Petland

Lauri of Mount Dora FL (12/28/08)
Just to let you know I work at petland in Altamonte springs florida. Our puppies are all from licensed breeders. Now I will say SOME petlands do buy from puppymills, but all petlands aqre individually owned, so all owners make different choices. I know Petland leesburg buys form puppy mills, but we dont. If you want to make sure, ask information on the breeders and look them up yourself. =]

Denise of N. Syracuse, NY December 28, 2008

Denise of N. Syracuse NY (12/28/08)
I was in the usual Christmas rush right before Christmas and still had to pick up ferret food and mail stuff and Petland was unfortunately the store by a mailbox so that's the one I went to. I usually won't use this store as don't want to see these poor little puppies in these little cages, especially when know if they are not sold they'll die. I was told a while ago from someone I know that works there that I didn't want to know what happens to older puppies and since then I refused to go there. She knows how I am and I can't handle hearing the words.

Anyway there was of course a line and there was a precious goldendoodle that was not little anymore. I kept trying not to look, it just breaks my heart. So on Christmas as we were at my cousins for dinner, i mentioned the dog and my cousins daughter was telling me that's why she got her dog there last year, because it was basically on death row. At 20 weeks they put them down. I couldn't bear the thought and I was leaving early the next morning, so before I left I put a note on the door of Petland asking them to please call me if that one puppy was still available, I will buy it, and to please NOT call if it wasn't so I could at least have the hope that it went home to a nice family for the holiday's.

Well all day I didn't hear and convinced myself the dog found a home. After all, what person could possibly hurt a poor animal at chritmas. Well, my ignorance came to an end when the owner, Jeff, called to inform me the life of that puppy was over. Then calls back to tell me that was the most rediculous note he ever read and commented that you can't fix stupid. So I want to know how anyone can support a place that has dogs bred, (and I'm sure they are puppy mills, because actual breeders would take the puppies back)only to kill them when they don't sell at 20 weeks.

I have been totally awakened to the fact that these stores are horrible. Any place that will kill an innocent puppy because they are 20 weeks is horrifying. I read there web stite and what a crock. I've been a total basket case because I saw this beautiful puppy and now know she no longer exists.

Melissa of Lutz, FL December 26, 2008

Melissa of Lutz FL (12/26/08)
I purchased a puppy from our local Petland and thought everything was great. The very next morning, the puppy started having a runny nose and sneezing. I took the puppy to the vet that was specified for us to see and he said the puppy had kennel cough. I asked the vet if it would affect my other dog and was told no. I have had the puppy for 5 days and have been to their vet twice, and my vet once. Not only has my new puppy been very sick, but now my other dog is very sick with a fever. Petland knowingly sold me a dog with kennel cough and I am now having to treat my other dog who has never been sick a day.

Kristine of Las Vegas, NV December 24, 2008

Kristine of Las Vegas NV (12/24/08)
i think you guys have your opinion and thats okay. My opinion...When i was searching for my dog, i went to all the shelters in las vegas. All i found were dogs that had problems or pit bulls. I went to petland and I saw the dog i wanted. I bought a 3 month old Pug. I made the most amazing decision. She is the perfect addition to our family.When choosing a dog, this dog is going to be in your family for a long time and I dont think anyone should settle for a shelter dog if they dont want to. In this case i just didnt find one that i would love until petland.

She is the perfect addition to our family.I made the most amazing decision.

Doug of Lincoln, CA December 20, 2008

Doug of Lincoln CA (12/20/08)
We bought a Mini-Schnauzer from this location about 2 weeks ago. She has been to the vet for her free health check and for her next set of shots. She is fit as a fiddle. We purchased this dog from this location after I was aggravated by picketers out front of the store. It turns out, that most of the people in the store purchasing, were glad the picketers were out there. The store is off the beaten path and is hard to find if you are not looking for it. The protesters are more like free advertising. I only went in to by something for our other dog Maverick, and ended up finding a little angel we named Harley. What happens to all these innocent animals if everyone listens to the idiots with the signs out front?

Shannon of Syracuse, NY December 20, 2008

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