Petland Novi continues to use no discretion in choosing suppliers

Petland Novi claims to use only breeders with no indirect violations on their “last” inspection report, however, Hillard’s Kennel from Coffeyville KS shipped puppies just eight months after being cited for four indirect violations. These indirect violations include lack of veterinary care, housing, cleaning, and sanitation. The veterinary violation was for a Shih-tzu’s with a very crusted and watery eye. “The area around the eyelid appears to be swollen. The licensee has no medial records to show dates the dog was examined.”

In addition, Johanna Abernathy & Terri Schnieders’ Quapaw OK kennel also received a wide range of violations related to housing, exercise program, feeding, watering and cleaning.  The inspector found loose, sharp metal objects, rodent droppings in food storage, waste around the dogs, no exercise program signed by a vet, chewed unsantizable food and water dishes, flies throughout the facility. 

ABERNATHY, JOHANNA & SCHNIEDERS, TERRI

USDA Licence # 73A2671

USDA inspection notes (from June 26, 2013 unless otherwise noted)

• The self-feeder has a hole in the bottom with sharp jagged edges.
• The food receptacle must be clean and smooth so it can be easily cleaned and sanitized.
• The food receptacle must be clean and smooth so it can be easily cleaned and sanitized.
• The water receptacles with chewed or roughened edges.
• The water receptacles with roughened edges.
• Flies in the enclosures, must maintain some plan to remove or control flies and other vermin.
• The water receptacle must be clean and smooth so it can be easily cleaned and sanitized.
• The food receptacle must be clean and smooth so it can be easily cleaned and sanitized.
• Shovel full of waste form the enclosures.
• Inside of the food storage van. Insects and rodent droppings were in the van.
• The shelter building int he exercise yard has sharp and jagged edges the [sic] could injury the dogs.
• Inside of the food storage van. Insects and rodent droppings were in the van.
• Inside of the food storage van. Insects and rodent droppings were in the van.
• The accumulation of waste around the clean out. Flies were present in the area.
• Wheel barrel full of waste from the enclosures, should be move [sic] from the area.
• The shelter building int he exercise yard has sharp and jagged edges the [sic] could injury the dogs.
• Kennel buildings.
• Kennel buildings.

Petland Novi frequently asked questions that can be answered in two words

Puppy Mill Awareness of SE Michigan receives all kinds of questions about Petland Novi from employees, shoppers, local residents, city council… So many people find it hard to believe that a store in a popular local mall would be doing something unethical. We all know when profits are involved coupled with the belief having any type of business is good for the economy can be a bad thing for animals. 

Q: How many complaints have been filed regarding sick dogs sold?

A: Too many.

Q: How many times has Oakland County Animal Control or the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development checked on sick animals?

A: Not enough.

Q: Does the veterinary who issues 30-day Health Certificates also offer 3 free exams to attract new customers? Is that a conflict of interest?

A: Appears so.

Q: Are there disclosure or Pet Lemon laws in Michigan?

A: Not yet.

Q: What happens if someone purchases a sick pet from Petland Novi?

A: No recourse.

Q: Does the owner of Petland Novi have access to USDA inspection reports for the kennels they source from?

A: Yes.

Q: Does the owner of Petland Novi source from breeders with prior  violations or enforcement actions?

A: Yes.

Q: Does Petland Novi work with breeders with over 200 dogs?

A: Yes

Q: How many puppies does Petland Novi sell each month?

A: 80-100

Q: What does City Council say on this matter?

A: Buyer Beware.

Q: If I purchased a sick pet who should I contact?

A: Jennifer Measel (248-702-6550)

Q: If I observed sick animals on display at the store, who should I contact?

A: Good luck!

Q: Why does Petland Novi delete my questions when I post on their Facebook page?

A: Good question.

Q: Where should I find a pet?

A: Local shelter.

Q: What will happen to the puppies if they do not sell?

A: Marked down.

If you would like to know more about Petland Novi’s breeders and business practices, please visit our blog. http://puppymillawarenessmichigan.blogspot.com/2015/03/top-ten-reasons-petland-is-michigans.html