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PUPPY MILL: KATHY BAUCK (DOG BREEDER/DEALER)

Kathy Bauck is a large-scale dog breeder and dealer located in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. Bauck has operated her kennel, known as Pick Of The Litter/Puppys On Wheels, for over 20 years. The ownership of the business was transferred to Bauck's husband, Allan, and daughter.

• To view undercover video of this breeder, go to: Undercover Investigation

• To view a news story about Bauck before the trial: Puppy Mills Investigated

Quote: "I've never met so many liars, cheats and thieves in my entire life as I did in the dog business." - Kathy Bauck, MN dog breeder and dealer

• To view photo sheet of some dogs hurt within this kennel: Bauck Photos

• To view order by MN Board of Veterinary Medicine issued to Bauck in 2006 to stop practicing veterinary medicine: Cease and Desist Order

• To view complaint filed in 1996 by former veterinarian and employees: Investigation Report (visits made; no action taken)

 

RECENT NEWS: American Kennel Club revokes Bauck's privileges for 10 years

On January 11, 2010, the American Kennel Club ("AKC") suspended all AKC privileges for Kathy Bauck. As recorded in the AKC Gazette, February 2010 issue: "The AKC's Management Disciplinary Committee has suspended the following individuals from all AKC privileges for ten years, effective January 11, 2010, and imposed a $2,000 fine for conduct prejudicial to purebred dogs, purebred dog events, or to the best interests of the American Kennel Club based on their violation of the AKC's Cruelty Conviction Policy: Ms. Kathy Jo Bauck A.K.A. Ms. Kathy N. Allan Bauck (New York Mills, MN) Multiple Breeds

Editorial Comment: The AKC did not acknowledge the actions of this breeder until after the animal cruelty/torture conviction. The use of "AKC-registered" puppies as a stamp of approval and marketing ploy is deceiving to consumers. The AKC and other dog registries are registry companies only, not inspection or enforcement agencies. The AKC and other registries verify if a dog is purebred, not whether the dog is healthy or the breeder's conditions and practices are humane. See: Consumer Fraud

 

CONTENTS ON THIS PAGE

USDA Terminates Kathy Bauck's License
Bauck Sentence

Profile

CAPS Investigation

Video and News Coverage

Verdict and Sentencing

Trial Details

Breeds

Auction

Pet Stores and Sales

Contacts: Legislators

Contacts: USDA

Contacts: Newspapers

 

USDA Terminates Kathy Bauck's License

A decision has been reached in regards to Kathy Bauck and termination of her USDA license which allows her to deal and breed dogs and sell to pet stores.

Due to the CAPS undercover investigation into Kathy Bauck's practices as a large-scale dog breeder/broker, which resulted in Bauck's criminal conviction, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) said Bauck was "unfit" to be licensed because she had operated her kennel in a "criminally improper manner."

In August 2009, the USDA filed a motion of summary judgment to terminate Kathy Bauck's USDA license. On December 2, 2009, the Judicial Officer of the USDA agreed and handed down its Decision and Order to terminate Bauck's USDA license and disqualify her from becoming licensed under the USDA for two years, upholding the Administrative Law Judge's decision and order. In its December 2 Order, the USDA states: "1. Ms Bauck's Animal Welfare Act license number 41-B-0159 is terminated. 2. Ms. Bauck is disqualified for 2 years from becoming licensed under the Animal Welfare Act or otherwise obtaining, holding, or using an Animal Welfare Act license, directly or indirectly through any corporate or other device or person. This Order shall become effective on the 60th day after service of this Order on Ms. Bauck."

The USDA concluded that retention of Bauck's license was contrary to the purposes of the Animal Welfare Act.

 

• For 21-page (original) Complaint: USDA-APHIS Complaint

• For written story by Boston Channel: http://www.thebostonchannel.com

• For video news story: http://www.thebostonchannel.com/video

NOTE: Even with the termination of her USDA license for two years, Bauck can continue to breed and sell dogs. A USDA license allows a breeder/broker to sell wholesale (to pet shops, etc.). But a breeder (with or without a USDA license) can still sell retail — directly to consumers through the Internet, classified ads, directly from the kennel, etc.

NOTE: Bauck can file a petition for reconsideration to the USDA as well as file an appeal in federal appellate court.

 

BAUCK SENTENCE

On Friday, May 1, 2009, the Court sentenced Kathy Jo Bauck on one count of animal torture (Count 5) of the original nine counts. Bauck was sentenced to 90 days in jail for this count with 70 days stayed, with credit for 5 days already served. This means Bauck will serve 15 days in custody. Bauck to report to jail on or before June 1, 2009. Also, Judge Senyk sentenced Bauck:

• to $1,000 fine; however, $500 was stayed so total fine was $500

• to perform 80 hours of community work in her own community

• to be placed on supervised probation for one year, concurrent with her prior probation. (Concurrent means "at the same time." Bauck's prior probation was due to practicing veterinary medicine without a license and is unsupervised for two years, which will be up on May 19, 2010. Bauck's current supervised probation will be up on May 1, 2010 — ending before her earlier probation is completed.)

• as long as Bauck is working with animals, she is to allow the Minnesota Humane Society or other agency (as recommended by probation officer) to inspect the kennel without notice (as they determine necessary) and to allow inspection of the entire property — entry to all areas. NOTE: Ownership of Puppys on Wheels was transferred to Bauck's husband and daughter.

• not to have same or similar violations for one year.

