--- title: "Petland Cares" id: "67761" type: "page" slug: "petland-cares" published_at: "2016-06-23T15:42:11+00:00" modified_at: "2026-02-14T21:01:57+00:00" url: "https://www.petlandfairfield.com/petland-cares/" markdown_url: "https://www.petlandfairfield.com/petland-cares.md" excerpt: "Where does Petland Fairfield get their puppies? Learn more about some of Petland Fairfield’s Breeders Through Our Petland Docuseries Please check back periodically for more episodes. Why choose Petland Fairfield? We are a responsible choice! Petland Fairfield gives back to..." --- # Petland Cares Petland Fairfield is proud to serve Fairfield, Ohio and our surrounding communities. With a state of the art location providing you and your family with a fun and a hands on approach to learning about pets and their required needs. We have built our reputation – since 1967 – helping thousands of families bring new pets into their homes. We are committed to making your new relationship with your pet the best that it can be. ## Where does Petland Fairfield 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** operates under required licensing and federal oversight and must follow established standards for animal care, nutrition, exercise, and housing. Ongoing monitoring may include unannounced inspections as part of regulatory compliance. 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 Fairfield does not source puppies from puppy mills and works with licensed, regulated breeders selected for their compliance history and commitment to responsible animal care. 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. Please click on the video below.** ## **Learn more about some of Petland Fairfield’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 **Please check back periodically for more episodes.** ## Why choose Petland Fairfield? ### We are a responsible choice! - Petland puppies go home with a complimentary first veterinary exam. - We provide a Health Certificate and vaccines that are up to date. - Our Puppies come with a Microchip ready for activation. - Petland provides all customers with a comprehensive three (3) year extended warranty with their puppy. - *Pets for a Lifetime* Resources Kit (with links to online training videos). - Petland is a responsible place to purchase a puppy, operating in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations while maintaining care practices that prioritize animal health and well-being. - We provide a happy, healthy environment for our pets before they go home. Petland uses spacious kennels maintained according to standards set by licensed professional veterinarians. - All of our puppy health records are available upon request. - All of our puppies are current on vaccinations & de-worming protocols. - All puppies purchased receive $1,500 in accident & injury insurance coverage through a trial of AKC Pet Healthcare. - Customers will receive spay/neuter certificate for their new puppy. - All of our puppies purchased come with a lifetime Amber-alert recovery system. - All of our puppies go home with a training kennel and training supplies. - We provide puppy vitamins, treats, & supplements for all puppies purchased. - AKC or AKC Canine Program registration is included for puppy purchases. ## Petland Fairfield 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 Fairfield giving back to our community. - Petland Fairfield donates dog crates and various dog supplies to various organizations in our community. - Petland Fairfield partners with Make-A-Wish to help fulfil pet-related wishes for children with life-threatening illnesses in the area. ## 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. The facts speak for themselves. ## Pet shelters are experiencing puppy shortages Why is this happening? According to the [New York Times](https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/29/sunday-review/adopt-rescue-dog-south.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share) , 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](https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/animalia/wp/2017/02/08/does-america-have-enough-dogs-for-all-the-people-who-want-one/) - Canine Shelter Population Study. *Source,*[MSU College of Veterinary Medicine Research](https://www.msstate.edu/newsroom/article/2017/02/msu-college-veterinary-medicine-researchers-complete-canine-shelter/) ### 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](https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2018/investigations/dog-auction-rescue-groups-donations/?utm_term=.07067f4ff235) - When “puppy mill rescue” blurs the line between saving and selling dogs. *Source,*[Huffpost](https://www.huffpost.com/entry/national-mill-dog-rescue-puppy-mills_n_5d07cdd2e4b0953278381e02) ## 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](http://www.naiaonline.org/uploads/WhitePapers/USDA_DogImportReport6-25-2019.pdf) 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](https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/the-us-has-become-a-dumping-ground-for-foreign-puppy-mill-and-rescue-dogs-heres-what-needs-to-change) - Where does that rescue dog come from? *Source,*[Inside Sources](https://www.insidesources.com/where-does-that-rescue-dog-come-from/) - Perspective From the Field: Illegal Puppy Imports Uncovered at JFK Airport.*Source,*[CDC](https://www.cdc.gov/importation/bringing-an-animal-into-the-united-states/operation-dog-catcher.html) - Dog imported from Egypt by Kansas Shelter infected with Rabies. *Source,*[KSHB News](https://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/dog-imported-from-egypt-by-kansas-shelter-infected-with-rabies-others-quarantined) - CDC Bans Imports. Source, [CDC](https://www.cdc.gov/importation/bringing-an-animal-into-the-united-states/high-risk-dog-ban-frn.html) ### 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. **Below are just a handful of examples.