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Dior'sMom · 07-13-2007, 08:52 AM

That was my first time visiting that store. I didn't purchase anything from there after i saw the condition of the store and realized that they sold pets. I had nightmares last night. I had to do something about it today. Hopefully i hear something soon.

koolbreeze · 07-13-2007, 09:48 AM

a Pet Land just opened up here last month. and so far it looks decent. this is the only place that i know of that sells puppies. they used to sell them at mall pet stores but don't anymore. so i wanted to check it out. i thought the puppies look very sad in their little cubes. especially the bigger breeds. but it looked as though theya had a vet in the store that was there all the time and i also think that the store really ddidn't deal with the puppies cause when i asked the sales lady that stalked me most of the time that i was there

she said she had to ask one of the people in the back with the puppies....

and their yorkies did not look pure breed either.

jvwheeler · 07-13-2007, 10:47 AM

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I saw the most disturbing thing. I have been seaching for a new food for Dior and Diesel because of their allergies. After much research I decided on Natural Balance and only 2 stores in my area sells the brand, Petco and Pet World.

Dior's Mom,
Sorry to change the subject, kinda. I have found that the pet store at the corner of Warwick and Oyster Point is really great. Can't remember the name of it right now, but they have a great selection of pet food, to include natural balance.

They do sell animals, but just fish and rodents and crickets (we need crickets for my daughter's bearded dragon).

Good luck.

zoeybear · 07-13-2007, 11:04 AM

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I called and they are sending animal control . Hopefully something is done.

Dior'sMom · 07-13-2007, 11:16 AM

Animal control called me a few minutes ago and said they didn't see anything of much concern. I asked her if she saw the Bichon and the silky that was severly matted she said no. She also said she didn't see any poop. I told they had probably eaten it already. She said that they had numerous calls about that place and will keep an eye on them. I honestly think all the questions i had asked the employee yesterday prompted them to clean up a bit. I will continue to check in and make sure they are well taken care of. I also noticed when i leaving the store yesterday they were bring pups from the back to front and switching. I will mention that next time. I wish i could do more. I feel so helpless.

Jens_Girls · 07-13-2007, 02:13 PM

Do you have one of thsoe "What's bugging you"? news groups?

Or call your local paper and TV news investigators. Raising awareness usually helps. At the very least the pups might get a good bath and grooming.

rontiss1 · 07-13-2007, 06:25 PM

Thanks for letting me know. I'm going to report them to the Humane Society asap.

YorkieTime07 · 07-13-2007, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Dior'sMom

I saw the most disturbing thing. I have been seaching for a new food for Dior and Diesel because of their allergies. After much research I decided on Natural Balance and only 2 stores in my area sells the brand, Petco and Pet World. I decided to go to Pet World since it was closer. From the minute I stepped in there I got a weary feeling. It was Dark and Smelly. I immediately said to myself and my friend " I hope they do not sell puppies in here". As soon as I turned the corner to the food section, guess what I saw. You guessed it! Puppies for freaking Sale! If that wasn't bad enough all of these dogs were on sale because they had been there since April. They had this "Yorkie" that looked mixed with 20 different breeds. I asked the lady working there if these are purebreds. She said yes and asked me if i wanted to play with them. I blurted out "Hell No". These dogs were severly matted, Dirty and eating their feces. They had a freaking grooming facility 5 steps away from the Kennel. They were all barking and crying and I felt so helpless. How do I go about getting this business reported? Better yet SHUT DOWN.

i would go back with a camera and take pictures and then send a nice long detailed letter explaining what you saw with the pictures to show proof to the humane society as well as Pet World headquarters...in fairness to them that store maybe doing something none of the other stores are !!! Good luck and keep us posted

Dior'sMom · 07-13-2007, 06:54 PM

The next time I visit, I will be going prepared.

ashley809 · 07-13-2007, 07:34 PM

Oh my gosh! How sad!! Poor puppies! I guess you are going to Petco from now on LOL. I got to care a lot and get my food. Have you tried there yet?

Dior'sMom · 07-13-2007, 07:40 PM

Yea i have but i did a search and they don't sell Natural Balance. They are currently on FROMMS, which i purchase at a dog boutique in Norfolk.

ashley809 · 07-13-2007, 08:03 PM

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Yea i have but i did a search and they don't sell Natural Balance. They are currently on FROMMS, which i purchase at a dog boutique in Norfolk.