 

PROFILE

• Name of breeder: Kathy Jo Bauck

• Name of breeding facility: Pick Of The Litter / Puppys On Wheels

• County: Otter Tail County

• Listed as 'Doing Business As': Puppys On Wheels

• Owner/Agent on Mn Certificate of Veterinary Inspection: Allan Bauck

• Veterinarian Signature on Veterinarian Certificates: Dennis Lange (Audubon, MN)

• USDA license: 41-B-0159 Cust#: 2805

• Websites: www.puppysonwheels.com and www.potlpuppys.info (both removed); other websites unknown but possible. Online sales also through: Chicago.kiji.com, Hoobly.com, Puppyfind.com, Mypetlisting.com

• Number of animals: Per February 1998 inspection report, 603 adult dogs and 309 puppies listed; current number unknown.

• Breeds: Different purebreds and mixed. Scroll down to Breeds to review (partial) list.

• Recent sales to pet stores: Scroll down to Pet Stores and Sales to review (partial) list.

• Original cease and desist order (from doing surgical procedures on dogs): 10.12.06

• Prior convictions (in 2008). Go to: Pet-Abuse.com: Kathy Jo Bauck

• Otter Tail County District Court Judge: Judge Waldemar Senyk

• Otter Tail County Prosecutor: Heather Brandborg, Assistant County Attorney

• Bauck's Attorney: Zenas Baer

 

 

INVESTIGATION

Companion Animal Protection Society (CAPS) has conducted multiple investigations of Pick Of The Litter/Puppys On Wheels, starting in 1997. Undercover video (gathered by CAPS) led to most recent charges against Kathy Jo Bauck.

• To view the undercover video of kennel, go to: Undercover Investigation

• To view photo sheet of some dogs hurt within this kennel: Bauck Photos

 

• To view the veterinary report, go to: Veterinary Evaluation of Evidence

• To view case documents (i.e. Dog Report noting conditions), go to: Case Documents

• For details of past investigations regarding Pick Of The Litter: CAPS Investigation

 

 

VIDEO AND NEWS COVERAGE

Some links below include video and photos.

• May 8, 2009: ASPCA Experts Help Secure Puppy Mill Conviction

• May 6, 2009 New York Mills Herald: Bauck receives 20 days for dog torture

• May 2, 2009 Dozens support Bauck at hearing

May 1, 2009 cbs2: Dog Breeder sentenced to Jail for Animal Torture

• May 1, 2009 Bauck sentenced for dog torturing conviction

• April 27, 2009: No sentence in animal abuse case

• March 26, 2009: Act to prevent further dog abuse

Please note: One of the jurors in the Bauck case posted a comment in this editorial.

• March 25, 2009: Bauck acquitted of felony charges

• March 24, 2009: Mixed Verdict For Breeder Accused Of Animal Abuse

• March 24, 2009: Bauck says she was sabotaged

• March 23, 2009: Owner Returns To Witness Stand in Puppy Mill Trial

• March 20, 2009: Accused Puppy Mill Operator Takes Stand In Trial

• March 20, 2009: Vet: Bauck dipped dogs

• March 18, 2009: Puppy Breeder On Trial To Face Abuse Charges

• March 16, 2009: Trial Begins Tuesday in dog case

• March 9, 2009: Sick Puppies Dog Some Online Purchasers

• January 28, 2009: Five charges against breeder dropped

• November 28, 2008/ Fergus Falls Journal: Probe of Kennel Owner Disputed

• November 24, 2008/wcco Channel 4: A rare look inside one Minnesota puppy mill

• November 20, 2008/HSUS: Investigation Ties Pet Chain to Puppy Mills

• November 11, 2008/Boston: Customers Say Pet Shop Is More Like Puppy Mill

• November 10, 2008/Boston: Puppy Mill Owner Faces Charges (Pick Of The Litter)

• November 10, 2008/cbs 2 Chicago: Buy Internet Puppies At Your Peril

• October 10, 2008/cbs 2 Chicago: USDA Considering Action Against Puppy Mill Owner

• October 9, 2008/cbs 2 Chicago: Owner Charged for Horrific Puppy Mill Conditions

 

 

VERDICT AND SENTENCING

For sentence, see above. (Information below was posted prior to May 1, 2009.)

On March 24, 2009, a jury found Bauck guilty on four misdemeanors (three counts torture, one count animal cruelty). This included:

• Count 3 (torture) Minn Stat. 343.21 sub. 1

• Count 5 (torture) Minn. Stat. 343.21 sub. 1

• Count 6 (torture) Minn. Stat. 343.21 sub. 1

• Count 4 (animal cruelty) Minn. Stat. 343.21 sub. 7

Bauck was originally charged with nine counts.

On April 24, 2009, a sentencing hearing was held. Questions were raised and language was debated. Sentencing was re-scheduled for May 1, 2009. Two motions had been filed earlier: 1) for a new trial; and 2) for continuance. Judge Senyk denied the motion for a new trial.

• What type of sentencing could Bauck get?

A misdemeanor is up to 90 days in jail per each count and/or up to a fine of $1,000 per each count. However, under MN law 609.15, the court can specify if a sentence shall run concurrently or consecutively. Per 609.15, "if the court specifies the sentence shall run consecutively and all of the sentences are for misdemeanors, the total of the sentences shall not exceed one year."

• Didn't the court order a humane society to inspect the facility?

