Pet Puppy
Have you ever bought a puppy from a pet store before you were educated about puppy mills?
If so, please describe your experience. and NO I am definitely not going to buy a pet store puppy. I just want to hear your stories.
Well, I bought an English Bulldog puppy from a pet store that was located in our local mall about 3 years ago. I was, and still am, educated about puppy mills.
This pet store was not part of a huge chain, rather, it was just one store whose owner was located in the mall. They had several purebred puppies, all of which were certified to come from “responsible” breeders; no puppy mills or backyard breeders.
I paid $2500.00 for my puppy, and got a lot of free things with him, like a supply of the Science Diet he had been eating, a bed and kennel, nail clippers, a collar, feeder and waterer, free Vet evaluation, and a microchip.
Something about the free vet evaluation that impressed me was that I could take him to any vet I wanted to in the local area, and if he was found to have any problems, I could bring him back for a full refund.
Well, within the first 2 weeks of having him, I took him for his free health check, and he was found to have been born with orthopaedic problems, common congenital defects in his breed. The vet recommended a bulldog specialist in the midwest, estimated the price for me, and asked if I wanted to put him to sleep. I said, “ABSOLUTELTY NOT!”, and called the bulldog specialist I had been refered to. I also called the store I bought him from, and true to their word, they offered me a full refund if I brought him back. I was already in love with him, and he was fine otherwise, so I declined.
My poor little puppy had several surgeries, at a cost of about $6000.
Fast forward to the day of my dog’s last surgery, about 2 months later. He’s perfectly fine, a happy, healthy, gorgeous pup with a spectacular personality. The pet store owner called me to inquire about the puppy’s health. I told her what was going on with the surgeries, and she was sad, but impressed that I would spend that much money on my dog. She not only refunded the money I paid for him, but split the cost of the surgeries with me. She said that she would have had to destroy him if I had brought him back to her, and being an animal lover, she was so happy that he went to a good home.
He’s had to have the usual cherry eye surgery and soft palate surgeries that most bulldogs need, but today, he’s a perfectly healthy, smart, muscular, and well-trained dog that everyone just falls in love with. I’ve had to switch vets lately because I’ve moved, and my new vet is so amazed at how healthy he is compared to other bulldogs.
So, I guess I’ve had an amazingly good experience with a pet store, who not only sold me a great dog, but also followed up by calling me, and made good on their promise. I’m glad you wanted to hear about my story, I haven’t really told anyone how much I’ve been through with him. I’d honestly never buy a dog from a pet store again (unless it was this local one!), but I’ve never been sorry for what I’ve got. I’m really lucky.
Puppy Mill/Pet Store – Puppy/Dog Abuse – PLZ SIGN?!
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R & M Industries 1947 Dog Bone Cookie Cutters, Set of 7 $7.49 Make holiday or everyday cookies extra special when cut into shapes. Decorate with royal icing, coloured sugars, and sprinkles. Or, use to cut out shapes from brownies, bar cookies, or sandwiches. This boxed set of cookie cutters tied with a decorative bow makes a great gift for a dog owner.Set of 7: 3 dog bones, 2 fire hydrants, dog paw, and dog house.Tinplate…. |
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Westland Giftware Mwah Magnetic Pugs Salt and Pepper Shaker Set, 2-1/2-Inch $8.70 This set is held together with magnetsMade of ceramic with glossy finishMeasures 2.5″ highHand wash onlyBrand new in its original boxMade by Westland GiftwareItem # 93444… |
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Non-Stick Bone Shaped Muffin Pan $18.99 This is a must have for any dog lovers kitchen. Whether the party is for a dog or a dog lover – your muffins and cupcakes will always be a hit! Great for theme parties or just for fun! Non-stick. Size: |
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Elmo’s World – Babies, Dogs & More $7.14 Sesame Street’s cheerful redhead chuckles his way through this delightful 50-minute compilation of three favorite “Elmo’s World” episodes. First come the babies: real babies, Muppet babies, and animal babies. With help from Mister Noodle, a cast of Muppets, and video vignettes featuring humans, Elmo discovers what babies can do and how to play with them. Next come the dogs. Once again, Elmo’s on … |
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Through a Dog’s Ear: Music to Calm Your Canine Companion, Volume 1 $7.66 All products are BRAND NEW and factory sealed. Fast shipping and 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed…. |
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Space Buddies $4.98 The third film in the Air Buddies series, itself a spin-off of the Air Bud series, Space Buddies features five golden retriever puppies who have a knack for getting into mischief. While the Buddies separated at the end of Air Buddies and currently live with different families, their kid owners all go to the same school and live in the same town. When the kids take a field trip to see the launch of… |
