pet store

New York passes statewide ban on pet stores selling cats and dogs, aimed at ending puppy mills

Buying animals from pet stores has fallen out of fashion over the years, as more and more people have become aware of the unethical ways these stores get their cats and dogs. Pets sold in ...

Dallas passes ban on pet stores selling cats and dogs, aimed at ending puppy mills

“Adopt, don’t shop” has become a popular slogan among animal lovers: when looking for a new pet, it’s better to take in a shelter animal in need of a home rather than supporting pet stores, ...

Petco ends the sale of shock collars, calls on stores to do the same and encourages positive training

“Shock collars” have long been a divisive issue in the pet community. While they have been used to train dogs by deterring unwanted behavior like excessive barking, they have also been decried as inhumane for ...

New law to end cruel puppy mills goes into effect in Maryland

We often hear the phrase “adopt, don’t shop,” encouraging us to seek our pets from animal shelters rather than pet stores or breeders. It’s good advice, and not just because it’s important to clear the ...

Pet store says ‘all leashed animals welcome,’ so man brings in his giant steer

Petco is one of the largest pet supply chains in the country, so it’s not surprising that they’d cater to animal lovers by letting pets in the store. What is surprising is how open-ended their ...