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October 2023 by JC M.
News article from 09/28/23 regarding Paris Puppies Paradise!!! PLEASE ADOPT DON"T SHOP!!! Iowa authorities rescued nearly 100 dogs from a puppy mill over the weekend, many of whom were living in their own excrement. On Friday, a deputy from the Boone county sheriff's office was conducting a welfare check on a missing woman and came across what appeared to be a puppy mill, the sheriff's office said in a press release. Local outlets reported that the missing woman, Sara Stanfield, was connected to the Paris Puppies Paradise facility, which breeds goldendoodles, according to its website. The sheriff's office has not disclosed the extent of Stanfield's involvement in the puppy mill's condition. Puppy mills are high-volume breeding facilities that produce puppies for profit and disregard the needs of the puppies and their mothers, according to the Humane Society. Animals in puppy mills are treated as cash crops and are often trapped in overcrowded cages with minimal shelter from extreme weather and forced to sit and sleep in their own excrement, said the non-profit Paws. Many suffer from malnutrition or starvation as a result of inadequate or unsanitary food and water while adult animals are bred until they can no longer produce before being destroyed or discarded, added Paws. Following the discovery of the puppy mill in Boone county, authorities contacted the state's agriculture department along with the Boone Area Humane Society and the Animal Rescue League of Iowa to assist with the rescue. According to the ARL, upon arriving at the scene, the "smell hit us before we even entered the buildings". "The dogs were living in their own feces and urine, including some pregnant mamas and newborn puppies. Many of the dogs were matted and some incredibly thin. One by one we carried them to clean crates so they could begin the journey toward their new lives," the ARL said. Pictures posted online by the ARL showed dogs with severely matted fur completely covering their eyes. One photo showed what appeared to be goldendoodle puppies curled up against each other, no more than a few weeks old. In its press release, the ARL said that although its kennels were already full, the dogs could not wait so its team set up temporary housing to accommodate the influx of canines. "Our medical team also quickly came together and gathered the large number of supplies needed to provide care for each and every dog and puppy," it said, adding: "When the dogs arrived, our teams worked into the evening to make sure they were all cared for and comfortable." The sheriff's office announced that an assessment of the facility was conducted by the state's agriculture department and that the "facility owner cooperated and ultimately agreed to allow approximately 93 dogs to enter the care of the ARL and Boone Area Humane Society". It said that as of Wednesday, some dogs remained on scene and the facility owner continued to cooperate with authorities. No determination had been made at the time regarding criminal charges, it added. There are an estimated 10,000 puppy mills active across the country, with 500,000 dogs kept solely for breeding purposes at these facilities, according to the Humane Society. Approximately 2.6 million dogs are sold each year puppy mills.
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October 2023 by Anna B
Just adopted 5 ish year old breeder dog who was confiscated from here during a puppy mill bust. He's extremely underweight and skittish. It's evident that he was used for these people's selfish gain. Doesn't know what a dog leash is or how to walk up or down stairs, and flitches every time he gets pet. He's clearly a traumatized animal. How could you do such a thing to a living creature? Terrible. Glad we were able to save him from this place.
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October 2023 by Mark Vegan-Sanders
This place abuses animals and is nothing more than a horrible puppy Mill! Do not participate! Adopt don't shop! And insist that I was laws be changed regarding animal welfare their way to lenient
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November 2022 by Kym Hefler
So picture one is the advertisement for our puppy, please note “micro”. Second picture is a full grown “micro” goldendoodle, picture three is our 15 week old “micro” goldendoodle. Don’t get me wrong we love him dearly, however, if you are searching for a certain size, I do not recommend this breeder. They advertise as “micro, miniature and standards, however, our pup (third picture below) is 15 weeks old and is already 18 pounds. A full size “micro” at full grown is said to be 9 to 12 pounds see pic 2. Also, they do not keep accurate vaccination records. We were given a handwritten (with scribbled out information) record for our pup that was for a standard poodle. When brought to their attention they said, oh that was an honest mistake. A week later, after asking three times for the records, I finally received a record that did not have the vaccinations on it they claimed they had given. I also told them that the dog that we had purchased was not a “micro” and they got nasty and hung up on me. If you are looking for your forever fur baby, I recommend Doing your research, asking lots of questions, and seeing evidence before you pay and take your puppy home from this breeder.
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October 2022 by Maggie Williams
I received Frankie as a gift Joel was kind enough to let us come out on mother's Day. He was so patient and we never felt rushed he answered all our questions and it just was an overall great experience. Frankie has brought so much joy to our lives.
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September 2022 by Elisabeth Rude
Friendly compassionate breeders. They cater exactly to our needs. We found this beautiful 5 month old puppy. He is everything we've been looking for. We named him Shadow. He is sweet as can be.❤️?❤️
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August 2022 by Holly Massey
I’ve been meaning to leave this review since we got out pup: We picked up Charlie from Joel and Sarah and it was the best experience! He was the quietest pup when we were there. He came vaccinated and was given a microchip. Before we left, we were given food, got to pick a blanket, and they washed him before send off. Charlie is now a happy and healthy 35-40 pounds and loves to eat and play. He listens well and gives the best snuggles! If you’re a first time dog owner or goldendoodle owner, it’s a great family dog and the process of getting him was quick and easy!
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April 2022 by M Nemmers
We love our boy. We have paid lots more in our past with good results but I think they offer good value and are not too far from Des Moines.
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March 2022 by John Fiedler
We got our first Golden doodle from Joel and Sara 6 1/2 years ago. Yesterday we got him a new brother.
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February 2022 by Jennifer Porter
If you want a great puppy this is a hidden gem! I’ve seen other kennels not care half as much and charge thousands more! I cannot say enough about Joel’s extensive knowledge and caring. You can tell these people go the extra mile. My Muffin is so smart that both my daughters had to have one so I gladly bought their own pups because I know every penny is worth it. We now have goldendoodle picnics and it’s SO MUCH FUN ?. Thank you Joel, you have a lifetime customer.
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December 2021 by DJ Roberts
Our goldendoodle has been nothing short of amazing. Very healthy, excellent temperament, amazing part of our family. Highly recommend!The attached photo on my review is our Rizzo boy begging us to take him for a walk :)
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November 2021 by Aimsel Nelsen
I have a disability that limits me. Joel and Sarah listened to me and matched me up with a wonderful pup. All my adult children love my dog and now want one for themselves.
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September 2021 by Chloe Wertz
We got our new fur baby from Paris Puppies Paradise!!! Amazing place and amazing people !! Would highly recommend getting a dog from there ❤️❤️
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August 2021 by Trina Crandon
We have had our Penny for 3 days and she is THE BEST puppy I’ve ever had! She is already house trained and actually hasn’t had a single accident. She is so calm and the sweetest
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July 2021 by jeremy Burleson
Wonderful breeder, really cars for their pets.
