We’re prosecuting a racketeering class action lawsuit against Petland, a
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John,

The Animal Legal Defense Fund is engaged in litigation against Petland, alleging
the national pet store chain has carried out a scheme to sell sick, puppy mill
puppies at premium prices based on fraudulent health guarantees. Petland knows full well they’re selling puppies prone to illnesses and other
health defects, due to their sourcing from cruel puppy mills, but the store certifies the animals to be healthy — as claimed by Petland’s
veterinarians.

We’re fighting to end Petland’s predatory practices, but one of the most
important things we can do to protect animals is to shut down the cruel puppy mills that supply Petland’s puppies . So please join us and pledge to boycott the cruel puppy mill industry!
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[[link removed]] Petland has profited handsomely from their sham health certifications for puppy
mill puppies. Meanwhile, their scheme has left a trail of defrauded consumers
and deceased or sick puppies, with expensive veterinary bills.

Overbreeding and the crowded, unsanitary conditions at puppy mills put the
puppies at risk of genetic conditions and deadly diseases. Additionally, many
puppy mill dogs experience psychological problems throughout their lives from
lack of early socialization and being separated from their mothers too young.

Puppy mills put the bottom line ahead of the health of the animals, while
Petland profits at the expense of its consumers and the sick puppies it peddles
to them. Your action today in the form of your personal commitment to boycott puppy
mills is an important step in bringing an end to this cruel industry .
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[[link removed]] As you know, we’re fighting on multiple fronts to defeat the industry’s
attempts to exploit animals, from passing legislation banning the sale of
puppies sourced from puppy mills to using the power of the law to stop cruel and
deceptive practices that endanger the lives of animals.

We are grateful to have you by our side. Our lawsuit against Petland was
dismissed, but we appealed the dismissal and are currently awaiting the
appellate court’s ruling. We look forward to updating you on this fight and
others in the weeks ahead. Thanks for fighting alongside us to defend innocent
animals. For the animals,

Kelsey Eberly
Staff Attorney



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