Leisa Nelson/Liesa Nelson review: Kitten/Puppy Mill 23

We found one of Lisa/Leisa Nelson's ads on Craigslist and did some Internet searching--due diligence, right?

Well, we found this post. We found reviews on Yelp ( http://www.yelp.com/biz/leisa-nelson-duvall ). We found many other advertisements. It is November 23, 2013, and this Lisa/Leisa woman is still selling an usually high number of puppies online.

As the original poster did, we contacted King County Animal Services, requesting feedback on the Lisa/Leisa woman's operation. All indications point toward "puppy mill", but (in all fairness) I haven't been out to see her location firsthand. All the firsthand accounts I've read, though, paint the same picture.

I, unfortuately adopted one of Liesa's dogs a couple years ago through craigslist. The original buyer had only had him a couple days and their landlord told them they couldn't have the dog. Before agreeing to buy the dog (he was 9weeks), I inquired about the breeder, her name, etc.. I googled her and couldn't find any information on her business so I called the veterinary office that was closest to her.. They confirmed she took her animals there and that she was a good breeder and cared greatly for her animals... So, I bought him.. Initially, he seemed fine, but quickly started to show signs of food agression with my other dog and a few other anxious traits i felt were troublesome..
I contacted Liesa to ask about his litter (how many pups, his behavior, etc..).. I explained his behaviors to her and she assured me that he was "an only pup, " and that maybe i should pray about the other issues.. I also asked about his papers and she told me that she wouldn't send them until he was neutered.. Well, he was neutered and I never received any papers..
His behaviors got worse.. I took him to dog training, and even went as far as to "rehome" him to a person in the Chicago area whom my dog trainer suggested because she worked specifically with aussies. I was clearly in over my head with this guy and didn't know what else to do. He was so much for her, that after 6 weeks, she sent him back..
While he is the most loving dog, he has several behavioral issues and I've come to the conclusion that he is probably inbred.. His wires, somewhere are crossed. He currently lives with my father and another dog and my father enjoys him, but he still has his ticks.. I just feel so sad because I can only imagine how some of these other pups may have been abused by people who were just too frustrated to deal with them.. Since getting my dog, i have seen numerous ads for this woman and her wonderful pets.. I too would like to contact King County Animal Services, but it doesn't look like they do much..
I wish i could do more besides post on blogs.. It has been almost 4 years and I'm still angry about her and what she is doing.. Nothing upsets me more than someone abusing animals and she clearly is..

These horrid people are running no more than a legal puppymill in Duvall, Wa. I spoke several times to King County Animal Control today and filed a written complaint. Today on Craigslist, she has FIVE puppy litters advertised. I called her and Leisa told me she gets $900.00-$1500.00 per puppy(tax free). Not even a hobby breeder of legit AKC breeder has this many puppies at one time. She even offered to sell me the "mama dogs" who have puppies at their sides.
PUPPYMILL !
Below are some of her pics on CL

I also went looking for a silver chinchilla Persian which led me to Liesa's house. I drove a great distance with cash in hand to see the kittens that she had told me were "eating well enough to be ready to go". Once I got there she would not let me and my sister into the house. She had us wait by the large dog area where there were many Australian shepherd's that appeared dirty, wet and unkempt. she walked us through the side yard and there was a small barn style building that she kept some dogs in and then to the next barn style building where she housed the cats. it is exactly as the woman above describes.. a small shed like area turned into a caged breading/birthing area for the cats. there are about 3 different cages, with adult cats and then the kittens on the bottom half. She had litters of varying ages and the one I picked from was a 6 week old litter. (Yes very young... but she was one of the only kittens that looked clean and healthy). My sister and I exchanged looks after seeing the condition of one of the calico colored Persian adults in the far left kennel, which Liesa tried to hand me an older kitten from that same kennel that appeared to be having eye issues as well. She tried to convince me to take the older (sick looking kitten) and told me that if I took the younger one she would not guarantee her health. well, from what I had seen it didn't matter which cat I choose, she didnt have Veterinary paperwork for any of them. All she gave me was a hand written paper from her stating the breed, dob, type of food they are eating and the price i paid for her. I did ask to see the CFA papers for the kittens parents, which she showed me but who knows if it is really her parents or not. she acted very religious, pushy, and odd. I feel bad for those animals. I saved the one kitten I thought had a chance.. and she is doing great thank goodness. hopefully she gets shut down.

I just saw her ad on craigslist. What I found fishy was her description of Australian Shepherds:

"Quick to train, calm in the house, don't shed much, not big barkers, chewers or diggers. They get along great with other dogs, cats and small kids. They do well in condo/apartment homes."

They are NOT calm in a house, and they don't do well in condos or apartments. They need to be active and need metals and physical stimulation. They will become destructive if they are not exercised or played with. So I googled her number and found lots of complaints about her.

I too bought what she said was a Persian and today 13 months later found out she is a Himalayan and she is a mini because she is only 5 lbs. she has an under bite and is just so small, thank God healthy and sweet but I to was lied to. I was told 400 with papers but then when we got there with 400 she said 200 more for papers which we didnt have and so we bought ziazia anyway and now i find out all this information. I wish myself and more can get her shut down. Yes she acts religious and I was confused because I had a headache that day and she offered me a pain pill which I refused...This lady is sketchy to say the least.She needs to be shut down and the poor animals placed in good clean safe homes...I seen sick hurt animals and questioned myself is this legit but thought well she advertises so shes not hiding, not knowing that means nothing. Please someone shut her down...

