for housing dogs on inadequate flooring after previously being warned. In October 2023, Miller was cited for using unapproved tools to remove dewclaws from puppies and for doing the cutting on puppies aged 4 to 10 days, not 2 to 5 days old as mandated by state law.
● James A. Miller of Millersburg
State inspector in June 2024 found a dog in need of eye treatment. Care was provided, but only after the problem was pointed out. The issue was a concern due to multiple violations found in prior years.
● Myron Miller/A and M Kennel and Carlisle Cavaliers of Millersburg
Inspectors in July 2024 found many dogs had no recent vaccinations required under the Animal Welfare Act. There were 119 dogs on the property at the time with at least 39 not up to date on rabies vaccinations. Miller also had violations in 2020 and 2023. The Carlisle Cavaliers website claims the facility is an American Kennel Club breeder.
● Daniel Wengerd/Country Classic Pets of Millersburg
During a January 2025 inspection, the USDA found Wengerd was not treating the eyes, nose and ears of an adult male Boston Terrier that contained discharge. The dog had yellow-green discharge near his eyes and nose and dark discharge in both ears. Another dog was found running loose after escaping an enclosure. Earlier in the month, Wengerd was cited for not letting inspectors view the property, which was also a past problem.
● Andy A. Yoder/A&E Kennel of Sugarcreek
ODA referred Yoder to legal counsel after a July 2024 inspection for violations relating to failing to have a female dog certified as healthy prior to breeding. This was a concern due to previous warnings on the matter and other violations. In November 2023, Yoder was noted for issues related to dogs not having enough space, inappropriate housing, a lack of proper veterinary documentation, lack of a proper plan for pain control and lack of a proper plan for tail docking and dewclaw removal. The report noted Yoder had cancelled his USDA license, but a new license for the same address was issued under the name of Edna Yoder.
● David R. Yoder/Country Lane Kennel of Millersburg
Yoder failed three times to let USDA inspectors on the property to check dogs. The most recent attempt was in February. Previous attempts were in October and November.
● Owen Yoder/Maple Lane Kennel of Millersburg
Yoder was cited for a limping Pomeranian during a July 2024 relicensing inspection by the USDA. He admitted the dog had been lame for about two weeks and he had not had the dog treated. The license renewal was delayed due to the failed inspection. Yoder became relicensed, but in October 2024 inspectors were told Yoder wasn’t home and not available for a follow up inspection. This was deemed a serious violation.
Which dog breeder from Muskingum County is on the Horrible Hundred list?
● Ervin E. Yoder of Dresden
State inspectors found at least seven repeat violations during a July 2024 inspection for issues related to inadequate housing and records. A Yorkie was found with a red mass protruding from its eye and a Shiba Inu had overgrown nails that were curling outwards.
Which dog breeder from Tuscarawas County is on the Horrible Hundred list?
● Alvin H. Hershberger/Walnut Lane LAH of Dundee
Inspectors found almost 40 concerns from 2023 to early 2025 with the last inspection in February. During the last inspection, there were violations for accumulated excreta in the kennel, accumulated excreta in one of the feeders and other issues. It was at least the fourth violation in about two years referred to legal counsel. During a June 2024 state inspection, expired drugs were found and earlier in the year the ODA referred three concerns to legal counsel for being repeat violations. In December 2023, Hershberger was noted to be using incorrect tools for tail docking and dewclaw removal on puppies.
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