Puppy mills are commercial dog breeding businesses that prioritize profit over the welfare of their dogs. Puppy mills often keep dogs in cramped, unsanitary conditions without adequate food, water, socialization, or veterinary care.
Petco is a national pet retailer that sells puppies from commercial breeders, including puppy mills. While Petco claims to have a zero-tolerance policy for puppy mills, an undercover investigation by The Humane Society of the United States found that Petco was knowingly selling puppies from puppy mills.
If you’re considering buying a puppy from Petco, we urge you to do your research first. Be sure to visit the breeder’s facility and meet the parents of the puppy you’re interested in to make sure they’re being treated humanely. You can also ask Petco for the contact information of the breeder so you can follow up yourself.
Puppy mills are inhumane breeding facilities that prioritize profit over the welfare of their dogs. Unfortunately, Petco is one retailer that sells puppies from these mills. If you’re considering buying a puppy from Petco, we urge you to visit the breeder’s facility first and meet the puppy’s parents to make sure they’re being treated humanely.
