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We are bringing podcast back!! This will allow our team to go in-depth on the various facets of the puppy mill industry, the issues that advocates across the country face, as well as interviews with industry experts as we all work together to create lasting change for the animals trapped in commercial breeding facilities.

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Ep61: United States vs Wuanita Swedlund

On this week's episode of "Truth, Lies, and Puppy Mills", Mindi and Alexis sit down to chat about a recent animal seizure that happened at a USDA facility in Iowa. 32 dogs (and a cat and rabbit) were seized by the USDA and Department of Justice after a USDA broker/breeder had multiple violations and two years worth of missed inspections. We talk about the process leading up to a seizure and which jurisdiction covers what in cases of cruelty. We also talk about the larger system that allows this particular facility to keep operating under different managers and how important meaningful laws are when it comes to businesses that handle companion animals. A few articles we reference: Steve Kruse connection: https://bailingoutbenji.com/steve-kruse-saga/ PAW Fort Madison: https://pawfortmadison.com/ Jerry Couchman, veterinarian: https://iowacapitaldispatch.com/2026/05/14/dog-breeding-veterinarian-is-sanctioned-by-a-second-state-licensing-board/ Don't forget to send a donation to your favorite research team and help us continue our important work: https://secure.everyaction.com/NXOnDaCJuEOv7av3C8kAog2
5. Aug.

Ep60: We were on a break!

We say we were on a break, but were we really? Join Mindi and Kristen for this 'junk drawer' episode where we catch you up on everything the BOB team was up to while we weren't releasing episodes of our show! We had a really busy summer and had some enlightening conversations along the way. Thank you for being here with us this week! We are excited to be back :) To become a sponsor of our gala, click here: https://secure.everyaction.com/do2sZtCutUe4ZY898EgRhQ2 To buy tickets to our gala, click here: https://secure.everyaction.com/7-lBKZBK6kizrMDU1cHpBg2
17. Juni

Ep59: Summer Break!

Join us this week for a short episode as we share our plans for the summer and announce a short break before season 3! We are working on some big things behind the scenes and we can't wait to unleash them on the world :) Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, or LinkedIn to stay up to date on all that is Bailing Out Benji!
10. Juni

Ep58: Canine Welfare Science Conference

On this week's episode, Kristen and Mindi sit down to recap the latest conference we attended! At the end of May, Mindi and Alexis hit the road to attend the Canine Welfare Science Conference at Purdue University, where they met up with a Bailing Out Benji volunteer attending in person while another joined virtually from home. What happens when animal welfare advocates pull up a chair at tables filled with commercial dog breeders? A lot of listening, a lot of learning, and some surprisingly productive conversations. We talked about rehoming retired breeding dogs, policy and regulation, veterinary care, housing, enrichment, and the future of welfare in commercial kennels. More importantly, we explore what it means to engage with people we don't always agree with in pursuit of a common goal: improving the lives of dogs. The experience challenged assumptions, opened doors to new conversations, and reminded us that meaningful change often starts by showing up, asking questions, and being willing to listen.
3. Juni

Ep57: Shots! Shots! Shots!

On this week's episode of "Truth, Lies, and Puppy Mills" we chat about the community vaccine clinic that our little nonprofit fully sponsored! We do this annually in partnership with our city shelter, and this year we had a record-breaking year. After the spots filled up within a day, the shelter asked us if we could sponsor twice the amount of animals! This isn't a cost they are able to front, and we know that the need is higher than ever... so of course we said yes! Beyond that, we give updates on our birthday month and also talk about our upcoming Gala! Tune in for a lighthearted, but important episode and then click on the links below to SPONSOR and get your tickets for our Gala on September 19th! RSVP here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1071800079357099 Sponsor information: https://secure.everyaction.com/do2sZtCutUe4ZY898EgRhQ2? Gala tickets: https://secure.everyaction.com/7-lBKZBK6kizrMDU1cHpBg2?
27. Mai

Ep56: Shelters We Love: Marshalltown ARL

Through our work, we are blessed to be surrounded by amazing people who are doing amazing things for animals (and the humans that love them!)- like Austin and Jodi with the Animal Rescue League of Marshalltown. This dynamic duo has done incredible work in getting their rural shelter noticed by their community and by national organizations! Tune in this week to hear more about the issues that shelters in Iowa are facing and how innovative solutions can open up the doors for even more community support!
20. Mai

Ep55: Fetching Attention

This week, Mindi and Kristen kick off the episode by chatting about our experience with a local company that spent time with us to create videos and PSAs for our social media channels. We've learned a lot about what gets picked up on different platforms the best, and we've also learned to let ourselves look a little silly online (if that means more people see our message!) This episode evolves into a conversation regarding the latest breeder bust in Missouri and how weird exemptions to laws allow for loopholes to be taken advantage of. In this case, the 'hobby breeder' exemption in a law allowed for a kennel to grow to have more than 80 dogs on the property without having a single inspection. You can read more about that story here: https://www.ky3.com/2026/05/15/volunteers-supplies-needed-after-huge-dog-rescue-newton-county/ We also just announced a TWO THOUSAND DOLLAR match thanks to two incredible families! If you would like to help us reach our goal of raising $15k in the month of May, you can make a gift here: https://secure.everyaction.com/0dQVOHirMU-jZmPplXFC2g2 And our new merch store is live as well: https://www.bonfire.com/store/bailingoutbenji/
13. Mai

Ep54: KP Goes National!

Y'all this week we are TIRED! Kristen flew across the country to table at her first ever national conference and then we recorded this one day after she got back (and one hour after our monthly free pet food pantry!) So you are most definitely getting our sharpest thoughts and sweaty selves today :) Tune into this fun episode where Kristen shares the information she learned while being out in the field! She heard so much from shelters across the country about what they are facing and she shares some of the conversations she was able to have about how puppy mills impact communities differently. Check out our merch here: https://www.bonfire.com/store/bailingoutbenji/ Make a donation here: https://secure.everyaction.com/0dQVOHirMU-jZmPplXFC2g2

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We are bringing podcast back!! This will allow our team to go in-depth on the various facets of the puppy mill industry, the issues that advocates across the country face, as well as interviews with industry experts as we all work together to create lasting change for the animals trapped in commercial breeding facilities.

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