Feb 21, 2020
Mindi Callison - Executive Dir., Bailing out Benji
Animal Welfare & Consumer Protection

Mindi Callison is the Founder and Executive Director of the national nonprofit organization, Bailing Out Benji which exists to provide the most current and accurate data surrounding the commercial dog breeding industry.  Mindi founded Bailing Out Benji at 21 years old after falling victim to the puppy mill industry by way of a local pet store, who offered her a credit card with high interest. Upon learning about the pet store/puppy mill connection and learning about the predatory lending practices that these stores utilize to take advantage of low-income families, Mindi knew that she needed to act. Bailing Out Benji and its research have been instrumental in passing humane ordinances across the country, they have also been the driving force behind exposing the national puppy laundering scheme that is currently happening in numerous states. What started in small town Iowa has quickly grown into a national nonprofit with volunteer teams all over the country.