No. At the time of the verdict, Judge Senyk ordered that the USDA and the appropriate humane society be notified of the verdict. The State made the request to the court that inspections be allowed. The court also has the ability to place restrictions, as indicated in subd. 10 of Minn. Stat. 343. 21:


…If a person is convicted of violating this section, the court shall require
that pet or companion animals that have not been seized by a peace officer or agent and are in the custody or control of the person must be turned over to a peace officer or other appropriate officer or agent unless the court determines that the person is able and fit to provide adequately for an animal. If the evidence indicates lack of proper and reasonable care of an animal, the burden is on the person to affirmatively demonstrate by clear and convincing evidence that the person is able and fit to have custody of and provide adequately for an animal. The court may limit the person's further possession or custody of pet or companion animals, and may impose other conditions the court considers appropriate, including, but not limited to:.

(1) imposing a probation period during which the person may not have ownership, custody, or control of a pet or companion animal;
(2) requiring periodic visits of the person by an animal control officer or agent appointed pursuant to section 343.01, subdivision 1;
(3) requiring performance by the person of community service; and
(4) requiring the person to receive psychological, behavioral, or other counseling.

• Can citizens submit letters to the judge?

Yes. It is legal to submit letters to a judge. It is difficult to generalize what might influence a judge in sentencing; however, the receipt of several letters (copied to the prosecutor) could at least alert the judge to the magnitude of the problem. These letters should be submitted prior to sentencing. In the case of Bauck, based on evidence presented, it is appropriate to ask the judge to impose the maximum sentence, including jail time and fines — plus, an inspection of the facilities by the Animal Humane Society and an order that the dogs and cats be seized from Bauck's kennels. The mailing address:

Honorable Judge Waldemar Senyk

121 West Junius Avenue, Suite 310

Fergus Falls, MN 56537

FAX: 1-218-998-8438* or 1-218-998-8414*
(*We are told a $25 fee is charged for the fax; call the judge's office at 1-218-998-8000 or the Otter Tail County Courthouse at 1-218-998-8429 to inquire about payment.)

Case #56-CR08-2271

 

 

TRIAL DETAILS: Kathy Jo Bauck Case

Trial details and observations below are listed by date, with the most recent at the top. These observations were written at the time of the trial. Thanks to Ingrid Sonnenberg who attended the trial every day and submitted updates.

Wednesday, March 25, 2009: Verdict

For further trial details (with video and photos), click on links above to news articles.

Late last night (Tuesday evening) the jury delivered its verdict. The jury found Bauck not guilty of two felony counts of animal abuse. They found her guilty of four lesser misdemeanors. Bauck continues to operate her kennel (Pick Of The Litter) under the ownership of her husband and daughter.

NOTE: New York Mills, where Bauck's kennel is located, is a city in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. With an estimated population of 1,189 (in 2003), it is a small, rural community. Interestingly, New York Mills holds the 'Great American Think-Off', debating questions of substance. This year's debate question is 'Is It Ever Wrong To Do The Right Thing?' For link to city's website, go to: New York Mills, Minnesota

Tuesday, March 24, 2009: Day 6 of trial

This was the last day of the trial. Dennis Lange, DVM, was the first witness for the defense. Lange is Bauck's veterinarian (for the last four years; fee for each kennel visit is $500). This witness gave general information; but it was apparent there was conflicting dates and data. Example: Lange testified Bauck had 700+ dogs and 100 puppies. Bauck testified she had 413 dogs. The second witness was Richard Teal, DVM, who is Bauck's back-up veterinarian. Teal was formerly a slaughterhouse veterinarian. As with Lange, his data conflicted with Bauck's testimony. He testified she had 1,000 dogs. The last witness was Jeff Rimpala, a coach-teacher in New York Mills (where kennel is located) who works part-time for Bauck. Kathy Jo Bauck returned to the witness stand to give further testimony, at which time she cried. Final summaries were given by both the prosecution and the defense. Bauck's attorney Baer tried to influence the jury by suggesting that Jason Smith staged the bad conditions specifically for the video and also emphasized that Smith (hired by CAPS) were "people from out of the State coming in to Minnesota" to disrupt Bauck's facility and tell Minnesotans what to do. The prosecutor objected to Bauck's attorney's summation and questionable facts. Others in the courtroom, who live in the area and had attended the trial each day, were disappointed by the level of "misinformation and untruths" presented by Baer, which, they felt, would influence the jury's impressions. The jury then went into deliberation. (Jury pool is from Otter Tail County. Trial was held in Fergus Falls, which is about 50 minutes from New York Mills, where Bauck's kennel is located.) As of 6pm Tuesday evening no verdict had been made.

Monday, March 23, 2009: Day 5 of trial

It was a day full of witnesses. Kathy Jo Bauck took the stand once again in the morning. Bauck's attorney, Zenas Baer, interrupted Kathy's Bauck testimony and called Allen Erickson (DVM) to the witness stand. (Erickson lives in the same town as Baer. The prosecutor questioned if he had been paid for his testimony.) Bauck returned to the stand and, in her testimony, blamed Jason Smith (CAPS undercover investigator, who posed as employee) for any problems at the kennel (as seen on the video) and suggested that he "staged everything." Next witnesses included: Earl Fleck, medical investigator for the Minnesota Attorney General's office; Bridget King, DVM; Shona Selender, Vet Tech; Matthew Jensen, dispatcher from the Sheriff's office: Maria Chandler, one of Bauck's employees; and Allen Bauck, Kathy Jo Bauck's husband. Judge Senyk indicated he wanted to wrap up the trial tomorrow, Tuesday.

