Nebraska Puppy Store Sourcing

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All research and information was done by the research team at Bailing Out Benji and therefore must be cited as such when shared or quoted.
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“We don’t buy from puppy mills.”

“All of our puppies come from small, local breeders.”

“We visit every breeder we buy from.”

“We only buy from the top USDA breeders.”

These are common phrases shared by pet store owners and their employees to potential puppy-buyers. They paint this beautiful picture of puppies running by a pond and parents frolicking in the fresh, green grass. Sadly, more often than not, those statements are false. The pet industry often lacks transparency for the consumer and when families purchase without doing their research, it is the fastest way to support the puppy mill industry. 

This is why we are here.

Bailing Out Benji is a small nonprofit that started in Ames, Iowa and now has volunteer teams all over the country who are dedicated to raising awareness about the puppy mill industry.

Bailing Out Benji emphasizes the importance of researching pet stores and commercial breeders to uncover the often hidden and unethical practices within the pet trade industry. By providing transparency to the public, we aim to educate consumers about the origins of animals sold in stores and online, while exposing the conditions in which some of these animals are bred and raised. This transparency empowers potential pet owners to make informed decisions, encouraging the adoption of pets from shelters and reputable breeders, ultimately leading to the improvement of animal welfare standards as we move towards a future with no more puppy mills. 

The information below was obtained through FOIA requests from various State Departments of Agriculture, as well as information from the USDA and local licensing agencies. 

NOTE:

-Before an animal is transported out of state, a veterinarian, accredited by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), must examine the animal for signs of “infectious, contagious or communicable disease” and, if no disease is found, sign the certificate for approval to transport.

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The information below reflects breeders that Nebraska puppy stores sourced from in 2022 and 2023. This list is not comprehensive as it does not always capture sales from within the state of Nebraska. 

The Pet Doctor- 200 9th 66th St #209, Lincoln, NE

  1. Becky Busboom, Pixy Pals LLC. Dannebrog, Nebraska- At the time of their last known inspection, this facility had zero puppies on their property with no documented USDA violations within the last 5 years at the time of this report being released. This facility is a dog brokering facility which buys puppies from others and resells them to stores. To view which breeders this facility has bought from in the past, click here. 
  2. Julia Johnson, QuenJewel. Murray, Iowa- At the time of their last known inspection, this facility had 14 adult breeding dogs and 5 puppies with no documented USDA violations within the last 5 years at the time of this report being released. 
  3. Natalie Baker. Lorimor, Iowa- At the time of this article, a license cannot be found for this person. They do, however, sell at least two breeds of dog through several pet stores across the country.

Pets R US- 10913 Elm Street, Omaha Nebraska

  1. Glenda Craven and Gordon Craven, Timberview Kennels. Grant City, Missouri- At the time of their last known inspection, this facility had 18 adult breeding dogs and 5 puppies with no documented USDA violations within the last 5 years at the time of this report being released. 
  2. Heath Francke and Serenity Francke, Sand Creek Kennels and Sporting Dogs. Newport, Nebraska- At the time of their last known inspection, this facility had 96 adult breeding dogs and 32 puppies with documented USDA violations within the last 5 years at the time of this report being released. In April 2023 this facility received USDA violations pertaining to housing facilities. 
  3. Jolyn Noethe, JAKS Puppies. Britt, Iowa- At the time of their last known inspection, this facility had 83 puppies with no documented USDA violations within the last 5 years at the time of this report being released. This facility is a dog brokering facility which buys puppies from others and resells them to stores. To view which breeders this facility has bought from in the past, click here. JAKS was investigated and sued by the Iowa Attorney General for charity fraud and was ordered to stop their sham rescue in 2020.  
  4. Milton Lewis, Rock Hill Dog Ranch AKA Rock Creek Puppies. Newport, Nebraska- At the time of their last known state inspection, this facility had 197 adult breeding dogs and 127 puppies with documented state violations within the last 5 years at the time of this report being released. In 2023 this facility refused to allow a Nebraska Department of Agriculture perform a routine inspection. 
  5. Susie Haidsiak and Max Haidsiak, Precious Pups Kennels. Red Oak, Iowa- At the time of their last known inspection, this facility had 36 adult breeding dogs and 21 puppies.  with no documented USDA violations within the last 5 years at the time of this report being released. Two of the health records for shipments going to this store in 2022 had medical notes regarding cryptorchid and stenotic nares. 
  6. Valerie Anderson (J), VJ’s Puppies. Mills, Nebraska- At the time of their last known inspection, this facility had 13 adult breeding dogs and 4 puppies with no documented USDA violations within the last 5 years at the time of this report being released.