Holly is SUPER picky about her food. She LOVES Bil Jac. That is what I have been using. Have you tried it yet? They love it. My petsitter thought that it was rabbit food! HAHA. She called us on vacation and had to make sure it was dog food and that I did not buy a pet rabbit that she had to feed. It just crumbles in your hand. My obedience trainer recommended it and they just love it.

Dior'sMom · 07-13-2007, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ashley809

Holly is SUPER picky about her food. She LOVES Bil Jac. That is what I have been using. Have you tried it yet? They love it. My petsitter thought that it was rabbit food! HAHA. She called us on vacation and had to make sure it was dog food and that I did not buy a pet rabbit that she had to feed. It just crumbles in your hand. My obedience trainer recommended it and they just love it.

I tried it briefly. They were still itching. Natural Balance is my last hope..Then i may go on a raw diet and see if that helps.

jvwheeler · 07-13-2007, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ashley809

Oh my gosh! How sad!! Poor puppies! I guess you are going to Petco from now on LOL. I got to care a lot and get my food. Have you tried there yet?

Care a Lot! That's the name of it. I really thought they had natural balance

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Ginger loved Bil Jac too, but I thought I heard it wasn't that good for them?

BabyFidgette · 07-13-2007, 08:23 PM

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I called and they are sending animal control . Hopefully something is done.

You go girl!!!!!!!! That is WONDERFUL!!!!!!!

07-13-2007, 08:52 AM	#16
Dior'sMom Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New York Posts: 2,900	That was my first time visiting that store. I didn't purchase anything from there after i saw the condition of the store and realized that they sold pets. I had nightmares last night. I had to do something about it today. Hopefully i hear something soon. __________________ Proud Mom 2 Dior

07-13-2007, 09:48 AM	#17
koolbreeze YT Addict Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: MO Posts: 442	a Pet Land just opened up here last month. and so far it looks decent. this is the only place that i know of that sells puppies. they used to sell them at mall pet stores but don't anymore. so i wanted to check it out. i thought the puppies look very sad in their little cubes. especially the bigger breeds. but it looked as though theya had a vet in the store that was there all the time and i also think that the store really ddidn't deal with the puppies cause when i asked the sales lady that stalked me most of the time that i was there she said she had to ask one of the people in the back with the puppies.... and their yorkies did not look pure breed either. __________________ Troy Walker Scott Carmell Gino Calease Carrigan Anna Aidan

07-13-2007, 11:16 AM	#20
Dior'sMom Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New York Posts: 2,900	A little Update Animal control called me a few minutes ago and said they didn't see anything of much concern. I asked her if she saw the Bichon and the silky that was severly matted she said no. She also said she didn't see any poop. I told they had probably eaten it already. She said that they had numerous calls about that place and will keep an eye on them. I honestly think all the questions i had asked the employee yesterday prompted them to clean up a bit. I will continue to check in and make sure they are well taken care of. I also noticed when i leaving the store yesterday they were bring pups from the back to front and switching. I will mention that next time. I wish i could do more. I feel so helpless. __________________ Proud Mom 2 Dior

07-13-2007, 02:13 PM	#21
Jens_Girls Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2007 Location: TeXas Posts: 134	Do you have one of thsoe "What's bugging you"? news groups? Or call your local paper and TV news investigators. Raising awareness usually helps. At the very least the pups might get a good bath and grooming. __________________ Abbey, Baby & Hayley Mackie, Guardian of the Girls

07-13-2007, 06:25 PM	#22
rontiss1 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Los Angeles,California Posts: 521	Re: Conditions of puppies Thanks for letting me know. I'm going to report them to the Humane Society asap. __________________ [COLOR="Red"] :[/COLOR

07-13-2007, 06:54 PM	#24
Dior'sMom Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New York Posts: 2,900	The next time I visit, I will be going prepared. __________________ Proud Mom 2 Dior

07-13-2007, 07:34 PM	#25
ashley809 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In my own little world!! Posts: 733	Oh my gosh! How sad!! Poor puppies! I guess you are going to Petco from now on LOL. I got to care a lot and get my food. Have you tried there yet? Last edited by ashley809; 07-13-2007 at 07:35 PM.

07-13-2007, 07:40 PM	#26
Dior'sMom Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New York Posts: 2,900	Yea i have but i did a search and they don't sell Natural Balance. They are currently on FROMMS, which i purchase at a dog boutique in Norfolk. __________________ Proud Mom 2 Dior