PETLAND IN SHAWNESSY????

[Laura]

Well, I am totally in shock and disbelief!!! I visited the Petland in
Shawnessy tonight to inquire about a kitten to add to my family. We
played with them and along with another lady, talked about them with
one of the workers. Well, didn't we get thrown once we found out what
they were asking for pricewise. Now, you have to remember, these are
kittens that were rescued from some area of Calgary with the threat of
being killed and were just abandoned. They DO NOT come with much, only
vet checked and first shots, they don't even know for sure how old
they are and they wanted $288.00 for these kittens that they received
for nothing. WOW.....I won't ever go back there to shop. I ended up
going to PetCetera and I now have a beautiful kitten. For $135.00, I
have a 3 month old male kitten that has been neutered, got his shots,
been tattooed and microchipped. I can not believe that PETLAND can get
away with charging such outrageous prices for these animals, I guess
now we know why there are so many cats and dogs left there for so
long, they have to be put down. Words that came out of the salesladies
mouth at Petland!!!!!

Just my little soundoff, thanks for listening Calgary.

P.S. All animals that are adopted from PetCetera are registered with
the Calgary Humane Society too!!!!! Keep up the GREAT job PETCETERA.

[Jon Pike]

Post by Laura
Well, I am totally in shock and disbelief!!! I visited the Petland in
Shawnessy tonight to inquire about a kitten to add to my family. We
played with them and along with another lady, talked about them with
one of the workers. Well, didn't we get thrown once we found out what
they were asking for pricewise. Now, you have to remember, these are
kittens that were rescued from some area of Calgary with the threat of
being killed and were just abandoned. They DO NOT come with much, only
vet checked and first shots, they don't even know for sure how old
they are and they wanted $288.00 for these kittens that they received
for nothing. WOW.....I won't ever go back there to shop. I ended up
going to PetCetera and I now have a beautiful kitten. For $135.00, I
have a 3 month old male kitten that has been neutered, got his shots,
been tattooed and microchipped. I can not believe that PETLAND can get
away with charging such outrageous prices for these animals, I guess
now we know why there are so many cats and dogs left there for so
long, they have to be put down. Words that came out of the salesladies
mouth at Petland!!!!!
Just my little soundoff, thanks for listening Calgary.
P.S. All animals that are adopted from PetCetera are registered with
the Calgary Humane Society too!!!!! Keep up the GREAT job PETCETERA.

you wouldn't happen to work for petcetera, would you? :)

[Tom2Tec]

Cats Available for Adoption
City Of Calgary Website
http://tinyurl.com/64zdf
http://tinyurl.com/5b3qb

Calgary Humane Society

Cost to Adopt: Cats $135

Includes:
First vaccine
first deworming treatment
health exam at the Shelter
complimentary health exam certificate at a participating veterinary
clinic
microchip
collar
registration on PetLynx a national pet identification and recovery
service
information on how to care for your adopted cat
spay/neuter surgery and tattoo
optional complimentary pet insurance for 6-8weeks after adoption
help with questions on the adopted animal through our behaviour helpline.
Actual Value Received = $450
http://www.calgaryhumane.ca/
(Hint: search shows pictures of available pets)

2tec ~ points to pussies

[m]

Post by Tom2Tec
Cats Available for Adoption
City Of Calgary Website
http://tinyurl.com/64zdf
http://tinyurl.com/5b3qb
Calgary Humane Society
Cost to Adopt: Cats $135
First vaccine
first deworming treatment
health exam at the Shelter
complimentary health exam certificate at a participating veterinary
clinic
microchip
collar
registration on PetLynx a national pet identification and recovery
service
information on how to care for your adopted cat
spay/neuter surgery and tattoo
optional complimentary pet insurance for 6-8weeks after adoption
help with questions on the adopted animal through our behaviour helpline.
Actual Value Received = $450
http://www.calgaryhumane.ca/
(Hint: search shows pictures of available pets)
2tec ~ points to pussies

GaryRock? Where?

[Tom2Tec]

Post by m
GaryRock? Where?

Having a hard time letting go?

