Humane World for Animals

Urge Petland to stop selling puppies

Our undercover investigations at Petland have repeatedly exposed animal suffering. The national chain of pet stores (the last national chain to still sell dogs) has been linked to the cruel puppy mill industry.

There are thousands of puppy mills—mass-breeding operations where mother dogs spend their entire lives in cramped cages—across the country being supported by pet stores like Petland. Due to poor sanitation and a lack of quality veterinary care, sick animals are sent home with unsuspecting consumers, breaking the hearts of families excited to welcome their new best friend.

Our undercover investigators have witnessed overcrowded cages and documented puppies suffering from vomiting, lack of appetite, diarrhea, seizures and other conditions. Our investigations found that some puppies even died in the store, after not being taken to a veterinarian quickly enough.

There’s no question that the animals who spend their last days in a Petland store are not treated with compassion, which is why we're asking you to join us in urging Petland to go humane by no longer selling puppies.

TAKE ACTION

Please call Petland today and respectfully ask them to stop the puppy mill pipeline. Call Petland at (800) 221-5935. You can say: "In response to proven links between pet stores and puppy mills, five states and 400 different localities have already banned the sale of puppies in pet stores. Will you stop selling puppies in your stores?"

After making your call, please use the form below to send a follow-up message. Please share with colleagues, friends and family. The more public pressure placed on Petland, and the more calls and signatures we collect, the more likely Petland is to change.

This action alert is for U.S. residents.

Please stop selling puppies

Dear Petland,

A puppy mill is no place for a dog. These inhumane high-volume dog breeding facilities churn out puppies for profit, ignoring the needs of the pups and their mothers. Dogs from puppy mills are often sick and unsocialized. If more stores refused to sell dogs, it would cut down on the demand for puppy mill puppies, thereby sparing dogs from miserable lives in cramped cages.

Undercover investigations have unveiled terrible suffering in Petland stores. It's time to go humane! It is possible to thrive as a business by relying on consumer dollars spent on products and services, rather than animal suffering.

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