From Puppy Mills - List Of Pet Stores That Buy

Local investigations and reports have linked several regional stores to puppy mill pipelines:

The primary national pet store chain identified by animal welfare organizations as sourcing from puppy mills is Petland , which remains the largest retailer in the United States still selling dogs from commercial breeding facilities. list of pet stores that buy from puppy mills

While some major chains like and Petco do not sell puppies (opting instead for adoption events with local rescues), other platforms serve as major "pipelines" for mill-bred animals: Puppy mills - Humane World for Animals list of pet stores that buy from puppy mills

Various stores have faced scrutiny for selling sick puppies from Midwestern brokers. list of pet stores that buy from puppy mills

Petland is the only national chain continuing to sell puppies from these sources, with approximately 20-25% of breeders in the "Horrible Hundred" report having sold to Petland or its affiliates.

Multiple stores, including Petland (specifically the Novi location) and others like Dream Puppys in Dothan, have been cited for sourcing from the same high-volume transport routes.