[veranda]

Post by Tom2Tec
Cats Available for Adoption
City Of Calgary Website
http://tinyurl.com/64zdf
http://tinyurl.com/5b3qb
Calgary Humane Society
Cost to Adopt: Cats $135
First vaccine ....

Yep , Tom is tops again on info !

[Father Guido]

On 20 Aug 2004 22:44:46 -0700, ***@gmail.com (Laura) wrote:

ƒWell, I am totally in shock and disbelief!!! I visited the Petland in
ƒShawnessy tonight to inquire about a kitten to add to my family. We
ƒplayed with them and along with another lady, talked about them with
ƒone of the workers. Well, didn't we get thrown once we found out what
ƒthey were asking for pricewise. Now, you have to remember, these are
ƒkittens that were rescued from some area of Calgary with the threat
of
ƒbeing killed and were just abandoned. They DO NOT come with much,
only
ƒvet checked and first shots, they don't even know for sure how old
ƒthey are and they wanted $288.00 for these kittens that they received
ƒfor nothing. WOW.....I won't ever go back there to shop. I ended up
ƒgoing to PetCetera and I now have a beautiful kitten. For $135.00, I
ƒhave a 3 month old male kitten that has been neutered, got his shots,
ƒbeen tattooed and microchipped. I can not believe that PETLAND can
get
ƒaway with charging such outrageous prices for these animals, I guess
ƒnow we know why there are so many cats and dogs left there for so
ƒlong, they have to be put down. Words that came out of the
salesladies
ƒmouth at Petland!!!!!
ƒ
ƒJust my little soundoff, thanks for listening Calgary.
ƒ
ƒP.S. All animals that are adopted from PetCetera are registered with
ƒthe Calgary Humane Society too!!!!! Keep up the GREAT job PETCETERA.

Petsmart also adopts out Humane Society cats for the same price, or on
Saturdays you can adopt cats from the 'Feline Rescue Federation of
Alberta' (FRFA) at Petsmart. Also the Greyhound rescue group are there
on Saturdays too with several ex-racers for adoption.

[Jon]

Also:

http://www.meowfoundation.com/

Apparently their cats live with foster families before they are adopted.

fWell, I am totally in shock and disbelief!!! I visited the Petland in
fShawnessy tonight to inquire about a kitten to add to my family. We
fplayed with them and along with another lady, talked about them with
fone of the workers. Well, didn't we get thrown once we found out what
fthey were asking for pricewise. Now, you have to remember, these are
fkittens that were rescued from some area of Calgary with the threat
of
fbeing killed and were just abandoned. They DO NOT come with much,
only
fvet checked and first shots, they don't even know for sure how old
fthey are and they wanted $288.00 for these kittens that they received
ffor nothing. WOW.....I won't ever go back there to shop. I ended up
fgoing to PetCetera and I now have a beautiful kitten. For $135.00, I
fhave a 3 month old male kitten that has been neutered, got his shots,
fbeen tattooed and microchipped. I can not believe that PETLAND can
get
faway with charging such outrageous prices for these animals, I guess
fnow we know why there are so many cats and dogs left there for so
flong, they have to be put down. Words that came out of the
salesladies
fmouth at Petland!!!!!
f
fJust my little soundoff, thanks for listening Calgary.
f
fP.S. All animals that are adopted from PetCetera are registered with
fthe Calgary Humane Society too!!!!! Keep up the GREAT job PETCETERA.
Petsmart also adopts out Humane Society cats for the same price, or on
Saturdays you can adopt cats from the 'Feline Rescue Federation of
Alberta' (FRFA) at Petsmart. Also the Greyhound rescue group are there
on Saturdays too with several ex-racers for adoption.

[h1dd3n_h4m$]

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With cats you only get what you paid for.

WITH SIX YOU GET EGGROLL!!!