Puppy Shop- 2515 Grand Ave, Kearney, NE 68847

  1. Valerie Anderson (J), VJ’s Puppies. Mills, Nebraska- At the time of their last known inspection, this facility had 13 adult breeding dogs and 4 puppies with no documented USDA violations within the last 5 years at the time of this report being released.

Tully’s Kennels- 7777 D Street, Omaha Nebraska

  1. Amanda Clinkenbeard, Chicanery Maltese. Milan, Missouri- At the time of their last known inspection, this facility had 6 adult breeding dogs and 12 puppies with no documented USDA violations within the last 5 years at the time of this report being released. 
  2. Bill Murphy and Carol Murphy, Murphy’s Kennel. Gentry, Missouri- At the time of their last known inspection, this facility had 11 adult breeding dogs and 6 puppies with no documented USDA violations within the last 5 years at the time of this report being released. 
  3. Glenda Craven and Gordon Craven, Timberview Kennels. Grant City, Missouri- At the time of their last known inspection, this facility had 18 adult breeding dogs and 5 puppies with no documented USDA violations within the last 5 years at the time of this report being released. 
  4. Heath Francke and Serenity Francke, Sand Creek Kennels and Sporting Dogs. Newport, Nebraska- At the time of their last known inspection, this facility had 96 adult breeding dogs and 32 puppies with documented USDA violations within the last 5 years at the time of this report being released. In April 2023 this facility received USDA violations pertaining to housing facilities. 
  5. Jackie Mammen, JM Kennel. Chillicothe, Missouri- At the time of their last known inspection, this facility had 12 adult breeding dogs and 3 puppies with no documented USDA violations within the last 5 years at the time of this report being released. 
  6. Jean Bos, JB Kennels. Maurice, Iowa- At the time of their last known inspection, this facility had 35 adult breeding dogs and 43 puppies with no documented USDA violations within the last 5 years at the time of this report being released. 
  7. Kenny Hughs and Sherri Hughs, Raccoon Creek Kennel. Trenton, Missouri- At the time of their last known inspection, this facility had 25 adult breeding dogs and 9 puppies with no documented USDA violations within the last 5 years at the time of this report being released. One of the health records for shipments going to this store in 2022 had medical notes regarding an inguinal hernia. 
  8. Mike Decker, M-J Kennels. Cherokee, Iowa-  At the time of their last known inspection, this facility had 79 adult breeding dogs and 31 puppies with no documented USDA violations within the last 5 years at the time of this report being released. Four of the health records for shipments going to this store in 2022 had medical notes regarding luxating patellas, “gallop rhythm’ in heart, and umbilical hernias. 
  9. Milton Lewis, Rock Hill Dog Ranch AKA Rock Creek Puppies. Newport, Nebraska- At the time of their last known state inspection, this facility had 197 adult breeding dogs and 127 puppies with documented state violations within the last 5 years at the time of this report being released. In 2023 this facility refused to allow a Nebraska Department of Agriculture perform a routine inspection. 
  10. Misti Fykstra and Jason Fykstra, Fur Ever Friends. Boyden, Iowa- At the time of their last known inspection, this facility had 67 adult breeding dogs and 46 puppies with no documented USDA violations within the last 5 years at the time of this report being released. 
  11. Gaynetta Snyder, Ned Snyder and Scott Wheatcraft, Precious Paws. Browning, Missouri- At the time of their last known inspection, this facility had 139 adult breeding dogs and 68 puppies with no documented USDA violations within the last 5 years at the time of this report being released. 
  12. Patrick Fulton, Fulton Enterprises. Alden, Minnesota- At the time of their last known inspection, this facility had 8 puppies with no documented USDA violations within the last 5 years at the time of this report being released. This facility is a dog brokering facility which buys puppies from others and resells them to stores. 
  13. Susie Haidsiak and Max Haidsiak, Precious Pups Kennels. Red Oak, Iowa- At the time of their last known inspection, this facility had 36 adult breeding dogs and 21 puppies.  with no documented USDA violations within the last 5 years at the time of this report being released. Five of the health records for shipments going to this store in 2022 and 2023 had medical notes regarding Inguinal hernias and umbilical hernias



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