Friday, March 20, 2009: Day 4 of trial

It was a long day. Dr. Linda Wolf, a Twin-Cities-based veterinarian and expert witness for the prosecution, was questioned by the defense. Dr. Merck, forensic veterinarian for the ASPCA and expert in animal cruelty cases, was the next witness and testified for the prosecution. The last witness presented by the prosecution was Detective Keith von Dyke, who conducted the original investigation based on the CAPS complaint. Attorney Baer called Kathy Jo Bauck to the stand, where she testified that she loved the dogs, researched pedigrees, and was careful in her breeding, such as breeding only females once a year (not verified). Bauck was not able to explain the difference between in-breeding and line-breeding. The prosecution has not yet questioned Bauck. Baer asked the judge for an acquittal for lack of evidence on counts 1, 2, 3 and 4; the judge denied his request.

NOTE: Mr. Wade Hanson, humane agent from the Animal Humane Society (in Golden Valley) who worked with Detective Von Dyke in the investigation, may not testify. Hanson indicated he had not been served and no record was found that he had been served.

Thursday, March 19, 2009: Day 3 of trial

Jason Smith, CAPS investigator who worked undercover at Pick Of The Litter, continued as a witness, questioned by Bauck's attorney Mr. Baer. Smith's testimony ended today; he asked to be released and the judge agreed. The second witness to speak was Dr. Linda Wolf, a Minnesota veterinarian and expert in dog care and animal health. Those present said the testimony of both Smith and Wolf was compelling; the jury appeared to respond strongly to the information presented.

Wednesday, March 18, 2009: Day 2 of trial

Jury selection finished. Bauck attorney Zenas Baer gave his opening statement. Jason Smith, a Companion Animal Protection Society (CAPS) investigator who worked undercover at Pick Of The Litter (Bauck's facility) for six weeks, was the first witness. Prosecutor Heather Brandborg showed the jury the undercover video of Pick Of The Litter breeding kennel collected by Mr. Smith.

Tuesday, March 17, 2009: Day 1 of trial

The trial for Kathy Jo Bauck (Pick of The Litter) started Tuesday, March 17, 2009, in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, with jury selection. It is anticipated the trial will continue into next week.

March, 2009: Trial scheduled for March 17, 2009

Email update posted by Animal Folks MN
As mentioned in previous emails, Kathy Jo Bauck, owner of Pick Of The Litter (a dog breeding facility in Otter Tail County) is facing charges for animal cruelty and torture. Jury selection and trial are on the calendar for March 17, 2009. If you're interested in attending, please confirm this date by calling Rita, at the Otter Tail County Courthouse, at 218-998-8429 the day before or morning of the trial.

February, 2009: Decision on charges

Email update posted by Animal Folks MN

Kathy Jo Bauck, owner of Pick Of The Litter, a large-scale dog breeding facility in New York Mills, Minnesota, had been charged with five counts of animal cruelty, two counts of torture and two counts of practicing veterinary medicine without a license. These charges came after complaints were filed to authorities by Jason Smith of Companion Animal Protection Society (CAPS). Smith posed as an employee at Pick Of The Litter in an undercover investigation initiated by CAPS.

In a recent decision, five charges were dismissed; however, four counts (2 felony animal cruelty, 1 misdemeanor animal cruelty, 1 gross misdemeanor animal torture) were upheld. The judge did not suppress the undercover video footage gathered by CAPS showing the inhumane treatment and conditions, and this video will be shown at trial.

The trial, originally set for February 10, 2009, was rescheduled. Please confirm date and time with the Otter Tail County Courthouse if you plan to attend.

In 2000 (per a USDA inspection), it was reported Pick Of The Litter had 1,325 dogs and puppies. At the time, Bauck stated she was breeding 32 different breeds. Current count of animals is not available. Bauck has been in business for 23 years and is still operating. She has recently added additional websites under various names to sell over the Internet.

November 26, 2008: Hearing

Email update posted by Animal Folks MN

Bauck's hearing was held on November 26, 2008 in Otter Tail County. Following the hearing, the prosecutor and Bauck's attorney were given 10 days to submit final written arguments. The judge is now reviewing the information and, as of this date, has not yet made his final ruling. The original trial date has been rescheduled. Please check with the Otter Tail County Courthouse to confirm new dates.

August, 2009: Repeated Charges of Animal Abuse Against Puppy Mill Owner

Email update posted by Animal Folks MN

Kathy Jo Bauck, owner of Pick Of The Litter, a large-scale dog breeding facility in New York Mills, Minnesota, was charged with five counts of animal cruelty, two counts of torture and two counts of practicing veterinary medicine without a license.

These charges came after complaints were filed to authorities by Jason Smith of Companion Animal Protection Society (CAPS). Smith posed as an employee at Pick Of The Litter in an undercover investigation initiated by CAPS. (The first court date is set for September 22, 2008 in Otter Tail County.)

One excerpt from court documents

On May 5, 2008, Smith said he "found a pregnant Bichon on the eastern row of the western room of the Red Barn having puppies. One puppy, which appeared partially flattened, was dead on the pen floor. Another live puppy was hanging by an umbilical cord from the mother.

Smith informed Bauck of this, who told him to bring the dog to her and injected the mother dog with calcium sulfate to "aid contractions" and then spent 15 minutes trying to reach inside to pull a puppy out. Bauck did not wash or sanitize her hands and brought out a puppy, which was not breathing, and attempted to resuscitate the puppy, who died about two hours later.

Bauck again tried to get another puppy out from the dog with the help of [two kennel] workers. The three women alternated using surgical clamps and grabbed the puppy inside the mother. Bauck tore off the tail of the puppy and all three woman kept pulling tufts of fur attached to bloody skin until Bauck tore off the entire rear leg of the puppy, which came out dead.

On May 9, 2008, the same female Bichon, who had puppies on May 5, 2008, was found dead in her pen, still filthy and with her hindquarters covered in afterbirth."

Previous charges of animal abuse

Earlier this year, Bauck pleaded guilty to practicing veterinary medicine without a license. As part of a plea deal with the Minnesota District Court (Seventh Judicial District, Otter Tail County), four similar charges and one animal cruelty charge were dismissed.

Bauck served 10 days in jail (with 110 days stayed), was fined $900 and placed on informal, unsupervised probation for two years.

The Minnesota Board of Veterinary Medicine also took action against Bauck in October 2006. The Board ordered Bauck, who has never held a veterinary license, to cease and desist from performing surgeries on any puppy or dog, vaccinating any puppy or dog, or engaging in any other act or practice that would constitute the practice of veterinary medicine.

Over 1,300 dogs and puppies. Over 30 different breeds.

In a January 25, 2008 USDA inspection, it was reported Pick Of The Litter had 1,326 dogs and puppies in its kennels. In a 2006 Minnesota Board of Veterinary Medicine report, it was stated that Bauck was breeding 32 different breeds, including Mastiffs, Great Danes, American Bulldogs, English Bulldogs, Springer Spaniels, Brittany Spaniels, Cocker Spaniels, Basset Hounds, Siberian Huskies, Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, Boxers, Shar Peis, Pugs, Boston Terriers, Coon Hounds, Blood Hounds, Pekingese, Poodles, Cairn Terriers, Maltese, Bichon Frise, Miniature Pinchers, Yorkshire Terriers, Silky Terriers, Dachshunds, German Shepherds, Corgis, St. Bernards, Beagles, Pomeranians, Shiba Inus, American Eskimos, Dalmatians, Soft Coated Wheaton Terriers, Italian Greyhounds, Papillons, Shih Tzus, Rat Terriers, Ori-peis (Pugs or Boston Terriers crossed with Shar Peis), Terrier Crosses and Poodle Crosses. Recent breeds listed below.

NOTE: Pick Of The Litter has been in business for 23 years and, as of this date, is still operating. In addition to selling to pet stores, this breeder also sells through www.puppysonwheels.com and newspaper ads.

 

 

BREEDS

The following is a list of breeds produced by Pick Of The Litter/ Puppys on Wheels. These breeds reflect only the type of dogs/puppies bred and sold between December 2008 and April 2009 and transported out of state. It does not reflect in-state sales.

Labrador

Shih Tzu

E. Bulldog Beagle

Jack Russell

Golden Retriever

Pekingese

Mastiff

Pom

Cocker

Pug

Papillon

S.C. Wheaten

C. King Charles

Keeshund

Siberian Husky

Yorkie

Poodle

St. Bernard

Sheltie

Pekingese

Shorkie

Eng. mastiff

Chihuahua

Bichon

Brussels Grif

St. Poodle

Oldie/American Bulldog

Shih-iao

German Shephard

Doxie

Mini Schnauzer

Cockapoo

Shih-Poo

Labradoodle x Poodle

Fr Bulldog x Boston Terrier

Pub x Beagle

Cairn x Bichon

Shih x Bichon

Cocker x Bichon

M. Sehn x Bichon

Shih x Bichon

Lhasa x Bichon

Shih Tzu/Bichon

Westie/Bichon

Bichon poo

Yorkie x Cairn

Husky x A. Eskimo

Cairn - poo

Beagle x Sheltie

Eng. Bulldog x Beagle

King Charles x Cocker

King Charles x Bichon

Shiba/ Am. Eskimo

Husky x Samoyan

Chihauhau x Pom

Morkie

Puggle

Pom/poo

Huskimoe

Min. Sch./Cocker

Lhasa x Bichon

Havanese x Lhasa

Shih Tzu/Lhasa

Shih x Peke

Shih x Pom

Shih x Bichon

Shih x Poodle

Shih x Yorkie

Havanese x Maltese

Pom x Maltese

Maltese x Lhasa

Shih x Maltese

Maltese x Dachschund

Maltese x Peke

Maltese x Yorkie

Maltese x ShihTzu

 

Auctions

Puppys On Wheels recently brought 201 dogs/puppies at an Ohio auction. To view investigation report (conducted by Animals' Angels) and photos at auction, click here and scroll down to 3/21/2009 Farmerstown Dog Auction.

 

Pet Stores and Sales

Bauck is both a breeder and dealer of puppies. Puppys On Wheels was one of the largest national USDA-licensed dog brokers, selling dogs to consumers in Minnesota as well as distributing thousands of dogs to pet stores shops throughout the U.S. and via the Internet. Some pet stores, breeders and a few individual consumers, requiring transport across state lines, are listed below. Spelling of some cities may be incorrect (difficult to read hand-writing on forms.)

PLEASE NOTE: List is organized by past and recent sales.

Past and recent sales

The following is a sampling of names. No certificates obtained prior to 1992. When reviewing, please note variety of states across the years/timeframe.

