Dm of Mulberry FL (12/10/07)

We purchased a maltese puppy for $1600.00. The papers we received showed a 6 generation bloodline. But come to find out our little guy had only 3 toes (that the doctor missed) and was not show worthy. Now we loved the little guy and therefore did not return him to be destroyed, which was Petlands only response to our situation. Now this was the second strike as the lab we paid $500 for from the same Petland testicles never would drop and he could not be bred. His lineage was also AKC registered. It is my belief that Petland sells dogs that are turned down from other dealers and/or breeders and they buy them at a discount and sell them as though nothing is wrong with them. They know that once the animal is in your home it is hard to give them back, and they let you know that if you give the animal back it is to be destroyed.

Our maltese constantly tries to knaw off his foot, he must be watched and should be medicated for the rest of his life. The lab had to have surgery which cost $450.00. Neither animal will be worth what the papers lead you to believe. They can not be bred.