Urge Petland to stop selling puppies
Our undercover investigations at Petland stores in the U.S. have repeatedly exposed animal suffering. The international chain of pet stores (and the last large U.S. chain to still sell dogs) has been linked to the cruel puppy mill industry—except in Canada, where its stores successfully transitioned away from selling dogs and cats more than a decade ago.
There are thousands of puppy mills in the U.S. and tens of thousands across the globe. These mass-breeding operations where mother dogs spend their entire lives in cramped cages 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 following the model of their Canadian stores and ending the sale of puppies in their other stores worldwide.
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, ten U.S. states and over 530 different localities have already banned the sale of puppies in pet stores. In addition, Petland’s Canada stores already transitioned more than a decade ago, and no longer sell dogs and cats. Will you stop selling puppies in your other stores in the U.S. and internationally?"
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.