In 2011, Mindi Callison learned about rampant commercial dog breeding in her home state of Iowa, the terrible conditions that many dogs routinely live in at in “puppy mills,” and the myths that trick the public into thinking they are buying well cared for, healthy animals at local animal stores. Mindy learned more and started local protests.

Now Bailing Out Benji, the organization she eventually founded, is a multi-state grassroots movement with a goal of ending puppy mills.  The group has created detailed state maps showing the locations of puppy mills and brokers by county.

Learn how  how to avoid purchasing puppies bred in puppy mills or backyard breeder operations.