Puppy Mill Free Virginia

We don’t know who needs to hear this, but if you are thinking of buying a last minute puppy in a pet store for Christmas please reconsider.

Not only did that puppy likely come from a puppy mill, but it could very well be sick and cost thousands in veterinary bills. Your kids want a healthy puppy, not one that might pass away in a few weeks.

Reputable breeders don’t sell their puppies in pet stores.

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200% interest per puppy.

No. We aren’t exaggerating. Puppy selling stores use lending companies like EasyPay , WAGS lending and Lending USA which charge upwards of 200% interest per lease or loan in order to buy an already overpriced puppy.

It gets worse. In states where there are no legal protections, your puppy can actually be repossessed upon missed payment. And you are still on the hook for the loan or lease even if your puppy gets sick or dies.

Learn more here: https://bailingoutbenji.com/buyer-beware-predatory-pet-leasing/

Bernedoodles. Huskidoodles.
Danadoodles. Sheepadoodles.

Puppy mills and puppy stores are profiting off of cute names and squishy puppies, while banking on the fact that the public won’t research before they buy.

For the love of dog, don’t buy a puppy without seeing where and how the parents live and always google the breeder. You should always avoid buying a puppy in a store as well. Giving money to puppy-selling stores, only keeps puppy mills in business. Or better yet, look for your next best friend at your local shelter or rescue!

To view the actual puppy mills your local puppy store buys from: https://bailingoutbenji.com/puppy-mill-maps/cvi-data/

To listen to our interview with a reputable breeder and learn what red flags to look out for: https://truthliespuppymills.buzzsprout.com/1484683/6995167

The USDA says that within breeding facilities, the cages dogs live in only need to be six inches wider and taller than their body. So long as the dog can stand up, turn around and lay down it is considered adequate space.

What do you think? Is that enough space for a dog to live happily it’s entire life?

It is according to the puppy mill industry that you are supporting when you buy a dog from a pet store or from a newspaper or website without meeting their parents!

Do your research, visit the facility and always reach out to us with any questions! Or better yet- Opt to Adopt

For more information: https://bailingoutbenji.com/what-is-a-puppy-mill/

After decades without regulated inspection, retail stores selling dogs and cats soon will receive regular checks.

The Virginia Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services (VDACS) has published a set of draft inspection regulations for puppy stores. Appearing in “The Virginia Register of Regulations,” Oct. 24 issue, the formal notice invites public comment during the period from Oct. 24 until Dec. 23; with a public hearing in Richmond on Dec. 9. A link to the comments and language are included in the article!

http://www.connectionnewspapers.com/news/2022/nov/15/virginia-puppy-stores-face-regulation-inspection/

Virginia Puppy Stores Face Regulation, Inspection Puppy regulation

The USDA will do anything to protect puppy mills. Not only did they take away the public’s right to see public inspection reports on these facilities before they buy, but they also allow puppy mills to change license numbers to hide from previous violations.

Who does this secrecy protect? The consumer? The dogs? No... It protects the puppy mills.

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Everyone loves puppies! But we should care about the moms and dads too. If you are bringing a new puppy into your family, please make sure that you research the breeder you are buying from. And don’t forget that your local shelter and rescue is FULL of amazing puppies, teenagers and adults who are looking for a family just like yours!

To learn more about where pet stores are really getting their puppies from, click here:

https://bailingoutbenji.com/puppy-mill-maps/cvi-data/

They are the same dogs.
They have the same feelings.
They have the same pain tolerance.

Yet, in the eyes of the law, they are treated very differently.

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Pet stores don’t admit to using puppy mills- it’s bad for business!

So we took the time to research over 350 pet stores in the US (so far) and connect them to the puppy mills they use and make it public.

To learn more about the puppy-selling stores in your state, click here:
https://bailingoutbenji.com/puppy-mill-maps/cvi-data/

How do those puppies end up in a pet store by the time they are just 8 weeks old? The puppy mill pipeline!

To learn where your local puppy selling store is buying from: https://bailingoutbenji.com/cvi-data/

The lights are off and the doors are locked at Puppy Love at Valley View Mall in Roanoke. Signs on the door said the pet store shut down on Saturday.

The sign reads that “all of our puppies have been safely placed in their new homes,” but does not clarify where the puppies were sent to.

https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2022/08/18/puppy-love-pet-store-in-roanoke-shuts-down-unexpectedly/

Puppy Love pet store in Roanoke shuts down unexpectedly The lights are off and the doors are locked at Puppy Love at Valley View Mall, something many mall-goers did not expect to see.

Hundreds of violations have been given to USDA breeders and brokers across the country so far this year.

While some violations are minor, others are truly horrific and should have resulted in immediate removal of animals that are suffering. Sadly, that rarely happens. Instead, these facilities are allowed to continue on with their business and can keep selling to pet stores and online websites as they see fit.

Today we released our Quarter 2 USDA Violation Report, which details all of the breeders and brokers who received violations during the time period of April 1st, 2022 to June 30th, 2022.

So far this year, Iowa has had more facilities receive violations than any other state. You can find that here: https://bailingoutbenji.com/2022-usda-q2/

You can also re-read our Quarter 1 report here:
https://bailingoutbenji.com/usda-q1/

We had so much fun at Braddock Bark with Celebrate Fairfax and Supervisor James Walkinshaw. Thank you for putting on this event! We had some great conversations about how Virginians can help put an end to puppy mills and met some great people!

All set up! Hope to see you soon at Braddock Bark from 1-4pm.