About Us
Our Mission
Pawthenticity was created to bring transparency to the world of dog breeding. Every year, animal shelters face heartbreaking overcrowding, while families struggle to find honest information about where their puppies come from. We believe that shining a light on breeder practices is one of the most powerful ways to help dog lovers make informed choices.
What We Do
- Publish USDA reports: We make government inspection data searchable and easy to understand.
- Collect community input: Dog owners can post comments under any breeder's profile about their dog's health, behavior, and even DNA! (coming soon)
- Connect the dots: From kennel sizes and inspection history to marketplace websites and social media handles, we provide a central hub for breeder transparency.
- Celebrate the good: Many breeders work tirelessly to care for their dogs — we showcase those who meet high standards alongside the ones that need more accountability.
- Conduct independent research: Pawthenticity functions as a research and transparency project — we analyze public records and connect verified sources to help clarify how the commercial dog industry operates.
Why It Matters
Transparency helps everyone:
- Families can choose breeders with confidence.
- Breeders who do things right get the recognition they deserve.
- Dogs everywhere benefit when accountability and care go hand in hand.
Our Promise
Pawthenticity is a public-interest research resource, built on official government reports, user-submitted experiences, and a shared love for dogs.
We are not a breeder, broker, or rescue. We do not sell or place animals.
Pawthenticity is fully independent. No one involved with this project works for or profits from the pet industry. We have no personal or financial ties to breeders, brokers, or pet stores. We’re here purely for the dogs.
Our commitment is to honesty, accessibility, and giving the public easy tools to make informed choices.