1992:

Michelle Erickson (Iowa)

Lucinda O-Neall (Iowa)

Joe Crossley (Iowa)

Pat Middleton (Iowa)

Brian Brantsen (Iowa)

Harold and Sandy Dick (ND)

1993:

Ken and Jill Weber (ND)

Richard Peterson (ND)

Clifmar Kennels (Clark, ND)

Denis Erickson (Iowa)

Lori DeJong (South Dakota)

Brenda Johnson (Missouri)

Ann Michaux (North Dakota)

Judy Friskey (South Dakota)

1994:

Richard Peterson (ND)

Ken and Nancy Forster (ND)

Carla Dobzein (SD)

1995:

Dan Larson (ND)

Flickertail Kennels (ND)

Jean's Kennels (ND)

Ralph Dick (ND)

Richard Peterson (ND)

Janet Sowards (KS)

Ralph and Sandy Dick (ND)

Collebe Butterfield (NE)

Ken Weber (ND)

1996:

Mary Legacie (ND)

Jeff White (ND)

Donna Voeller (SD)

Jim Lyter (ND)

1997:

Jim and Tom Campbell (ND)

Ross and Sue Kleingartner (ND)

Jim Iriell (ND)

1998:

Jim and Tom Campbell (ND)

James Loterbauer (SD)

Frank Mitzel (SD)

Mindy and Chad Erickson (ND)

No certificates obtained 1999-2002

2003:

Petz Unlimited (Mechanicsburg, PA)

Petland (Medina, Ohio)

Petland #58 (Maple Heights, Ohio)

Shake A Paw (Toms River, NJ)

Pets For You (Johnson City, NJ)

Pet Paws (Oneonta, NY)

My Best Friend (Wyandotte, MI)

Pet Paradise (Englishtown, NJ)

Petland (Naperville, IL)

Ginny's Pets & More (Winfield, IL)

Petland #78 (Rockford, IL)

Gentle Jungle (Waterbury, CT)

Pets For You (Johnson City, NY)

Pets Plus (Philadephia, PA)

Bob Fink (Oxford, MA)

Petland (Joliet, IL)

441 Puppies (Hollywood, FL)

No certificates obtained 2004 - Nov. 2008 (yet)

December 2008

Puppy Center (West Hartford, CT) - 20 dogs on Dec. 1

Puppy Center (West Hartford, CT) - 20 dogs on Dec. 15

Pets Unlimited (Mechanicsburg, PA) - 18 in shipment

Shake A Paw (Hicksville, NY) - 12 in shipment

Fetch (Beaver Creek, OH) - 25 in shipment

The Pet Store (Fort Wayne, IN) - 7 in shipment

January 2009

Puppy Center (West Hartford, CT) - 25 in shipment

February 2009

Pet Connection (Newington, NH) - 10 in shipment

Cindy Jenkins (Moberly, MO) - 7 in shipment

Everything Pets (Burnt Hills, NY) - 1 in shipment

Best Friends Puppy Boutique (Sanford, FL) - 1 in shipment

E-Pets, Inc. (New Hyde Park, NY) - 2 in shipment

Petland Orlando East (Orlando, FL) - 2 in shipment

Jill Rosie's Puppies (Middletown, NY) - 3 in shipment

Puppy Center (West Hartford, CT) - 8 in shipment

Happy Tails Puppies (Queensbury, NY) - 3 in shipment

Pet Cottage (Millersville, MD) - 2 in shipment

Haleigh Deal (Greenfield, IN) - 1 in shipment

Evette Gilder (HigBee, MI) - 1 in shipment

March 2009

Jonas Fisher (Williamsburg, IN) - 61 in shipment

Abraham Miller (Fresno, OH) - 33 in shipment

Maria Larolla (Middletown, NY) - 23 in shipment

Samantha Chan (Sufferyn, NY) - 12 in shipment

American Dog Club (Aldertson, NY) - 4 in shipment

American Dog Club (Aldertson, NY) - 3 in shipment

The Puppy Experience (Aquebouge, NY) - 3 in shipment

The Puppy Experience (Aquebouge, NY) - 33 in shipment

The Puppy Experience (Aquebouge, NY) - 23 in shipment

The Puppy Experience (Aquebouge, NY) - 7 in shipment

Jill Rosie's Puppies (Middletown, NY) - 43 in shipment

Puppy Center (West Hartford, CT) - 14 in shipment

Puppy Center (West Hartford, CT) - 1 in shipment

Palm Beach Puppies (Boca Baton, FL) - 1 in shipment

Pampered Paws (Jacksonville, FL) - 1 in shipment

Furry Babies (Pery, IL) - 2 in shipment

Jill Rosie's Puppies (Middletown, NY) - 43 in shipment

Farmerstown Sale Barn (Baltic, OH) - 201 in shipment

Following trial date:

April 2009

Jonas Fischer (Williamsburg, IN) - 45 in shipment

Jonas Fischer (Williamsburg, IN) - 21 in shipment

Maria Loua (Midtown, NY) - 25 in shipment

Jerry Markader (Masontown, PA) - 1 in shipment

Harvey Miller (Stetsonville, WI) - 1 in shipment

May 2009

Maria Larwa (Midtown, NY) - 22 in shipment

The Puppy Experience (Aquebouge, NY) - 14 in shipment

The Puppy Experience (Aquebouge, NY) - 26 in shipment

Samantha Chan (Sufferyn, NY) - 5 in shipment

John Schmucker (New Haven, IN) - 11 in shipment

John Schmucker (New Haven, IN) - 1 in shipment

June 2009

The Puppy Experience (Aquebouge, NY) - 1 in shipment

The Puppy Experience (Aquebouge, NY) - 15 in shipment

Empire Puppies (Flushing, NY) - 14 in shipment

All Creatures (Mahwah, NJ) - 9 in shipment)

