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Puppies

There are about 45 million dogs owned by Americans. In the past year nearly one million pedigreed dogs were registered with the AKC. Add to that nearly one quarter million registered with the UKC and you begin to get some idea of the tremendous interest most Americans exhibit in owning, caring for, and loving man's best friend (women's too!). Owning a dog is a big responsibility, but it pays dividends in love, loyalty, protection and companionship for people of ail ages. Sometimes picking Just the right pup for your particular circumstances requires some help and advice. At Petland, our people are trained to assist you in selecting and caring for a dog that suits you and your family.

Our buyers spend lots of time and effort to obtain good looking puppies with agreeable personalities and they take every precaution to see that the pups are sound and healthy! It is only after a licensed veterinarian gives these pups a health certificate and proper immunization that we can accept them into our Petland store. Once a pup gets here he is bathed, put on a nourishing diet and he begins the important period in his life that we refer to as socialization.

The pup's mother can teach him lots Of things like burying bones, chasing cars, and chewing on slippers. But once we get them here, we begin teaching our pups how to become pets. Vaccination programs continue! Diets are closely monitored and hygiene is scrupulously maintained. Our people are dog lovers! And because they are, they are constantly handling and playing with all the pups in our store! When we place our pups in a playpen, we are inviting every dog lover to pet and cuddle as much as they want. We realize that all this contributes to the pups socialization, and that every pups temperament is improved by it.

We believe that our pups make better pets! Our store veterinarian serves as each pup's pediatrician, and we recommend mend that you take your pup to your own vet so that he can pick up where our vet left off. If you or your vet have any questions about anything pertinent to your pup's health or well being, don't hesitate to call us. Part of our helping you to adopt the right pup Is the pleasure we get from you and your new pup's happiness.

There are items expressly designed to make your new pup’s house breaking, nutrition and grooming easier and more productive for you as well as your new pup. Please visit your local Petland today and consult with a Pet Counselor to insure you are providing these fun and essential items your new pup needs.