https://www.change.org/NO2PETLAND
Petland set up shop in Memphis despite public outcry. This community does not need another tragic tale of cruelty and death of animals entrusted to the care of humans. Petland is a financial machine proven to have locations that obtained their animals from "puppy mills", has been investigated by The Humane Society of the United States with horrible proof of misha
ndled animals and illness (including death), has terrible ratings and reviews from buyers (and staff!) that have had animals die or need to be euthanized because of undisclosed medical issues. It's not just one location, one instance... it's multiple locations over decades. Dogs thrown away in bags (yes, there are photos). Diseased animals in the care of and sold to unsuspecting humans (their own pets and themselves in harm's way as a result!). Learn more about HSUS's investigations and actions to stop Petland! https://www.humanesociety.org/petland
Memphis has come a long way to improve it's city animal services but we still face the continuance of strays, overpopulation and animals dumped because owners cannot care for them. Why do we need a Petland when we have plenty of companion animals ready and waiting for a home? The last thing our community needs is a Petland! Despite Petland's claims of where they get their puppies... USDA inspected breeders have been the target of the most recent major puppy mill raids and that most states have only 1 or 2 inspectors to cover the entire state!!! Further, in a 2020 report by the HSUS, they identified at least 53 puppy mills that are licensed by the USDA to sell to pet stores and 1/3 of those puppy mills have a connection to the American Kennel Club. BREEDERS are not always quality suppliers!
