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Petland Cares
Petland Wichita West in Kansas is a retail pet industry leader in animal care. Petland Wichita West has advanced by developing state-of-the-art standards for its retail pet store. We are part of a larger movement in the animal care world advocating for higher standards of care.
Petland Wichita West in Kansas is a retail pet industry leader in animal care. Petland Wichita West has advanced by developing state-of-the-art standards for its retail pet store. We are part of a larger movement in the animal care world advocating for higher standards of care.
Where does Petland Wichita West get their puppies?
You may have heard the term “puppy mill” at one time or another in association with pet stores. Unfortunately, most are unsure of the difference between a “puppy mill” and a regulated professional breeder.
A regulated professional breeder is licensed and inspected by the federal government and must follow specific guidelines as it relates to care, nutrition, exercise, housing, to name just a few. They are subject to unannounced inspections by the USDA.
A “puppy mill” is not regulated or inspected by the federal government. In fact, it has NO oversight whatsoever. These are the facilities you often see in the animal welfare adds on TV soliciting for donations
Petland Wichita West does not buy from “puppy mills.” We buy from the top USDA-regulated licensed and inspected breeders in the U.S. with no violations on their last two years’ inspection reports. Additionally, our store has a state-of-the-art kennel operated under the direction of our consulting veterinarian. The store is visited once a week by our veterinarian to examine and oversee the health of our puppies and kittens.
We’d like to introduce ourselves, show you our store and take you to see one of our breeders. Click on the video to learn more.
Learn more about some of Petland West Wichita’s Breeders Through Our Petland Docuseries
EPISODE 1: Where do Petland Puppies come from?
EPISODE 2: A day in the life of a Petland breeder.
Episode 3: Life At Petland
Why choose Petland Wichita West?
We are a responsible choice!
14 Day Viral Warranty
1 Year Warranty for Congenital/Hereditary Conditions
Free Initial Vet Exam with Companion Animal Hospital
$75 Gift Certificate when You Spay/Neuter at Companion Animal Hospital
30 Day Complimentary AKC Insurance
Petland Enhanced Protection Protection
Every Puppy at Petland West Wichita is up to date on their Vaccines, Dewormings, and Preventative Medications
Petland puppies have AT LEAST two Certified Veterinarian Exam prior to arrival
Every puppy has a signed vet exam for one of the Kansas state licensed veterinary for Companion Animal Hospital
Free Initial Exam
Receive a $75 Petland gift certificate when Companion Animal Hospital performs the Spay/Neuter
Petland Extended Protection Program** Includes:
Life Time Training Which Includes Online Videos and Access to Dog Star’s Behavioral Specialist
Lifetime Microchip Registration.
National Registered Microchip Database.
Complimentary 30 Day AKC Insurance.
AKC registration or Canine Partners listing.
Puppy For A Lifetime Program.
Petland Wichita West gives back to their community.
Our store prides itself in giving back to the community where we work and reside. See below for some examples of Petland Wichita West giving back to our community.
Petland Wichita West donates dog crates and various dog supplies to various organizations in our community.
Petland Wichita West supports The Wichita Children’s Home and St. Judes.
We support A Dog’s Dream, which helps breeders find homes for their retiring adult dogs.
Petland Wichita West gives back to their community.
Our store prides itself in giving back to the community where we work and reside. See below for some examples of Petland Wichita West giving back to our community.
Petland Wichita West donates dog crates and various dog supplies to various organizations in our community.
Petland Wichita West supports The Wichita Children’s Home and St. Judes.
We support A Dog’s Dream, which helps breeders find homes for their retiring adult dogs.
Some people want to ban pet stores because they believe these myths:
Pet stores are responsible for pet overpopulation
For every puppy sold, a shelter dog dies
Pet stores buy from puppy mills
Pet stores sell sick dogs
There are plenty of purebreds in shelters
Pet bans keep puppy mill dogs out of communities
These are simply myths.
Pet shelters are experiencing puppy shortages
Why is this happening? According to the New York Times, the spay/neuter initiative has been effective resulting in more than 85% of dogs being spayed or neutered. This means there are far less accidental litters that used to fill local shelters.
While people still believe there is a massive pet overpopulation problem, according to the NAIA, there are only 15 states that are currently experiencing any pet overpopulation. 35 states are not. What does this mean?
It means dogs are being transported from states with overpopulation problems. Dogs are being imported from Korea, Puerto Rico and other countries. And, unfortunately, it has led to some rescues buying puppies from breeders.
Please read the following articles on this matter below:
Does America Have Enough Dogs for the People That Want One? Source, Washington Post
Many “rescues” are buying puppies from the same breeders they despise. They then “adopt” these puppies to customers for big profits.
Rescue groups, historically speaking, are run by committed, caring people, clubs, or experts who want these abandoned or unwanted pets to have a home. However, with effective spay/neuter initiatives and increased demand for puppies, there has been an emergence of rescues who are buying puppies from breeders or importing them from countries without standardized vaccination protocols. It has, unfortunately, become a big business. This is also known as retail rescue. Since the dogs sold are from rescues, there are no warranties, health records, sourcing of where the dogs came from or regulations protecting the customers like one gets from a regulated pet store.
Please read the following article on this massive problem:
Dog rescuers, flush with donations, buy animals from the breeders they scorn. Source, Washington Post
When “puppy mill rescue” blurs the line between saving and selling dogs. Source, Huffpost
Over 1 million dogs a year are being imported from unregulated foreign countries/sources.
Because of the influx of dogs coming from other countries, the United States has seen reemergences of canine viruses, including rabies. These dogs are also being sold as “rescues” with no health records, warranties, or sourcing of where the dog came from.
The Federal Government (USDA) has released a report in Summer 2019 stating that over 1 million dogs were imported from foreign countries last year alone.
Please read the following articles on problems with importing dogs from unregulated sources:
The U.S. has become a dumping ground for foreign “puppy mill” and “rescue dogs.” Here’s is what needs to change. Source, Fox News
Where does that rescue dog come from? Source, Inside Sources
Perspective From the Field: Illegal Puppy Imports Uncovered at JFK Airport. Source, CDC
Dog imported from Egypt by Kansas Shelter infected with Rabies. Source, KSHB News
Local and State legislators are voting to keep regulated pet stores in business while raising animal care and welfare standards to help get rid of the “bad actors” and puppy mills.
“Shutting down the good guys will do nothing to stop the bad actors. Rather, it will open the doors for more puppy sales from unregulated sources, where abuse and inhumane conditions are more likely. This bill ensures that puppies being sold in pet shops are coming from responsible breeders, and includes strict penalties for store owners who do not comply.” (AZ Governor Douglas A. Ducey)
There will always be people that don’t believe animals should be pets and they will continue to fight to shut down pet stores. They don’t believe in zoos, aquariums or even service animals. We respect their right to their opinions.
However, we believe in the strength and joy of the human-animal bond. We see it every day when a family finds their perfect pet. We see it in veterans, in children and in people who need a little extra support. We see the companionship, loyalty and friendship a pet brings. And we believe every customer should have a responsible choice when it comes to finding their perfect pet.
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