Your Family Dog Podcast · Episode 107 · November 3, 2026 · 1 hr 2 min

YFD 294: Bailing Out Benji with Mindi Callison

At the tender age of 19, Mindi Callison bought a puppy only to later learn that he came from a puppy mill. Determined not to let this happen to another unsuspecting family, Mindi founded the nonprofit Bailing Out Benji in order to provide transparency to people looking to purchase dogs or lawmakers looking to make a difference! Their goal is to make sure that there is as much information as possible available to families about breeders and dogs before they exchange any money, so they can be confident their new pet comes from a reputable, ethical source. Their work has been featured in the documentary Dog by Dog, as well as on Animal Planet, People Magazine, Rolling Stone, and countless news articles. Tune in for a conversation about "adopt vs. shop," the ins and out of choosing a breeder, and what to look for when bringing home a new dog. For show notes and more, please go to Your Family Dog.