06/04/2026
Oklahoma Residents Urged to Report Suspected Puppy Mills Following Animal Welfare Concerns.
Animal welfare advocates are urging Oklahoma residents to remain vigilant and report suspected puppy mills and animal cruelty cases to the appropriate authorities. Concerns have been raised about several commercial dog breeding operations in the state that have been cited for serious violations by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
The call to action comes after Oklahoma resident Shelly Baird reached out to raise awareness about ongoing animal welfare concerns and advocate for stronger enforcement measures.
“I am trying to get some help to persuade the USDA to revoke licenses to the three puppy mills in Oklahoma that made it onto the Horrible Hundred report,” Baird stated. “USDA has issued violations but has not conducted any follow-up visits. I have offered to conduct these follow-up visits for them and even pay for any certifications I may need. I also would like to see Oklahoma adopt animal welfare laws similar to those recently signed by California Governor Gavin Newsom to help end the puppy mill pipeline.”
Ringling Breeder Faces License Revocation After Repeated Violations
Becky and Leonard Goodman, operators of Goodman's Good-Dog in Ringling, Oklahoma, were listed as repeat offenders in the 2026 Horrible Hundred report.
During a September 2025 inspection, USDA inspectors found a critically ill dachshund named Cookie exhibiting agonal breathing and non-responsiveness. The inspection was paused so the dog could be transported to a veterinarian, where Cookie died before treatment could begin. Inspectors reported that no medical records were available for the dog and cited the facility for failing to provide adequate veterinary care.
The same inspection documented severe cockroach infestations throughout the kennel and contaminated water bowls affecting dozens of dogs. Earlier inspections in 2025 also cited widespread rodent infestations, rodent droppings in animal enclosures, and unsafe treatment practices involving a nursing mother dog and her puppies.
Following numerous violations, the Goodmans' USDA license was revoked in December 2025. However, concerns remain regarding the status of the dogs formerly housed at the facility and reports that puppies may still be advertised online.
McAlester Kennel Cited After History of Animal Welfare Concerns
Chris McGill, operator of Chris's Kennel in McAlester, Oklahoma, was named a repeat offender for the third time in the report.
A 2025 USDA inspection cited the kennel for unsanitary conditions, including excessive accumulations of waste, discarded feed, and contaminated standing water beneath enclosures.
The kennel had previously received an official USDA warning in 2022 after inspectors discovered two dead puppies and a third puppy suffering from shallow breathing. According to inspection records, the breeder was reportedly unaware of the puppies' condition and had not checked on them for two days. Inspectors also documented extensive cockroach infestations affecting kennel buildings and food storage areas.
Despite a history of violations spanning more than a decade, the breeder continued to operate and was listed as a "Star Breeder" by the American Canine Association as of April 2026, raising concerns among animal welfare advocates about breeder certification standards.
Bluejacket Facility Cited for Overcrowded Puppy Enclosures
Kimberly Parsons, owner of First Class Puppies in Bluejacket, Oklahoma, was cited following a July 2025 USDA inspection that found multiple puppies housed in overcrowded cages that failed to meet minimum space requirements.
Inspectors reported that dogs were unable to make normal movements comfortably and warned that overcrowding can increase stress and competition for resources. Photographs from the inspection reportedly showed puppies confined to wire-floored cages with limited enrichment and visible waste accumulation beneath enclosures.
The inspection also cited the facility for failing to provide an adequate exercise plan for some dogs. One poodle puppy was reportedly housed in an enclosure that did not meet required space standards and was not being given opportunities for exercise outside the enclosure.
Animal welfare advocates note that First Class Puppies has supplied puppies to numerous pet stores across the country, including multiple Petland locations.
Public Encouraged to Report Concerns
Animal welfare organizations continue to encourage members of the public to report suspected cases of animal neglect, abuse, or illegal breeding operations to local animal welfare authorities, law enforcement agencies, and the USDA when appropriate.
Advocates say public awareness and reporting remain critical tools in addressing animal cruelty and improving standards of care for dogs housed in commercial breeding facilities.
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