When buying a puppy from a pet store as opposed to a breeder, you have to be prepared for the risks of infection and disease shared by all the puppies in the stores. I was completely prepared for this, but I wasn't ready for the extensive vet visits & bills to cure giardia parasites & double ear infections for two dogs that came home with these conditions. I wasn't ready for the store owner, Jerry, to blow me off on the phone and tell me ""thats what happens"", and that I could return the dogs or deal with it.
I was seriously jaded by their claim that their dogs are from ""reputable breeders"". Unfortunately, I chose to do my research AFTER purchase, and discovered that the breeder they claim to use is actual a puppy mill that houses over 1,000 puppies. Any place with employees, and more than a few litters at a time, is a MILL, not a breeder. It breaks my heart to think I contributed to this practice without even knowing it.
We have since encouraged all our friends & family to stay away from All Pets Club. So far, everyone has taken their business elsewhere except for one friend. Her dog came home with pnemonia.
Pros: appears clean, friendly staff
Cons: sick animals, uses puppy mills, don't take responsibility.
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