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Yorkiekids · 07-26-2007, 04:21 PM

I'm sorry you went through this and hope it's the end of your problems, but I'd give them a good blasting in the article.

Stephen · 07-26-2007, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by koolbreeze

a Petland just opened up here last month... i had never heard of them before and was so excited that another big pet store was here i went and checked it out. (and there are none that sell puppies) well the pups looked so sad and helpless. i wanted to take them all home. but the yorkies looked sick and tired. and they all seemed spacey or high. very sad.

That's because every dog at petland is given pretty much the same kind of care, exercise, grooming, etc. regardless of breed. If a dog needs attention, it better hope that a customer wants to hold it or an employee gets bored. It's really sad. When we got our dog from there, it was acting like he hadn't been touched in days and days, his fur was too long for a puppies and horribly matted, and he smelled awful. We were happy to rescue him but at the same time we regret supporting such a horrible business.

omichka · 07-26-2007, 04:42 PM

the biggest mistake is thinking that you RESCUE a pup from pet store.
this is not "rescue". rescue - when you go to a shelter or rescue organisation and ADOPT a puppy.

BUYING a pet from pet store is not "rescue", this is just supporting puppy mills business.

Magneticgal · 07-26-2007, 04:43 PM

I feel bad that you had to go through this and I pray that your baby is ok now. Horray for you for helping to expose this horrible tragedy!!! ALLLLLLL of these stores need to be shut down. It makes me cry when I think of the awful conditions they are kept in. Our stupid laws in this country need to change- the animal protcetion laws are absolutely PATHETIC!!! As I have said many,many times before, knowledge is power.The more we can spread the word to the general public about these stores, the better off these pups will be!! God bless you for helping to make a difference!!

LoveMyJake · 07-26-2007, 04:47 PM

Good for you! These places need to be exposed!

red98vett · 07-26-2007, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Magneticgal

I feel bad that you had to go through this and I pray that your baby is ok now. Horray for you for helping to expose this horrible tragedy!!! ALLLLLLL of these stores need to be shut down. It makes me cry when I think of the awful conditions they are kept in. Our stupid laws in this country need to change- the animal protcetion laws are absolutely PATHETIC!!! As I have said many,many times before, knowledge is power.The more we can spread the word to the general public about these stores, the better off these pups will be!! God bless you for helping to make a difference!!

we need YOU on Millbusters girlfriend ! GOOD POST and I agree 100% with every single thing you just said

http://www.millbusters.com/forums/index.php

spoiled pup · 07-26-2007, 05:54 PM

I am from Baton Rouge too, and I actually just went into Pet Land today. We weren't going to buy anything but I just wanted to see what the place was about. My boyfriend and I played with an English Bulldog and he was making this horrible hacking coughing sound. When I asked the sales girl why he was coughing like that she said "Oh, I don't know, he just has a cough or something." If you need any help with research or anything like that, I live nearby and I would love to help. It's terrible the condition those dogs are kept in.

Magneticgal · 07-26-2007, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by red98vett

we need YOU on Millbusters girlfriend ! GOOD POST and I agree 100% with every single thing you just said

http://www.millbusters.com/forums/index.php

OkV- you peaked my interest and I am now officially on the site!!

red98vett · 07-26-2007, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Magneticgal

OkV- you peaked my interest and I am now officially on the site!!

I just saw that - I was just on there spyin on you lol - Millbusters is just getting started or I should say - revived - and knowing you - you'll be an asset to the site - thank you

Magneticgal · 07-26-2007, 06:10 PM

I am glad to be a part of it- thanks for sharing!

!! If we all stick together we CAN make a difference- one puppy at a time!

omichka · 07-26-2007, 08:13 PM

just joined too

AngEngland · 07-26-2007, 08:24 PM

Ugh!