IRA Kennels (Hunton Station, NY) - 2 in shipment

John Schmucker (New Haven, CT) - 10 in shipment

Empire Puppies (Flushing, NY) - 4 in shipment

Jonas Fischer (Williamsburg, IN) - 14 in shipment

American Dog Club (Alderton, NY) - 3 in shipment

All Creatures (Mahwah, NJ) - 18 in shipment

All Creatures (Mahwah, NJ) - 3 in shipment

July 2009

All Creatures (Mahwah, NY) - 12 in shipment

American Dog Club (Aldertson, NY) - 5 in shipment

Best in Breed (Peranius, NJ) - 4 in shipment

Empire Puppies (Flushing, NY) - 4 in shipment

All Creatures (Mahwah, NJ) - 10 in shipment

The Petite Puppy (New York City, NY) - 6 in shipment

Pets 4 Grooming (Hunton Station, NY) - 4 in shipment

The Puppy Experience (Aquebouge, NY) - 9 in shipment

Empire Puppies (Flushing, NY) - 4 in shipment

Puppy Love (Manorville, NY) - 4 in shipment

Best In Breed (Peramus, NJ) - 4 in shipment

The Puppy Experience (Aquebouge, NY) - 6 in shipment

August 2009

American Dog Club (Aldertson, NY) - 4 in shipment

All Creatures (Mahwah, NY) - 9 in shipment

All Creatures (Mahwah, NJ) - 12 in shipment

All Creatures (Mahwah, NJ) - 6 in shipment

All Creatures (Mahwah, NJ) - 11 in shipment

The Petite Puppy (New York City, NY) - 2 in shipment

The Petite Puppy (New York City, NY) - 5 in shipment

The Puppy Experience (Aquebouge, NY) - 15 in shipment

Best in Breed (Peramus, NJ) - 8 in shipment

Best in Breed (Peramus, NJ) - 1 in shipment

Best in Breed (Peramus, NJ) - 5 in shipment

Best in Breed (Peramus, NJ) - 4 in shipment

Empire Puppies (Flushing, NY) - 24 in shipment

Empire Puppies (Flushing, NY) - 10 in shipment

Pet Fashion (Yonkers, NY) - 4 in shipment

Puppy Center (West Hartford, CT) - 7 in shipment

Jan Walters (Sterling Heights, MI) - 5 in shipment

Fetch (Beaver Creek, OH) - 11 in shipment

Wild And Wet Pets (Hornell, NY) - 6 in shipment

Wild and Wet Pets (Hornell, NY ) - 3 in shipment

Willie Empire Puppys (Flushing, NY) - 5 in shipment

September 2009

Jonas Fischer (Williamsburg, Indiana) - 5 in shipment

Empire Puppies (Flushing, NY) - 4 in shipment

Empire Puppies (Flushing, NY) - 16 in shipment

Best in Breed (Peramus, NJ) - 5 in shipment

Best In Breed (Peramus, NJ) - 7 in shipment

Puppy Love (Manorville, NY) - 6 in shipment

American Puppy (Middletown, NJ) - 7 in shipment

All Creatures (Mahwah, NJ) - 16 in shipment

All Creatures (Mahwah, NJ) - 9 in shipment

Petz Unlimited (Mechanicsburg, PA) - 31 in shipment

Greg Levine (Aquebouge, NY) - 22 in shipment

October 2009

Best in Breed (Peramus, NJ) - 12 in shipment

Empire Puppies (Flushing, NJ) - 10 in shipment

The Petite Puppy (New York City, NY) - 5 in shipment

Fetch (Beaver Creek, Ohio) - 12 in shipment

Greg Levine (Aquebouge, NY) - 28 in shipment

All Creatures (Mahwah, NJ) - 11 in shipment

November 2009

Empire Puppies (Flushing, NY) - 12 in shipment

Empire Puppies (Flushing, NY) - 8 in shipment

Fetch (Beaver Creek, OH) - 7 in shipment

Greg Levine (Aquebouge, NY) - 30 shipment

Puppy Love (Manorville, NY) - 3 in shipment

All Creatures (Mahwah, NJ) - 10 in shipment

All Creatures (Mahwah, NJ) - 6 in shipment

American Puppy (Middletown, NJ) - 5 in shipment

American Puppy (Middletown, NJ) - 6 in shipment

Shaenta Williams (Gary, Indiana) - 1 in shipment

Empire Puppies (Flushing, NY) - 5 in shipment

New York Kennel (Islip, NY) - 13 in shipment

New York Kennel (Islip, NY) - 16 in shipment

Puppy Corral (Huntington Station, NY) - 11 in shipment

Puppy Coral (Huntington Station, NY) - 16 in shipment

Pets + Grooming (Huntington Station, NY) - 3 in shipment

Blue Ribbon (Aquebouge, NY) - 11 in shipment

December 2009

Empire Puppies (Flushing, NY) - 9 in shipment

Blue Ribbon Kennel (Aquebouge, NY) - 20 in shipment

Breeder Association (Brick, NJ) - 8 in shipment

New York Kennel (Islip, NY) - 6 in shipment

Trish Jacques (Huntington, NY) - 6 in shipment

PetzUnlimited (Mechanicsburg, PA) - 8 in shipment

American Puppy (Middletown, NJ) - 8 in shipment

January 2010

New York Kennel (Islip, NY) - 22 in shipment

Empire Puppies (Flushing, NY) - 10 in shipment

Empire Puppies (Flushing, NY) - 10 in shipment

All Creatures (Mahwah, NJ) - 7 in shipment

All Creatures (Mahwah, NJ) - 2 in shipment

All Creatures (Mahwah, NJ) - 10 in shipment

Blue Ribbon Kennel (Aquebouge, NY) - 2 in shipment

Blue Ribbon Kennel (Aquebouge, NY) - 6 in shipment

The Perfect Puppy (Stony Brook, NY) - 39 in shipment

The Perfect Puppy (Stony Brook, NY) - 25 in shipment

American Puppy (Middletown, NJ) - 5 in shipment

Trish Jacques (Miller Place, NY) - 2 in shipment

Pets & Grooming (Huntington Station, NY) - 1 in shipment

February 2010 (partial)

Puppies, Puppies, Pets & More (New Highland Park, NY) - 3 in shipment

Best In Breed (Peramus, NJ) - 4 in shipment

The Perfect Puppy (Stony Brook, NY) - 27 in shipment

Blue Ribbon Kennel (Aquebouge, NY) - 16 in shipment

New York Kennel (Islip, NY) - 3 in shipment

 

Contacts: Legislators

Puppys On Wheels operates under District 10/10B in Otter Tail County, Minnesota. (The District 10A Representative is also listed below.) Please write the district's legislators and express your concern about Bauck's breeding practices.

