If you find a reputable breeder they will sell you a pup for half of what Petland initially wants. Why is that and is there a way around what they do?
2006-09-27 15:13:14 · 9 answers · asked by otis8man 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Your complaint is a common one; not only are the prices disgustingly high, but the puppies and kittens who are sold there are very often in bad shape, physically and socially.
Many states are implimenting laws that will more closely monitor facilities and rescue groups that sell or adopt out dogs and cats. Often times these "pet shops" seperate puppies and kittens from Mom at times when they can't fight infections they're exposed to at high-volume kennels, they're not properly socialized and therefor have behavioral issues later in life, and many times don't receive the veterinary care that we consider fundamental for our pets. They go to new homes with fleas, intestinal parasites, mites and other unappealing and sometimes unhealthy problems.
Unfortunately, until the states crack down a little harder on the PetLand stores, there's little we can do to get them into trouble. One thing we can do is avoid buying anything from them at any cost - and spread the word to anyone considering adopting a new pet - hopefully a hit in business will encourage them to clean up their act.
2006-09-27 15:21:06 · answer #1 · answered by sjlawson12 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't buy a pup from Petland. Even go as far as not buying any products that they sell. They buy puppies from puppy mills and most of the pups are sick and will die or have many genetic defects. They charge the high prices because of the stupid people who are willing to pay them. Buy from a breeder. You will get a much better puppy.
2006-09-27 22:17:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Petland is a business and cares more for money than they do pets. Thats why its better to buy from a breeder and get supplies from stores that do not sell pets. Plus, they do sell alot of sick pets. All they care about is the bottom line.
2006-09-27 22:57:55 · answer #3 · answered by nalamacleod 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many people feel that they get better quality with higher prices or they like to brag on how much they spent.
Like they say, "A sucker born every minute"
2006-09-27 22:15:36 · answer #4 · answered by Eldude 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They mark up their pet price 100%. WHY? B/c they have high overhead. If you don't wanna pay that price-then go straight to the breeder.
Retired owner-Pet store
2006-09-27 22:17:32 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They are crooks. ITs all about the corporate almighty buck. Find someone that actually cares about their animals to buy from.
2006-09-27 22:18:18 · answer #6 · answered by Cornsilk P 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
go to petfinders.com.....this is a site for rescue groups.....just enter your Zip code, and be AMAZED at how many great choices you have !!.....i adopted a Great Pyrenees mix from them, and my dog Sylvester is awesome !!.....check it out.....try it.....do a good deed .....adopt a puppy or dog today !!!.....the adoption fees are usually $ 50 to $ 200 max for a great dog or puppy--check it out--enjoy--good luck to you, in your search for a puppy or dog !!!!
2006-09-28 01:02:00 · answer #7 · answered by carlos hammocker 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
high because many people are dumb enough to just buy without checking the prices first.
2006-09-27 22:15:16 · answer #8 · answered by Roger 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope.. just don't buy **** from them.. they ******* suck. My friends dog died 2 weeks after she got her from there.. can we say MAD CASE OF KENNEL COUGH.. It was really sad.
2006-09-27 22:15:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