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ActivePuppy Mill / Breeder Horrible Hundred — 2015

Adorable Puppy Kennels

Operators: Judy Maassen & John Maassen

2078 300th Street, Rock Valley, IA

USDA License

42-A-1609

Violations on record

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Last inspection

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Summary of concerns

Rock Valley, Iowa facility operated by Judy and John Maassen. Named to the Humane Society Horrible Hundred list in 2015 with 208 adult breeding dogs on site. USDA inspection records from 2014 include a citation noting that the facility listed "gunshot in brain at close range" as a routine euthanasia method, which was found unacceptable by the inspecting officer. The facility subsequently relicensed under the name Adorable Puppy with a new USDA license number.

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Common questions

Is Adorable Puppy Kennels a legitimate breeder or a puppy mill?

Rock Valley, Iowa facility operated by Judy and John Maassen. Named to the Humane Society Horrible Hundred list in 2015 with 208 adult breeding dogs on site. USDA inspection records from 2014 include a citation noting that the facility listed "gunshot in brain at close range" as a routine euthanasia method, which was found unacceptable by the inspecting officer. The facility subsequently relicensed under the name Adorable Puppy with a new USDA license number.

How many USDA violations does Adorable Puppy Kennels have?

USDA inspection records for Adorable Puppy Kennels are available through the APHIS Animal Care public search tool.

Who runs Adorable Puppy Kennels?

Adorable Puppy Kennels is operated by Judy Maassen & John Maassen in Rock Valley, IA.

Has Adorable Puppy Kennels been on the Horrible Hundred list?

Yes. Adorable Puppy Kennels has been named to the Humane World for Animals Horrible Hundred report in 2015.

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