The Truth About Texas Puppy Selling Pet Stores

08/12/2025

Petland in Frisco, Texas

Sick Puppy
Texas puppy selling pet stores

08/05/2025

Pettito

Pettito Arlington - "I wouldn’t recommend to family and friends." We keep seeing statements like this and hope more and more people spread the word regarding the horrors of puppy selling pet stores in Texas. This reviewer claims they purchased a puppy and it had Kennel Cough and worms. We hope this puppy has made a full recovery by now and that people stop by puppies from pet stores.

https://share.google/oKVxf0QXUJE3jfvHW

08/01/2025

Petland McKinney Texas

Petland McKinney - Below is a review of a sick dog purchased from a puppy selling pet store in Texas - apparently, the new norm. This reviewer claims they purchased a puppy and it had Giardia and parasites. What was even more interesting was that the reviewer states, "I met another couple at the vet with their dog purchased from this same Petland and guess what, they were back for a third visit for the same issues (Giardia and parasites)...." This could have been stopped by Texas elected officials, but they felt allowing pet stores to sell out of state puppy mill puppies was more important than protecting consumers and puppies.


https://www.yelp.com/biz/petland-mckinney-mckinney?hrid=oTK-F74JwR2OwANLE2R07A&utm_campaign=www_review_share_popup&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=(direct)

08/01/2025

No one wants to hear that their puppy came from a puppy mill. It is a heartbreaking conversation that we have weekly with customers across the country.
Whether you are looking to buy or have already purchased a puppy, we strongly suggest googling your breeder and researching them before you exchange any money. Don’t buy from a pet store or a website that will ship a puppy to you with the click of a button. Reputable breeders do not operate that way.
And don’t forget, there are millions of amazing animals in shelters and rescues waiting for a forever home just like yours! Please consider adoption before buying 💙 Check out Petfinder today!
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07/21/2025

Paws Paradise McAllen, Texas

Paws Paradise McAllen, TX - Here's another review of a puppy diagnosed with PARVO from a puppy selling pet store in Texas. The reviewer claims 'The treatment vet expressed this was the 4th puppy they've seen from there with parvo.'😞 We hope the puppy has made a full recovery and that the reviewer actually does take legal action. Please consider sharing these reviews. Unfortunately, a few elected officials in Texas didn't want to protect consumers or puppies, but we do!!

https://www.yelp.com/biz/paws-paradise-mcallen-2?hrid=p9ewIAcFCKH_9TY1kBnObw&utm_campaign=www_review_share_popup&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=(direct)

07/11/2025

Furever Pets in Round Rock

07/07/2025

Petland Frisco, Texas

Petland Frisco - ‘Do not buy a dog here.’ How many times have we seen this or a similar statement? This reviewer claims they purchased a puppy for over $4000 and it was sick and almost died. They spent $1000 at the vet that the store sent them to, yet the reviewer ended up being responsible for the bill. We hope this puppy has a full recovery and that more and more people see these reviews. We are here to help this reviewer share their story in Dallas and all over Texas!

Petland Frisco https://g.co/kgs/Ee2UrY3

06/28/2025

★☆☆☆☆ "My experience with Puppy Dreams in Carrollton started off well but quickly changed after we left the original 5 star review which they require before you leave with the puppy. The folder of important documents was conveniently missing when we got home. We had to make a second trip t...

06/21/2025

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A Nuestra Querida Comunidad y Clientes,

Con el corazón lleno de gratitud y una emoción agridulce, queremos compartir que, después de 15 años increíbles, hemos tomado la muy difícil decisión de cerrar las puertas de Exotic Tropical Pet World.

Esta tienda nunca fue solo un negocio—fue un sueño, un segundo hogar, y un lugar donde se formaron lazos profundos entre personas y animales. Desde el primer día, nuestra misión fue servir a la comunidad de McAllen con pasión, integridad y un amor incondicional por los animales. Gracias a su confianza, lealtad y apoyo, ese sueño se convirtió en una realidad mucho más hermosa de lo que jamás imaginamos.

A lo largo de los años, celebramos nuevas adopciones, vimos crecer a familias, nos acompañamos en momentos de pérdida y compartimos incontables instantes de alegría. Cada visita, cada palabra amable, y cada recuerdo compartido ha significado el mundo para nosotros.

Cerrar este capítulo no ha sido una decisión fácil. Pero la vida nos guía hacia nuevos comienzos, y en el fondo de nuestro corazón, sabemos que ha llegado el momento de emprender una nueva aventura. Nos llevamos con nosotros cada lección, cada sonrisa, y cada latido de este camino que recorrimos junto a ustedes.

Gracias por estos 15 años inolvidables. Gracias por creer en nosotros, por amar a nuestros animales y por ayudar a construir un lugar lleno de cariño, comunidad y conexión verdadera.

Esto no es un adiós—es un hasta pronto. Aunque enfrentamos el futuro con un poco de nervios, lo hacemos también con esperanza, sabiendo que llevamos en el alma todo lo que esta experiencia nos regaló.

Con todo nuestro amor y agradecimiento,
La Familia de Exotic Tropical Pet World

06/19/2025

Petland, again, in Frisco, Texas

★☆☆☆☆ "WARNING: DO NOT BUY FROM HERE!!!! We purchased a 10-week old AKC Yorkie puppy from Petland Frisco this past weekend for $5,500, and our experience has been absolutely shocking and disappointing. After 2.5 hours with this little girl we decided she was the perfect fit. Aarti required...

06/17/2025

Wowzers! Thank you Bailing Out Benji!

We are thrilled to announce our new search engine that allows the public, advocates, and policymakers to instantly do their research into licensed dog breeders across the country! The online search tool is a companion to our database where we are currently tracking 4,445 licensed dog and cat breeders, as well as thousands of unlicensed facilities and canceled licenses.

You can view our search engine and methodology here:
https://bailingoutbenji.com/search-engine/

Why is this important? Because our unique research shows that:

[41%] of the licensed breeders we are tracking have state or federal violations in the last 5 years.

[36%] of the licensed breeders who supplied pet stores in the last three years had state or federal violations.

[42%] of the licensed breeders we have found to be supplying online brokering websites had state or federal violations.

It is often easier for the public to find a puppy mill or inhumane breeder than a responsible one! While inspection records only show one part of an operation, until now it was nearly impossible for anyone to access state records or even know how to access the USDA. We want our search engine to be one tool in the toolbox in the fight to end puppy mills by helping consumers make responsible purchases.

Please support our work today, so we can continue doing the research that matters! The dogs can't thank you, but we can 💙
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