Post by Laura
Well, I am totally in shock and disbelief!!! I visited the Petland in
Shawnessy tonight to inquire about a kitten to add to my family. We
played with them and along with another lady, talked about them with
one of the workers. Well, didn't we get thrown once we found out what
they were asking for pricewise. Now, you have to remember, these are
kittens that were rescued from some area of Calgary with the threat of
being killed and were just abandoned. They DO NOT come with much, only
vet checked and first shots, they don't even know for sure how old
they are and they wanted $288.00 for these kittens that they received
for nothing. WOW.....I won't ever go back there to shop. I ended up
going to PetCetera and I now have a beautiful kitten. For $135.00, I
have a 3 month old male kitten that has been neutered, got his shots,
been tattooed and microchipped. I can not believe that PETLAND can get
away with charging such outrageous prices for these animals, I guess
now we know why there are so many cats and dogs left there for so
long, they have to be put down. Words that came out of the salesladies
mouth at Petland!!!!!
Just my little soundoff, thanks for listening Calgary.
P.S. All animals that are adopted from PetCetera are registered with
the Calgary Humane Society too!!!!! Keep up the GREAT job PETCETERA.

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[Spiff]

On Sat, 21 Aug 2004 08:31:30 GMT,

Post by h1dd3n_h4m$

With cats you only get what you paid for.

WITH SIX YOU GET EGGROLL!!!

roflmao....

Spiff

["" <An Unexplodedscotsman>]

On Sat, 21 Aug 2004 08:31:30 GMT,

Post by h1dd3n_h4m$
WITH SIX YOU GET EGGROLL!!!

Oh sure, first Glenn, now you. Suddenly everybody's a comedian.
That was funny. Not funny enough to have a family of hillbillies
threaten you, but funny none the less. *g*

[Spiff]

Post by Laura
Well, I am totally in shock and disbelief!!! I visited the Petland in
Shawnessy tonight to inquire about a kitten to add to my family. We
played with them and along with another lady, talked about them with
one of the workers. Well, didn't we get thrown once we found out what

<snip>

Why would you buy from a place like this anyways? They are purely
motivated by profit...They dont really care how the animals are raised
etc..

Spiff

[albertagirl]

What I can't get over is that they sell "mut" dogs for $800 and people pay
this!!!!
You don't know anything about the dog; parent's temperment, if it came from
a puppy mill, and they don't offer any kind of guarantee.
We got a purebreed for $550, with papers, and we got to meet the parents....
also came with a 1 year health gurantee.

The problem with the humane society is that they rarely have any kittens....
and they are VERY fussy about where the animals go.

Anyway, I hope you enjoy your kitten, and I totally understand why you
wanted to voice the complaint.... it's crazy to pay that much!!

Post by Spiff

Post by Laura
Well, I am totally in shock and disbelief!!! I visited the Petland in
Shawnessy tonight to inquire about a kitten to add to my family. We
played with them and along with another lady, talked about them with
one of the workers. Well, didn't we get thrown once we found out what

<snip>
Why would you buy from a place like this anyways? They are purely
motivated by profit...They dont really care how the animals are raised
etc..
Spiff

[Spiff]

On Sun, 22 Aug 2004 05:19:40 GMT, "albertagirl"

Post by albertagirl
What I can't get over is that they sell "mut" dogs for $800 and people pay
this!!!!
You don't know anything about the dog; parent's temperment, if it came from
a puppy mill, and they don't offer any kind of guarantee.
We got a purebreed for $550, with papers, and we got to meet the parents....
also came with a 1 year health gurantee.
The problem with the humane society is that they rarely have any kittens....
and they are VERY fussy about where the animals go.
Anyway, I hope you enjoy your kitten, and I totally understand why you
wanted to voice the complaint.... it's crazy to pay that much!!

Albertagirl i was replying to the original poster..I wasnt the one who
bought a cat or whatever animal it was...
And ya i agree tho...I would never buy a dog (or cat) from those
guys...for the exact reasons you stated....puppy mills etc..