I just have to say - it's one of the reasons I prefer the other "big box" pet stores. While I'll never buy a tropical fish from them (some are captured incredibly cruelly - others actually injected with die to brighten their colors) I do appreciate the fact that they don't sell dogs there.

Have you ever seen their pet adoption centers? Very cool set up.

Angela <><

alex_143 · 07-26-2007, 09:28 PM

these pet shops are horrible we need to shut them all down

red98vett · 07-27-2007, 03:40 AM

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Originally Posted by omichka

just joined too

Oh YES !

I like your passion LOL - Thank you !

SheebasMom · 07-27-2007, 03:57 AM

I've never actually seen a PetLand but it sounds like a horrible place! Great idea with your story, I hope it goes well. Also, I think it's a great idea that your writer is getting a job there so you have the inside scoop on the inner workings! Keep us updated!

07-26-2007, 04:21 PM	#16
Yorkiekids Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida Posts: 14,495	I'm sorry you went through this and hope it's the end of your problems, but I'd give them a good blasting in the article. __________________ Susan, Piper ,Harley & Suiki

07-26-2007, 04:43 PM	#19
Magneticgal Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Canton,Ohio Posts: 514	I feel bad that you had to go through this and I pray that your baby is ok now. Horray for you for helping to expose this horrible tragedy!!! ALLLLLLL of these stores need to be shut down. It makes me cry when I think of the awful conditions they are kept in. Our stupid laws in this country need to change- the animal protcetion laws are absolutely PATHETIC!!! As I have said many,many times before, knowledge is power.The more we can spread the word to the general public about these stores, the better off these pups will be!! God bless you for helping to make a difference!! __________________ Kris , RIP Lexie , Bella Zoey

07-26-2007, 04:47 PM	#20
LoveMyJake I love Jackson too! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,905	Good for you! These places need to be exposed! __________________ Selina, mommy to Jake and Jackson. RIP baby Lily Coming soon: Gracie

07-26-2007, 06:10 PM	#25
Magneticgal Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Canton,Ohio Posts: 514	I am glad to be a part of it- thanks for sharing! !! If we all stick together we CAN make a difference- one puppy at a time! __________________ Kris , RIP Lexie , Bella Zoey

07-27-2007, 03:57 AM	#30
SheebasMom Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern CA Posts: 11	I've never actually seen a PetLand but it sounds like a horrible place! Great idea with your story, I hope it goes well. Also, I think it's a great idea that your writer is getting a job there so you have the inside scoop on the inner workings! Keep us updated! __________________ Sheeba

07-26-2007, 04:42 PM	#18
omichka YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: *** Posts: 647	the biggest mistake is thinking that you RESCUE a pup from pet store. this is not "rescue". rescue - when you go to a shelter or rescue organisation and ADOPT a puppy. BUYING a pet from pet store is not "rescue", this is just supporting puppy mills business.

07-26-2007, 05:54 PM	#22
spoiled pup Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: baton rouge, la Posts: 94	I am from Baton Rouge too, and I actually just went into Pet Land today. We weren't going to buy anything but I just wanted to see what the place was about. My boyfriend and I played with an English Bulldog and he was making this horrible hacking coughing sound. When I asked the sales girl why he was coughing like that she said "Oh, I don't know, he just has a cough or something." If you need any help with research or anything like that, I live nearby and I would love to help. It's terrible the condition those dogs are kept in.

07-26-2007, 08:13 PM	#26
omichka YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: *** Posts: 647	just joined too

07-26-2007, 08:24 PM	#27
AngEngland Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 87	Ugh! I just have to say - it's one of the reasons I prefer the other "big box" pet stores. While I'll never buy a tropical fish from them (some are captured incredibly cruelly - others actually injected with die to brighten their colors) I do appreciate the fact that they don't sell dogs there. Have you ever seen their pet adoption centers? Very cool set up. Angela <><

07-26-2007, 09:28 PM	#28
alex_143 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,041	these pet shops are horrible we need to shut them all down