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ActivePuppy Mill / Breeder Horrible Hundred — 2025

Ratepa Kennels

Operators: Teresa Rauch

Bolivar, MO

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Violations on record

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Summary of concerns

Bolivar, Missouri facility operated by Teresa Rauch, who received an Official USDA Warning in March 2025 and a Direct violation in January 2025. Rauch also received violations in 2024 and 2023. Records show this facility selling to pet stores in Connecticut and Florida, as well as on the brokering websites Puppies.com and Lancaster Puppies. Bailing Out Benji Note — this facility has documented sales to Connecticut pet stores, making it directly relevant to Connecticut residents.

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Common questions

Is Ratepa Kennels a legitimate breeder or a puppy mill?

Bolivar, Missouri facility operated by Teresa Rauch, who received an Official USDA Warning in March 2025 and a Direct violation in January 2025. Rauch also received violations in 2024 and 2023. Records show this facility selling to pet stores in Connecticut and Florida, as well as on the brokering websites Puppies.com and Lancaster Puppies. Bailing Out Benji Note — this facility has documented sales to Connecticut pet stores, making it directly relevant to Connecticut residents.

How many USDA violations does Ratepa Kennels have?

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

Who runs Ratepa Kennels?

Ratepa Kennels is operated by Teresa Rauch in Bolivar, MO.

Has Ratepa Kennels been on the Horrible Hundred list?

Yes. Ratepa Kennels has been named to the Humane World for Animals Horrible Hundred report in 2025.

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