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Bella Toy Maltese - PUPPY MILL BROKER Vallejo California
I bought a Maltese dog from Bella Toy Maltese in 2012. He was supposed to be a 4.5lb dog and he is 2 years old and over 9lb - that doesn't bother me as long as he doesn't have a major health problem BUT I was deceived to think they were good people as Carol Hardy and her husband Roger Hardy have told us her sister breeds the dog.
I'm not from USA and it is common in my country to get dogs from family breeding, I've never heard of reputable breeders before and not knowing by then about Puppy Mills and their practices, I did believe on them. Their house looked clean, the dogs looked clean and well taken care of, nothing showed to be a red flag. They were loving and kind.
Later on I've joined an online forum and start educating myself over breeding practices. With that I decided to fully investigate my dog's AKC paperwork to find out he comes from a Puppy Mill, the breeder Linda Brasher, Elite Puppies Havana, AR has a USDA inventory reports show they are large commercial operations - 2008 Adult Dog Count 225 dogs. I have contact Carol Hardy (the broker) before asking her to clarify this situation and she denies everything, deleted my posts and ignored the facts I've found about them.
Here is more info about Linda Brasher Puppy Mill - Jul-29-08: Housing Facilities – The surfaces that the animals come into contact with were dirty with grime and caked on feces. The enclosure floors, walls and doors must be cleaned regularly and the animal wastes removed daily from the enclosures. This would reduce bacterial build-up and help to assure the animal’s good health. Jul-11-2006 Cleaning, Sanitation, Housekeeping – The back walls of the enclosures, with the outside runs, have a buildup of dirt, grime and caked on feces on them.
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Hello back
#4Author of original report
Sat, November 28, 2015
Hi I'm trying to reply to your comment but I find this site very confusing. Would love to know if our boys are related. If you are familiar with Instagram please look for us under Dom.ben.elena.pepe
Lindsey
Napa,California,
USA
Hello
#4Consumer Comment
Thu, November 26, 2015
I also bought my dog in November 1013. I'd love to talk to u. Maybe we have sisters or brothers? I'd love to hear about your dog. (((REDACTED)))Lindsey
AllwayzL8
San Lorenzo,California,
HELP!!!
#4Consumer Comment
Fri, August 29, 2014
Hello, I too purchased a Maltese puppy from "Bella Toy Maltese in December 2013." Is there any information you guys can help me with to also find out if my puppy is from a "puppy mill". The older she gets and the more knowledge I gain about Maltese I'm too having doubts about her being a pure bred Maltese. Also, if I do find out that she is from a puppy mill is there any actions I can take to be compensated for this? Please help me. I hope to hear from you guys soon. Thank you, Danyelle.