** **Colorado**: [Click here](https://www.denverpost.com/2020/02/03/colorado-humane-pet-act-fails-house-committee/) to read the news release. **Naples, FL:** “If bad breeders are the problem, then we need to do something about bad breeders.” (Commissioner Andy Solis) [Click here](https://www.naplesnews.com/story/news/government/2019/10/08/retail-sale-pets-ban-rejected-collier-county/3897297002/) to read the news release. **Arizona:** “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) [Click here](https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/52leg/2r/bills/sb1248h.pdf) to see SB 1248 [Click here](https://azgovernor.gov/sites/default/files/sb1248_signing_letter.pdf) to see the Governor’s public letter. **Ohio:** [Click here](https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/legislation-summary?id=GA131-SB-331) to view SB 331. ## Animal Rights Organisations 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. ## For more education, please visit the following website: Petland Charities: [petlandcharities.org](https://petlandcharities.org/) "*" indicates required fields ``` Petland Fairfield 926 Google reviews Write a review Posted on Google Kayln Johnson Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had been looking for months for a english bulldog with no luck unfortunately. As I was online I found this place. I was browsing through their pictures of available animals and applied to meet a dachshund puppy The next morning David called me to set up an appointment to meet her, he was super friendly and helpful. My family and I decided to go to Fairfield Petland and meet the puppy. As we were there looking at all the animals we saw a 13 week old female bulldog. Lisa the manger saw us looking at her and asked if we would like to meet her, of course we said yes. Celeste another wonderful employee went and got her and set us up in a room and we fell inlove instantly!!! Celeste, Lisa, David were truly gems they explained everything that they offer explain everything about the puppy even showed us for generations of her family, all vet records, and so much more!! Needless to say Nova is the new addition to our family we absolutely love her much and couldn't be happier!!! Thank you so much Petland and thank you again to the three wonderful individuals( Lisa, Celeste, David) that made our family whole with our new fur baby!!! ❤️ 🐶❤️🐾 Posted on Google Kevin Mabrey Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had visited shelter after shelter looking for a small dog to adopt. No luck. I visited Petland with no intention of purchasing. Youseff greeted me and at first, I was rather standoffish with him expecting a sales pitch, etc. He read me immediately and knew not to push it. He kept me interested and asked the right questions and told me the important aspects of adopting from Petland. Youseff is the diamond in the rough! He was very kind, understanding, patient, and all around a great person! If every retail location could have a young man like Youseff, they’d be dang LUCKY! Keep the great attitude, kid!!! You’re awesome at what you do!!! Cocoa and I thank you and commend you! Posted on Google Natalie Burlingham Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A massive thank you to Lisa and David! After a terrible experience at a nearby bird store, I arrived at Pet Land in low spirits but by the end of our visit I couldn't have been happier. My grandmother was looking to purchase a new bird and had a few questions about what she should be taking home. Lisa was extremely helpful in the process of helping her not only pick a bird that would be good for the companionship she was looking for but also took the time to help her pick toys, bedding, food, and anything else she needed. While Lisa was helping my grandmother, David was so kind in helping get me the information I needed to help her get her new friend set up. We had a fairly large purchase that would not fit in my car and David not only went out of his way to help me attempt to get everything loaded but when it didn't work he took the time to walk me through how to rebuild our new bird cage and then took everything apart and loaded it up. One thing that stood out to me was that as I was outside loading the car Lisa had noticed my grandmother looking a little tired and went out of her way to go get her a chair so she could rest while waiting. Happy to say the bird is doing well in its new home and we all could not be thankful enough for the kind service provided by Lisa and David! Posted on Google Jarryd Stump Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. When we stopped in a week ago we had just lost 2 of our guinea pigs we had gotten from 2 other petlands in a couple of months. Celeste came over and asked if we had an questions and when I told her what happened she went and got Lisa. Lisa started asking us a bunch of questions and come to find out we weren't told everything or were mislead when we got our other 2. They have a program that if you do will guarantee your guinea pigs for up to 6 months instead of the normal 7 days. I think the other 2 petlands were trying to make a quick sale. Lisa gave us so much info that we ended up buying 2 male guinea pigs. Lisa and Celeste were so helpful! Plus they work with a local small animal vet that will give you your pets first visit free if you buy from this petland! Go in and see Lisa and Celeste for all your pet needs! Thank you again! Posted on Google Collie b Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I drove an hour and a half for their last two bunnies and they reserved them for me. Lisa and Ellen were amazing and super helpful about getting me not only the bunnies, but the supplies for them as well. My family feels complete with these two lovely bunnies. ```