Spiff

[albertagirl]

When we were looking for a dog we looked at Petland first and they couldn't
tell us anything about where the dogs.... for $800 bucks I want to know the
history... so we found a nice breeder.
We have gotten a "rescue" cat from the same Petland.... (I fell in love the
second I saw her) and I think she was about $180.... which I thought was
cheap compared to the $400 cats/kittens that they also had there.
Our first cat was free from the paper.... so I guess it all comes down to
what you are willing to spend once you find the animal that you fall in love
with.
Now that I know about the Meow foundation, any future cats we get will be
from there.... wonderful and dedicated volunteers.... you gotta get their
beds for your animals.... they are soooo comfy!! Both our cats and dog use
them.
http://www.meowfoundation.com/helpus/catbeds.html#contact

Post by Spiff
On Sun, 22 Aug 2004 05:19:40 GMT, "albertagirl"

Post by albertagirl
What I can't get over is that they sell "mut" dogs for $800 and people pay
this!!!!
You don't know anything about the dog; parent's temperment, if it came from
a puppy mill, and they don't offer any kind of guarantee.
We got a purebreed for $550, with papers, and we got to meet the parents....
also came with a 1 year health gurantee.
The problem with the humane society is that they rarely have any kittens....
and they are VERY fussy about where the animals go.
Anyway, I hope you enjoy your kitten, and I totally understand why you
wanted to voice the complaint.... it's crazy to pay that much!!

Albertagirl i was replying to the original poster..I wasnt the one who
bought a cat or whatever animal it was...
And ya i agree tho...I would never buy a dog (or cat) from those
guys...for the exact reasons you stated....puppy mills etc..
Spiff

[Bill Smith]

Petland doesn't have a lot of good employees.
I guess they don't want to pay.

Post by Laura
Well, I am totally in shock and disbelief!!! I visited the Petland in
Shawnessy tonight to inquire about a kitten to add to my family. We
played with them and along with another lady, talked about them with
one of the workers. Well, didn't we get thrown once we found out what
they were asking for pricewise. Now, you have to remember, these are
kittens that were rescued from some area of Calgary with the threat of
being killed and were just abandoned. They DO NOT come with much, only
vet checked and first shots, they don't even know for sure how old
they are and they wanted $288.00 for these kittens that they received
for nothing. WOW.....I won't ever go back there to shop. I ended up
going to PetCetera and I now have a beautiful kitten. For $135.00, I
have a 3 month old male kitten that has been neutered, got his shots,
been tattooed and microchipped. I can not believe that PETLAND can get
away with charging such outrageous prices for these animals, I guess
now we know why there are so many cats and dogs left there for so
long, they have to be put down. Words that came out of the salesladies
mouth at Petland!!!!!
Just my little soundoff, thanks for listening Calgary.
P.S. All animals that are adopted from PetCetera are registered with
the Calgary Humane Society too!!!!! Keep up the GREAT job PETCETERA.

[Christine O]

Post by Bill Smith
Petland doesn't have a lot of good employees.
I guess they don't want to pay.

It's true. I have had a few friends in the past that worked for
Petland and it's not exactly roses. I go once a month or so for bird
stuff and they never seem to have the same staff :\

Best,
Christine

[Colin B.]

Laura <***@gmail.com> wrote:

(snip description of typical petland behaviour)

Pet stores that sell cats and dogs are pet stores that I stay away from,
with the exception of the ones that deal with the SPCA/Humane society.
I was in Petland once and asked about a dog they had there. It was
(supposedly) a purebred Australian Cattle dog and was selling for $1400
or so, but as soon as you asked about papers they said it was unregisterable.
In other words, it's from a puppy mill.

In fact, do a search for "petland puppy mill" on google, and prepare for a
LOT of reading.

Post by Laura
P.S. All animals that are adopted from PetCetera are registered with
the Calgary Humane Society too!!!!! Keep up the GREAT job PETCETERA.

Yes indeed. Petcetera and PetSmart DO NOT SELL ANIMALS! They act as an
'adoption branch office' of the humane society, providing more room aned
exposure for animals that are otherwise destined to be destroyed. Their
cost ($135, I believe) is exactly the same as you'll pay when you go to
the Humane society, and it covers shots, neutering, and a clean bill of
health.

Do not support Petland, or any other store that sells unregistered animals.

Colin

[albertagirl]

I'd also wonder what the dog is that you get from Petland... our neighbours
got a "bichon shihtzu" from petland.... but it turned out looking more like
a poodle crossed with something. Still a nice dog, but they wanted a small
dog, and got a medium/large sized one.