Senator Dan Skogen (District 10)
75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Capitol Building, Room 303
St. Paul, MN 55155-1606
651-296-5655
sen.dan.skogen@senate.mn
Home: Hewitt
Prefers interim mail to be sent to address above.

Representative Mark Murdock (District 10B)
213 State Office Building
100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
St. Paul, MN 55155
651-296-4293
rep.mark.murdock@house.mn
Home: Ottertail
Prefers interim mail (between legislative sessions) to be sent to address below:
43620 Round Lake Drive
Ottertail, MN 56571

Representative Dan Nornes (District 10A)
277 State Office Building
100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
St. Paul, MN 55155
651-296-4946 or 800-336-8017
rep.bud.nornes@house.mn
Home: Fergus Falls
Prefers interim mail (between legislative sessions) to be sent to address below:
22195 River Oaks Drive
Fergus Falls, MN 56537

 

The Otter Tail County (OTC) Board of Commissioners also has jurisdiction over land use and issues in the area. For names and contact information of OTC commissioners and for County Board meeting dates, click here.

 

 

Contacts: USDA-APHIS

For those who want to write to USDA officials, click here for names and contacts.

The USDA is currently reviewing Bauck's USDA license (#41-B-0159). Bauck has been licensed by the USDA since 1983. Per the Companion Animal Protection Society (CAPS): "The July 2008 USDA inspection report for Bauck had no violations of the Animal Welfare Act (AWA). CAPS has been investigating the USDA's failure to enforce the AWA since 1995 and has been lobbying members of Congress for oversight hearings regarding USDA's lax enforcement of the AWA." CAPS will continue to lobby USDA officials and members of Congress and will use the Bauck case as evidence of the USDA's malfeasance.

Click on Minnesota inspections and the USDA for further information. Note: Under the Animal Welfare Act, Bauck can still sell animals directly to consumers (via website, ads, etc.) without a USDA license.

 

 

Contacts: Newspapers

For those who want to write letters to the editor, the following are contacts for local newspapers in or near Otter Tail County.

Fergus Falls Daily Journal

Location: 914 E. Channing, Fergus Falls, MN 56537

Mail: PO Box 506, Fergus Falls, MN 56537-0506

Phone: 218-736-7511

Fax: 218-736-5919

Email: newsroom@fergusfallsjournal.com

Newspaper Web site: www.fergusfallsjournal.com

Detroit Lakes Tribune & Becker County Record

Location: 511 Washington Ave., Detroit Lakes, MN 56501

Mail: PO Box 826, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501-0826

Phone: 218-847-3151

Fax: 218-847-9409

Email: recordtribune@dlnewspapers.com

Newspaper Web site: www.dl-online.com

Wadena Pioneer Journal

Location: 314 S. Jefferson, Wadena, MN 56482

Mail: PO Box 31, Wadena, MN 56482-0031

Phone: 218-631-2561

Fax: 218-631-1621

Email: wadenapj@wadenapj.com

Newspaper Web site: www.wadenapj.com

New York Mills Herald

Location: 108 S. Main, New York Mills, MN 56567

Mail: PO Box 158, New York Mills, MN 56567-0158

Phone: 218-385-2275

Fax: 218-385-3626

Email: herald@eot.com

Newspaper Web site: www.perhameb.com 

Perham Enterprise Bulletin

Location: 222 2nd Ave. SE, Perham, MN 56573

Mail: PO Box 288, Perham, MN 56573-0288

Phone: 218-346-5900

Fax: 218-346-5901

Email: perhameb@eot.com

Newspaper Web site: www.perhameb.com

Battle Lake Review

Location: 114 Lake Ave. N., Battle Lake, MN 56515

Mail: PO Box 99, Battle Lake, MN 56515-0099

Phone: 218-864-5952

Fax: 218-864-5212

Email: blreview@arvig.net

Newspaper Web site: none

Pelican Rapids Press

Location: 29 W. Mill, Pelican Rapids, MN 56572

Mail: PO Box 632, Pelican Rapids, MN 56572-0632

Phone: 218-863-1421

Fax: 218-863-1423

Email: prpress@loretel.net

Newspaper Web site: www.mnnews.com/newspapers/pelicanrapids.html

Henning Advocate

Location: 803 Inman St., Henning, MN 56551

Mail: PO Box 175, Henning, MN 56551

Phone: 218-548-5585

Fax: 218-548-5582

Email: citizens.advocate@mac.com

Newspaper Web site: none

Parkers Prairie Independent

Location: 117 N. Otter Ave., Parkers Prairie, MN 56361

Mail: PO Box 42, Parkers Prairie, MN 56361-0042

Phone: 218-338-2741

Fax: 218-338-2745

Email: ppindependent@midwestinfo.net

Newspaper Web site: www.ppindependent.net

 

 

 

 

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