Have any of you reached out to pasado's safe haven? They may be able to help, as they get aid from actual law enforcement in abuse cases. Their work to rescue animals in such circumstances. They may be able to shut her down.

stop puppy mills

Thank God I found your postings above! I googled her number and was linked to all this GREAT information! I will NOT be buying from this cat mill! I was going to see her cats this weekend, but NOT anymore.

Here is the Seattle Craigslist ad that I just saw November 2014 that made me interested.

http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/pet/4752239407.html
CFA Registered Persian Kittens (Duvall)

"Purebred, Registered, Persian Kittens. !00 % litter box trained, health and vet checked guaranteed. Very socialized, purr when you pet and hold them. We have two litters, one with whites with blue eyes. The other litter are rare chinchilla silvers with green eyes. We have other kittens that are almost ready to go. Land line
show contact info leave a message if we don't pick up."

Here is the email where she doesn't answer ANY of my questions:
On Nov 12, 2014, at 10:35 AM, "craigslist [protected]"
"Hi, we have a few ready now and more that will be ready in a few weeks. You should come see them if you're close. Please call for details and appointment. Land line [protected] Lisa

On Tuesday, November 11, 2014 6:44 PM
Hi, do you still have persian kittens available? How old are they? What colors and gender?"

Picture from post

Another picture from post

She is also selling dalmatian puppies.

Craigslist ad.

We bought an austrailian shephered from this lady without even knowing what was going on. The puppy is a littile over a year old and she is deffinately strange. She is not the same size as any other austrailian that i have ever seen. She wont stop pottying in the house and we have literaly done everything we can. Everytime she knows shes in trouble she turns right on her back and starts peeing. She is great with the kids but doesn't act like a normal dog and definately not worth the 900$ we paid for her without papers. When we went to pick out the dog she had so many puppies and dogs on her property I dont know how those dogs done end up inbreed or over breed. This lady needs to be looked into by Animal Protection. Please do not buy anything from this lady she is definately a puppy mill and not your normal breeder.

She's at it again with Persian kittens, she needs to be stopped!

http://nwsource.kaango.com/ad-persian-kittens-cfa-registered/24342117

October 2018 A person I know bought a puppy from her which when he was brought to the vet she was told he was blind in right eye and suffering paralysis on his right side which involved his jaw. He is under weight and very dehydrated and received intravenous fluid at the vet visit. He also acts very scared of everything as if he was abused severely. the witch told my friend that the pup was 6+ months old and had not been vaccinated or altered. the witch gave him a shot after my friend paid her for the pup but the witch was not going to do that unless someone bought him. I was just informed 1 week after she purchased the poor pup - after reading the above complaints I know this witch liesa nelson who resides at 16207 30-9th ave ne in duvall wa 98019 must be shut down but I am having a problem understanding why King County Animal control has not stopped her as she has complaints going back many years. I wonder how many animals are buried on her property, poor little ones which she could not sell. She keeps them in sawdust which was the reason my friends little pup's blind eye was also infected and he also had a cut on his inside leg which the vet treated for infection as well. He also smelled of urine. I am researching her business license which I cannot verify - which indicates she does not have one, and I am sure the department of revenue would be interested as I doubt if she is paying sales tax for the outrageous fees she charges for these poor little fur babies. I do not know what King County's problem is but at this point they are going to have a bigger problem now that it is obvious they are not doing anything - there are many organizations who I am as we speak contacting regarding this bat[censored] crazy witch and her horrible abuse of so many animals. King County better wake the f k up because it is ON NOW

I bought a persian kitten from this woman 2015. After 24 hours the kitten became deathly ill. After taking it to the vet I found out the kitten was only 6-7 weeks old and positive for feline leukemia. She sufferred for 3 days while a gracious vet went above and beyond to try to save her. My dear kitty is alive today and she was lucky. I found out later all her littermates died shortly after i bought my kitten. She is the sweetest cat but is positive for feline leaukemia and needs a lot of vet care. This woman should not be able to have animals.

Ahh, Liesa's "kitty mill" makes perfect sense now...this since we bought 2 cats from her, at 2 different times. We hated to see these beautiful creatures kept in small cages, and we "rescued" 2 from her. One, a female tuxedo breed was and is a wonderful cat, healthy and happy. But the other, a male chinchilla Persian was feral from being caged and terrorized by his experience. He hid in our closet for months terrified of everything, including my wife's voice. I assume it reminded him of Liesa's screechy voice, which terrorizes me too. This beautiful male cat took 2-3 years to socialize, but we read up on feral cats, and slowly, gently brought him to trust, eat and eventually sleep near us on the couch. Liesa vaguely mentioned her "problems" with K.C animal control. K.C animal control is only capable of collecting exorbitant $$$ for pet licenses, and useless for "animal control" in any sense of the word.

How was this resolved?

The first & only time we bought a kitten was from this insane woman. The cat lived until he was 3, then died horribly from a heart condition he was born with. Her pets are rife with bad genetics & inbreeding. This was about 8-10 years ago & it seems like the problems with this nut are only getting worse. Animal control needs to step in now.

We came under false pretenses of advertising. I am having trouble sleeping after what I experienced and saw there. We bought the puppy only because we couldn't leave her there. It was so sad. She fell asleep in our lap and was shaking every time Liesa walked back in the room. My boyfriend and I have shed many tears over how our sweet puppy seems happy one moment, then stares off depressed and whines at a later moment. We are looking into what legal action can be taken against her for it is truly abhorrent and am fearful what genetic and behavioral issues we have in store for ourselves.