Post by Colin B.
(snip description of typical petland behaviour)
Pet stores that sell cats and dogs are pet stores that I stay away from,
with the exception of the ones that deal with the SPCA/Humane society.
I was in Petland once and asked about a dog they had there. It was
(supposedly) a purebred Australian Cattle dog and was selling for $1400
or so, but as soon as you asked about papers they said it was
unregisterable.
In other words, it's from a puppy mill.
In fact, do a search for "petland puppy mill" on google, and prepare for a
LOT of reading.

Post by Laura
P.S. All animals that are adopted from PetCetera are registered with
the Calgary Humane Society too!!!!! Keep up the GREAT job PETCETERA.

Yes indeed. Petcetera and PetSmart DO NOT SELL ANIMALS! They act as an
'adoption branch office' of the humane society, providing more room aned
exposure for animals that are otherwise destined to be destroyed. Their
cost ($135, I believe) is exactly the same as you'll pay when you go to
the Humane society, and it covers shots, neutering, and a clean bill of
health.
Do not support Petland, or any other store that sells unregistered animals.
Colin

[Dawne]

Probably the best place to look for kittens is the Calgary Bargain Finder.
There are always kittens being advertised, some even for free.

Pet shops are notorious for selling just about any animal for a whole lot
more than a kennel, private owner or breeder. For example, a standard gray
male chinchilla goes for anywhere from $40/$65 from a breeder or pet owner.
But a pet shop would sell the same animal for twice that, and claim not to
know any of the stats.

Personally I don't believe or understand why the pet shop wouldn't know the
specifics on the animals they sell. If they claim to get animals from
breeders around town, and I have heard them make this claim, the breeders
would want to make sure they had that information.

But pet shops don't want to tell the customers anything about or to do with
the breeders or owners that sold or gave up the animal to them. It might
encourage the customer to go to that breeder the next time they want to get
another animal.

http://www.buysell.com is a good place to look online for pets and supplies.

Dawne

[Kory Reykdal]

I completely agree. Petland sold me a puppy 9 years ago. She is a
Shephard/Malinois cross. I asked them what a Malinois was and they said its
a smaller dog, so she will end up being no higher than knee height. WELL,
after a few months, she was getting huge, so I looked up Malinois dogs -
turns out they are larger than Shephards by at least 4 inches. They are the
breed the RCMP use.
Needless to say, I had a very large dog due to misinformation from a pet
shop. Never again will I buy from one!!
When I was younger, we got 2 cats from the bargain finder. They were
already trained, had all their shots AND were free. Go that way!

Post by Dawne
Probably the best place to look for kittens is the Calgary Bargain Finder.
There are always kittens being advertised, some even for free.
Pet shops are notorious for selling just about any animal for a whole lot
more than a kennel, private owner or breeder. For example, a standard gray
male chinchilla goes for anywhere from $40/$65 from a breeder or pet owner.
But a pet shop would sell the same animal for twice that, and claim not to
know any of the stats.
Personally I don't believe or understand why the pet shop wouldn't know the
specifics on the animals they sell. If they claim to get animals from
breeders around town, and I have heard them make this claim, the breeders
would want to make sure they had that information.
But pet shops don't want to tell the customers anything about or to do with
the breeders or owners that sold or gave up the animal to them. It might
encourage the customer to go to that breeder the next time they want to get
another animal.
http://www.buysell.com is a good place to look online for pets and supplies.
Dawne

[MisNomer]

Cats are always house trained, they just need to know where the dirt is.

Buyer beware! Do your homework before purchasing. Find a reputable breeder,
some insist on a thorough background check and an intense interview process!

Which rminds me that I saw the cutest puppie - part jack russel, cute cute cute!
at a pet store just the other day.

take care
Liz

Post by Kory Reykdal
I completely agree. Petland sold me a puppy 9 years ago. She is a
Shephard/Malinois cross. I asked them what a Malinois was and they said its
a smaller dog, so she will end up being no higher than knee height. WELL,
after a few months, she was getting huge, so I looked up Malinois dogs -
turns out they are larger than Shephards by at least 4 inches. They are the
breed the RCMP use.
Needless to say, I had a very large dog due to misinformation from a pet
shop. Never again will I buy from one!!
When I was younger, we got 2 cats from the bargain finder. They were
already trained, had all their shots AND were free. Go that way!