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Good Puppy [VHS] $19.94 … |
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Woof! Woof!! – Uncle Matty’s Guide to Dog Training [VHS] $2.40 Woof Woof: Uncle Matty’s Guide to Dog Training offers a friendly and funny approach to raising a dog. Host Matthew Margolies speaks with humor, warmth, and authority when talking both to his pupil dogs and to his audience. He does scold some of his example pet owners, mostly for not being diligent enough about enforcing doggie boundaries and rules. Woof Woof presents several scenarios familiar to … |
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Sirius Puppy Training [VHS] $29.95 The original puppy training video and still…”the leader of the pack.” Voted BEST VIDEO (2000, 2001 & 2002) by the Association of Pet Dog Trainers and voted BEST VIDEO (2000) by the Canadian Association of Professional Pet Dog Trainers. Learn the gentle and enjoyable methods of off-leash training and socialization that made the SIRIUS philosophy the international standard in companion dog tra… |
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VueZone System with 1 Indoor Motion Detection Camera (SM2200) $109.00 VueZone is completely wire-free with no camera cables or power cords to install. There is no software to load and your VueZone cameras can be viewed from any internet browser and most smartphones. It’s really that simple. This VueZone system contains 1 VueZone indoor camera and 1 VueZone indoor motion detection camera, allowing you to receive alerts when activity occurs in front of the camera. You… |
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TropiClean Puppy Bath Pet Wipes for Dogs $8.29 TropiClean Puppy Bath Pet Wipes for Dogs |
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Kong Puppy Flyer Flying Disc Puppy Toy $6.19 Kong Puppy Flyer Flying Disc Puppy Toy |
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PRO PAC Performance Puppy Premium Puppy Food $25.19 PRO PAC Performance Puppy Premium Puppy Food |
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.Pet ag puppy weaning 1lb $6.81 .Pet ag puppy weaning 1lb |
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Advanced Pet Diets Select Choice Puppy Dry Dog Food $60.99 Advanced Pet Diets Select Choice Puppy Dry Dog Food |
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Earthbath Puppy Grooming Wipes $12.79 Earthbath Puppy Grooming Wipes |
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Nutro Ultra Puppy Biscuits $5.39 Nutro Ultra Puppy Biscuits |
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AvoDerm Natural Puppy Shampoo $9.89 AvoDerm Natural Puppy Shampoo |
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Nutro Puppy Drumsticks $4.79 Nutro Puppy Drumsticks |
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Eukanuba Puppy Weaning Diet $17.59 Eukanuba Puppy Weaning Diet |
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Natural Life Puppy Formula $22.99 Natural Life Puppy Formula |
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Purina Puppy Chow $13.39 Purina Puppy Chow |
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MultiPet Puppy Buddies $2.37 MultiPet Puppy Buddies |
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Iams Puppy Formula Biscuits $9.99 Iams Puppy Formula Biscuits |
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Innova Puppy Canned Food $24.49 Innova Puppy Canned Food |
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Mother Nature Puppy Treats $67.49 Mother Nature Puppy Treats |
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Earthbath Puppy Shampoo $12.79 Earthbath Puppy Shampoo |
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Earthbath Puppy Spritz $12.29 Earthbath Puppy Spritz |
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Puppy Training Pads $44.97 Make house training your pet easy by using Puppy Training Pads. Training your puppy is much easier and cleaner than paper training when you use these how-to train a puppy pads. |
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Baby Bebe Puppy Pack $41.99 New Puppies love baths! This is the ultimate pack for new puppy spa care. It include the industry leading Baby Bebe Puppy Shampoo.Bobbi Panter’s Baby Bebe Puppy Gift Set. Our Bobbi Panter’s Baby Bebe Puppy Gift Set is a wonderful gift for the puppies y |
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Science Diet Puppy Original – 5lb $11.89 Puppy Original – Science Diet Puppy gives your puppy the right balance of essential nutrients to start your puppy off right. An ideal combination of tasty ingredients helps a puppy’s body grow strong and healthy. It is enhanced with natural DHA, an Omega- |
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Chicken Soup for the Puppy Lover’s Soul Large Breed Puppy Formula $47.09 Chicken Soup for the Puppy Lover’s Soul Large Breed Puppy Formula |
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PRO PAC Puppy Lamb Meal & Rice Formula Premium Puppy Food $30.89 PRO PAC Puppy Lamb Meal & Rice Formula Premium Puppy Food |
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PRO PAC Large Breed Puppy Premium Puppy Food $25.69 PRO PAC Large Breed Puppy Premium Puppy Food |
