Regardless of who sells these dogs the consumer is not protected by any puppy lemon law. I believe the preponderance of online sellers are a wide amalgam that can include classified advertisers, pet store owners, or breeders that may buy from dog auctions. Let’s use Zoey as an example. Even after we bought and brought [...]
Monthly Archives: May 2010
Caveat Emptor (Buyer Beware) says BBB
Posted in News Tagged Breeders, Buyer Beware, Online Puppy Advertising, Pet Store Owners, Puppy Contracts, Puppy Lemon Law, Wheatland MO, Zoey, Zoey Ads Leave a comment
“The Puppy Industry” Part I
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Missouri has issued a new report which discusses and summarizes its research on the breeders, buyers, sellers and enforcement of the laws around what it terms, “The Puppy Industry.” The BBB indicates it is doing this report due to the large number of complaints it has recently received about [...]
The things pet stores will actually tell you!
There is a new pet store that recently opened in my neighborhood on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. At first, I was extremely excited as it was called Pet Fashion — I love pets and I love fashion. And who isn’t about some good dog/kitty pet fashion? Upon its opening, a few animal non-profit [...]
Posted in News Tagged Large-Scale breeding facility, Manhattan, New York City, NYC, Pet store, Puppy Mill, Upper West Side, Zoey 2 Comments