Petland Katy and Petland Stafford are local pet stores proudly serving Katy, TX, Stafford, TX, and surrounding communities. Our modern, state-of-the-art locations offer families a fun, hands-on experience for learning about pets and their care needs, including proper nutrition, health, and training.
Since 1967, we have built a strong reputation for helping thousands of families find the right pet for their home. We are committed to supporting you every step of the way and helping create a healthy, happy, and lasting relationship with your new pet.
Learn more about some of Petland Katy and Petland Stafford’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 Katy & Petland Stafford?
We are a responsible choice!
- Petland is a responsible choice to buy a puppy. Not only do we comply with all local, state, and federal regulations including the USDA’s Animal Welfare Act, but we also go above and beyond such requirements.
- 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 receive a wellness checkup by a licensed veterinarian prior to leaving the breeder.
- All puppies are checked by our vet within 48 hours of arrival. A signed health certificate is included with every puppy.
- Our puppies come with a Free Initial Health Exam from our vet – Katy & Stafford Area Veterinarian Medical Group.
- Trupanion 30 day Trial Membership Certificate Available – Same day as initial health exam with Katy & Stafford Area Veterinarian Medical Group. See Policy for restrictions and limitations)
- All puppies are current on Vaccinations and De-Wormings.
- 40-day warranty offered on Distemper, Hepatitis, Corona Virus, Canine Influenza and any other contagious diseases. (Value is up to the cost of the puppy)
- 5-day warranty offered on Parvo
- 3 Year Health Warranty on Congenital or Hereditary problems up to the price of the puppy – some exclusions and limitations apply. (Value is up to the cost of the puppy)
- All puppies come with AKC or AKC Canine Partners Registration paperwork unless otherwise disclosed.
- All puppies are from USDA licensed and inspected breeders with no direct violations.
- All puppies receive a bath and nail trim before going to their new home.
- Discounts on Spay or Neuter when Katy & Stafford Area Veterinary Medical Group is providing Routine Wellness Care. (Restrictions apply, consult KAVMG for details)
- All of our puppies are microchipped for lifetime identification.
- All of our puppies purchased come with a lifetime Amber-alert like recovery system.
Petland Katy 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 Katy & Petland Stafford giving back to our community.
- