THIS HAS TO STOP. Stop being stupid people!!! And the shelter wouldnât do anything about it because it was after their â30 day return policyâ by a couple days. My property is 5 acres completely fenced with a small dog run and access to the garage that is air-conditioned so that when I go out the dogs can go into the garage so that they donât get into trouble in the house. If breeders must breed to keep the purebred continue, there has to be a better more humane way. There is no way I could go under cover to expose these little pers like this. Not everyone wants a mutt from a shelter or rescue. Try to educate everyone that you can not to buy from a pet store! However, there are now puppies and dog’s that HAVE been vaccinated coming down with the virus. Petlandâs sourcing and transport of puppies produce a perpetual cycle of misery and disappointment. A person can find practically any breed of puppy or dog at animals shelters or animals rescue locations nationwide, thus saving a life as well as adopting responsibly. Of course, my 9 year old daughter was in love with the new puppy already. By participating on this page, you are agreeing to our. I took it to the vet as nd it only weighed 2 1/2 ounces. A dog would run out of its kennel and hed expect you to drop everything and clean the kennel. Itâs a very nerve wracking and ultimately disappointing and humiliating experience. I remember the vet looking at me and saying: “May I do what is necessary to save him?” Of course I said yes and he grabbed the puppy and ran from the room. Kitty Block is President and CEO of the Humane Society of the United States and CEO of Humane Society International, the international affiliate of the HSUS. My young daughter was devastated! PETLAND IS THE WORST environment for a puppy to be in. Photo by the HSUS. My daughters boyfriend recently bought a Rottweiler from the Kennesaw, GA Petland. I’ve called Petland manager checking up on her constantly but haven’t heard any news in a week. People are paying money for sick animals, each state needs to get involved in this situation. If you’re actually a real person and not a plant, it’s a miracle that you’ve gotten three healthy dogs from a pet store. I believe Madison still has Animart that sells puppies. Why does petland b able to continue to sell puppys …makes me sick and heartbroken ..there was a issue with someone who brought 2 white labs ..they had seizures and would need the meds for the rest of their life …they returned them …sad tho ..they needed meds u couldn’t do that for them .. I know there was a Dalmatian puppy in the cage in the back with her who was also very sick. In addition to dozens of puppy buyer complaints, weâve heard from many ex-employees of Petland stores, who have verified that it was not unusual for puppies in the store to suffer from breathing problems, seizures and diarrhea, and sometimes die. The other employee informed her, âWe donât mess with the freezer for good reasons,â and slammed the door shut. I spent a huge amount of money trying to save him Also during our investigations, the stores did not regularly provide proper training to employees about zoonotic diseases, such as the campylobacter infections that have been linked to some Petland stores and their puppy suppliers. I’ve always been a major supporter of kill shelter adoptions. Your job states save the animals, then do it. After all, your puppy will be an integral part of your home and your family, and to the dog, youâre their world! ?wth!it needs to stop asap!!! Photo by the HSUS. I think itâs important to stop animal cruelty but I think itâs also important to go after places like this on an individual basis. One on occasion, a woman bought a rabbit, and two days later it died and i have no clue how long they kept it in the freezer. I understand rescuing dogs but some people want what they want and can’t be found at a rescue. Best anyone that has a new puppy keep it away from anywhere other dog’s might frequent until at least a couple of weeks after the complete series of vaccinations have been given. Supply and demand – we have to get people to stop shopping there or any pet store that does not sell rescues. The best dogs aren’t the pure ones. This has got too stop. This comment thread reminds me again how horrible our education system is. How about commending them for being a great person & try all they can to save the pup. I had the pleasure of working for a Petland in Montgomery and I can tell you that the owner cared deeply for the well being of every single animal in that establishment. ALL of these stores need to be shut down! 8 months old. Your posting has been duly noted these animals are in danger & your organization states it goes & removes animals in harm’s way, just do it. These are all reasons never to buy a puppy from Petland. He began vomiting and his breathing was troubled. Bonuses???? And why “their” veterinarians aren’t blowing the whistle on the store. We also had a vet come once a week, but other than that no extra ver visits would happen. And I just want to make sure he went to a good home, it would make me so happy to know that! This is absolutely disgusting, abusive, disheartening and uncalled for!! They opened and people are buying puppies from them. But the night he came home, their new puppy kept coughing and appeared depressed. At the same store, a staff member revealed that she had contracted campylobacter (a drug-resistant strain of the disease was recently linked to Petland puppies during a Centers for Disease Control investigation) and had been hospitalized for four days. 49 states say animal torture is a felony. Pls shut this horrific place down We insisted on our new puppy going directly to the vet. They want to sell quick and said they will sell only to someone with no kids or other dogs!! Its irresponsible not to help them. When i was 3 i got my first cat from there, i wasnt leaving there withoit this cat, and i remember taking him home and everything, i dont believe he lived over 2 years once i got home bc he had some illness. That owner also decided that there should be 4-6 small puppies in a kennel at a time and 3-4 larger puppies in a kennel at a time. Was totally devastated. They also know the temperament of the parents n therefore the puppies. 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