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Petland Accused Of Telling Customers Dogs Come From Breeders

POSTED: 8:36 pm EST November 20, 2008


WASHINGTON -- The Humane Society said many Petland stores are selling puppies from so-called puppy mills but telling customers that the dogs come from good breeders.

The animal protection group made the charges at a news conference in Washington on Thursday after an eight-month investigation of the chain. It involved 21 Petland stores and dozens of breeders and brokers.

The Humane Society said dogs at the mills were found in dirty cages and cages with wire flooring so large that the puppies' paws and even the paws of the mother dogs would fall through.

The group said pet stores should not be buying puppies from "abusive puppy mills" and "should not be lying to consumers" about where they got their puppies.

In a statement, Petland said the company does not support substandard breeding facilities and provides each store with guidelines on humane care of animals.

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