Puppy Mill Free Texas

12/01/2025

*Cyber Monday Reminder: Not Everything Should Be Available In One-Click*

That "click and ship" puppy you see online today isn’t a great deal- it’s a red flag. Puppy mills thrive on quick sales, emotional marketing, and websites that make it easy to buy first and ask questions later. There are more than 50,000 breeders selling online right now (and less than 10% of them are even licensed). If you aren't making sure that your breeder isn't a puppy mill, then who is?

This Cyber Monday, skip the online puppy listings and take the time to research before you buy. If someone is offering to ship a puppy to your door with no questions asked… it’s not love - it’s shady. At Bailing Out Benji, we can help you learn the difference and avoid supporting cruelty with your clicks.

And if you aren't in the market to buy, then please share our PSA with your community! Those of us that are adoption-first, need to make sure that we are staying open to having these conversations in order to take sales away from puppy mills!

You can view our preliminary research into one puppy-selling website here: https://bailingoutbenji.com/puppiesdotcom/

11/25/2025

We all know someone who has bought a puppy- whether that is a neighbor, a coworker, a friend, a family member (or even ourselves!) We can't cut those people out of this discussion, when those are the ones who need to know how to avoid puppy mills the most.

We are at the beginning of prime puppy-buying season and we need you to have these conversations with those in your life who are looking for a new companion. You can encourage adoption and help them see all of the amazing animals that are in shelters and rescues first by looking at Petfinder or AdoptAPet! But for those who are unwilling or unable to adopt, please kindly talk with them about the importance of doing their research before they buy.

Share our nonprofit with them and let them know that we are here to help them avoid falling for a puppy mill, a predatory loan, or an outright scam where the puppy doesn't even exist.

Talking about buying puppies isn't a comfortable conversation for so many of us, but that is why Bailing Out Benji is here to help and we will do it with kindness and compassion. We want to stop people before they support an inhumane facility but we need your help reaching them!

Can you help us have these hard conversations?

Here are our tips for finding a humane breeder: https://bailingoutbenji.com/finding-a-reputable-breeder/

Here is our search engine which helps families avoid facilities with a history of violations:
https://bailingoutbenji.com/search-engine/

And here is a link where you can make a donation to help us continue our important work 🙂
https://secure.everyaction.com/LT0t7MN4DEOSsBsgg1IC6A2

Bailing Out Benji is a national nonprofit that is committed to ending the puppy mill industry through research, education and advocacy.

11/17/2025

And counting! Bailing Out Benji’s research is vast, thorough, and one of a kind. We continue monitoring the situation after a law has been passed or after a license has been cancelled in order to get a full picture of the landscape- and we hold those accountable who continue causing harm to animals and the people who love them.

Our findings are showing that a high percentage of breeders who cancel their federal license, either opt for a state level license or breed without any oversight. In the cases where we can, we file complaints to bring those facilities into compliance. Unfortunately, many states have no regulation for breeders or businesses that handle companion animals.

Consider making a donation today and invest in a future with no more cruel or inhumane breeding operations. Bailing Out Benji is doing the work to bring true transparency to the public, so we can end puppy mills once and for all!

https://bailingoutbenji.com/donate/

11/03/2025

https://www.reformaustin.org/lifestyle/dozens-of-dogs-rescued-from-suspected-puppy-mill-in-smith-county/

A rescue group saved 44 dogs from alleged puppy-mill conditions in East Texas. The animals are now in care and awaiting adoption.

11/03/2025

Will Texas pet stores ever be transparent about where their puppies really come from?

Bailing Out Benji has connected more than 75% of the nation’s puppy-selling stores to the puppy mills and commercial dog breeders they buy from.

Learn more here ➡ https://bailingoutbenji.com/puppy-mill-maps/cvi-data/

10/31/2025

As you know, Bailing Out Benji is home to the largest database of breeders, puppy mills, pet stores and online brokers. The research we do is not only crucial in educating the public about where the puppies come from, but it has been instrumental in the passing of bills and ordinances across the country.

All of that research is possible because of amazing supporters like you! Please consider donating $5 (or more!) today and help us continue making an impact.

Ways to donate include:
*Through our website:
https://secure.everyaction.com/LT0t7MN4DEOSsBsgg1IC6A2
*Through PayPal:
[email protected]
*Through Venmo:

*Through the donate button on this post!
The puppy mill dogs might not be able to thank you, but we can 💙

10/30/2025

What Is a Puppy Mill?

A puppy mill can be a large-scale commercial dog breeding facility where profit is prioritized over the well-being of the animals.

A puppy mill can be a small breeder that keeps dozens of animals in their home in conditions that could be considered inhumane.

A puppy mill can be an unlicensed facility that operates without any state or federal oversight.

A puppy mill can also be a licensed facility with, or without, violations but keeps their dogs in inhumane conditions.

While not every breeder is a puppy mill, every puppy mill is a breeder.

Learn more here https://bailingoutbenji.com/about-puppy-mills/

10/23/2025

We love it when local businesses support our mission!
Green Jay Gardens is located in Seguin, Texas and made a super amazing donation to our 2025 fundraising Gala in Iowa! Thank you so much for your support!

10/16/2025

Don't be tricked.. puppy mills are no treat!

It is easier to find a puppy mill than a responsible breeder. Unfortunately, places like puppy stores, online brokering websites, and newspaper ads make it really easy for puppy mills to hide among more reputable facilities to sell a lot of puppies to the unsuspecting public.

This Halloween, help us spread the truth behind the “trick” to your family, friends, and community! Think Benji before you buy. Find out where these puppies are really coming from and choose to adopt or shop responsibly. Together, we can make sure every dog gets the happy ending they deserve 🫶

If you're looking for some tips on how to adopt or shop responsibly, this article has great info: https://bailingoutbenji.com/adopt-or-shop-responsibly/

10/15/2025

Thank you Rescue Magazine for a great event!

Captain Jack Sparrow stopped by to learn that the real treasure isn’t gold... it’s giving dogs a better life!

Our Texas volunteers had a blast spreading awareness and chatting with the community at Rescue Magazine's Pet Adoption Extravaganza this weekend! Having our new search engine up for folks to explore while visiting the booth was a really neat addition 🫶 Events like this remind us that informed choices are the key to ending puppy mills. One conversation, one community, one compassionate choice at a time.