My husband and I went into the Boca Park PetLand location, looking for a yorkie. We found one and I instantly fell in love with her! My husband wanted to wait and look around; she was a little expensive too $1200...
So we looked and I couldn't stop thinking about her! I went back and purchased her for $800, 2 weeks later! It was a 30th birthday gift for me from my husband! The staff was awesome, going out of their way to help me and instruct me on what to do. I had only had kittens before so puppies were new to me! I got all the paperwork, guarantees, blah blah and it was perfect!
I have nothing but good things to say about PetLand.. I think it is a personal decision to get a puppy and if I had held my dog and she was sick, lethargic or acting funny, there is no way I would have gotten her! I took her immediately to the vet, the next day, and my vet told me how I was very lucky to have a healthy, happy puppy and how sweet she is. I truly believe that you run the risk of a sick dog no matter where or when you buy one.... even from a breeder themselves. The staff and the manager especially were adamant about me bringing her in periodically to show the staff as they remembered the sweet little Yorkie! And I do bring her back and they LOVE her... they all take turns with her and remember how fun she was!
My opinion is this: be careful and cautious no matter where you buy a puppy.... nobody forces you to buy one and if there are some signs of a sickness, run.... why wouldn't you?! Boca Park either has new management staff or has done a 360 since the last reviews.... go, get one, take care of it, and you won't regret it!
Pros: Great staff, great selection of puppies, not pushy
Cons: Price was high but they worked with me
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