PetHell does way more than lie. They buy from Puppy Mills - they're the biggest customer of mills.....yet they tell people they buy from 'local breeders' which to me is fraud. It's rare that a Pet Store actually uses local breeders -
It's well documented that they deceive the public ...many many people have no idea what they're getting into when they purchase a pet from them (until it's too late and they have a sick puppy or dog with heriditary issues) - as with many other pet stores.
From what I've read - Petland has their butts covered always. I also would advise anyone who HAS purchased a dog from them to never use their vet - the reasons they want people to use
their vet is because they're PAID to be on the side of the Pet Store. Once they have your money - they're pretty much done with you.
With the thousands and thousands of complaints about Petland...the thousands of sick pets they sell - I can't believe nothing is ever done to stop them or shut them down. It's wrong but the laws are in their favor.
One reason is ...selling animals rakes in huge profits for those involved.....The Mill makes money - the people who transport them all over the country profit - and the STORES make money - which is why you see the prices so jacked up.
Even the AKC profits.
For every dog they register - the AKC makes money so you'll find no help there either.
I'm so sorry you lost your puppy. It doesn't surprise me because he came from petland - but I'm still very very sorry.