Breeder who sold pup to Biden escapes guilty verdict yet again
June15
“Wardens observed large amounts of rodent feces throughout areas of the kennel. Several dead rats were found
during the inspection. The exercise pool building had black moldy rafters. The water in the pool was dirty
and had a green tint. The bottom of the pool had an accumulation of dirt and debris. Discarded medical waste,
such as syringes, and vaccine bottles along with other junk were found in the welping room. Broken sharp
siding was noted on areas of kennel where dogs can come into contact with it. Cobwebs, dirt, and debris were
also found throughout kennel areas.”
Sounds like a typical puppy mill? Here’s the twist: JoLindy’s German Shepherds, aka Wolf Den Kennel, is the outfit that sold Vice President Joe Biden a puppy a year and a half ago.
It’s not illegal that Biden unwittingly bought a dog from a problem kennel. But the fact that even the vice president of the U.S. can wind up with a puppy mill pup tells you how pervasive the epidemic is.
What’s more, despite continued problems, the breeder is still in business. Chester County, Pennsylvania breeder Linda Brown made her third appearance before a district judge this week, and once again was declared not guilty of dog-law violations, despite obvious violations. In addition to the issues above, dog warden Joe Loughlin witnessed dogs being fed raw chicken mixed in with dog feces and blood running from one dog’s mouth, contaminating its water bowl. The inside of the kennel was so dark the warden could barely see, according to the report.
Defense attorney Jeff Conrad protested that “ever since the vice president got his dog, (Brown) has been under a magnifying glass,” according to the Philadelphia Inquirer, which covered the hearing. Conrad is the go-to attorney for problem breeders, apparently. The district judge, James V. DeAngelo, explained the not-guilty verdict by saying he couldn’t “get beyond reasonable doubt.” It’s worth noting that district judges in Pennsylvania are not required to have law degrees.
Here’s a link to the Inquirer’s story: