11/11/2022
Where did all the puppies go?
On Nov 11, Dallas pet stores can no longer work with licensed and inspected professional breeders. Only 4% of dogs sold in the USA are sold through pet stores. Pet stores are the only source of puppies in TX that are licensed, regulated, & required to provide a warranty with every puppy. For this reason, we work with licensed & regulated breeders of the highest standards only.
Despite this, animal rights groups have convinced city councils that requiring pet stores to only source puppies from nonprofit rescues and shelters will close puppy mills. We contend that puppy mills exist in the unlicensed and unregulated world of dog breeders almost exclusively and do not cross paths with our pet store. Meanwhile, there are no restrictions on shelters or rescues that purchase dogs directly from breeders or from dog auctions. There are no restrictions on puppy mills, unlicensed or licensed breeders, that sell direct to the public. SHOCKINGLY, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF DALLAS ANIMAL SERVICE (DAS) CONFESSED IN THE DALLAS COUNTY COURT IN OCT 17 THAT DAS SHIPS OUT PUPPIES TO OTHER STATES LIKE NY VIA UNREGULATED TRANSPORTATION. This misguided legislation will have no impact whatsoever on the targeted puppy mills yet will have a significant impact on our valued employees.
Please reach out to your CITY LEADERS and tell them to protect pets, protect pet stores, and protect your right to choose where your next pet comes from.