From looking at the 'Petland News' on their website, it seems as though they've taken the approach that a good offense makes the best defense. There's a couple of articles where they're playing victim to the HSUS.
With their various community programs, they are acting as model corporate citizens. Model, that is, except for the fact that they are selling puppies from some of the worst mills in the country.
They are using these charities and other community 'services' to distract ordinary folks from the inescapable fact of where they get their pups from and the problems that have come from that. These efforts are likely to increase in an attempt to make themselves look better to people that aren't aware of the horrible conditions these puppies come from. Petland is the single biggest outlet for these mills and support for Petland DOES equal support for puppy mills.
It is very disturbing that charitable groups are allowing themselves to be used in such a manner. I am also bothered by the fact that Petland also sells Wellness dog food yet many people use that brand and recommend it to others.
Thanks, Megansmomma, for being upset enough to start this thread. I'll be writing my own letter and would hope that more YT'ers would do the same. |