I bought my puppy at Pet World and couldn't be any happier with him. He is an amazing boy and fits in perfectly with my lifestyle. The employees at the store always try to answer any questions and help you to find a puppy that is best suited to you. The goal is always to make a perfect match so that owner and puppy are happy. Not all dogs are registered- the new thing is the ""designer"" dogs. They have become more popular than a lot of pure breeds. But these designer dogs can also be registered. A registered dog simply means that someone kept track of the dog's lineage, it doesn't guarantee a better, healthier dog. The employees also work hard to keep the store clean which can be a big task. Puppies can get sick. Imagine an infant at day care- it will catch everything that goes around- a pet store is like a day care for puppies. They are all vaccinated, but as babies they still have weaker immune systems. Add to that the fact that most customers will not wash their hands between touching every puppy and that is a recipe for a sick puppy. You are part of the reason puppies get sick if you pet them: constantly picking up the puppies can also be stressful for them and that also lowers their immune systems. Most things a puppy can catch are not a big deal, most puppies will get it whether or not they came from a pet store. It is easily treated and Pet World is willing to cover the cost if the puppy has anything when it is sold. Unfortunately it is inevitable that some puppies will get colds, or something else, but think about it like this : puppies are babies, have you ever seen a human baby that never gets sick during infancy? I doubt it. I recommend Pet World if you are looking for a fuzzy companion. Don't hesitate to spend time talking with employees and socializing with a puppy to make sure you find your perfect match. It will bring you many years of happiness.
Pros: Employees will spend as much time as possible with you to help you find a perfect match
Cons: Sometimes the store can be full of children because parents think it is just a petting zoo
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