Rocky Top K-9s
Operators: Ellen Roberts
West Plains, MO
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Violations on record
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Summary of concerns
West Plains, Missouri facility operated by Ellen Roberts, who received an Official USDA Warning in March 2025 after violations pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care and pest control. Roberts has had a history of USDA violations dating back to 2014 and state violations in 2022. At the time of the report, Roberts cancelled their USDA license but continues to actively sell on the brokering website Puppies.com, offering ground shipping and more than four breeds of dog. A complaint was filed with the USDA to bring Roberts back into compliance.
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Is Rocky Top K-9s a legitimate breeder or a puppy mill?
West Plains, Missouri facility operated by Ellen Roberts, who received an Official USDA Warning in March 2025 after violations pertaining to attending veterinarian and adequate veterinary care and pest control. Roberts has had a history of USDA violations dating back to 2014 and state violations in 2022. At the time of the report, Roberts cancelled their USDA license but continues to actively sell on the brokering website Puppies.com, offering ground shipping and more than four breeds of dog. A complaint was filed with the USDA to bring Roberts back into compliance.
How many USDA violations does Rocky Top K-9s have?
USDA inspection records for Rocky Top K-9s are available through the APHIS Animal Care public search tool.
Who runs Rocky Top K-9s?
Rocky Top K-9s is operated by Ellen Roberts in West Plains, MO.
Has Rocky Top K-9s been on the Horrible Hundred list?
Yes. Rocky Top K-9s has been named to the Humane World for Animals Horrible Hundred report in 2025.
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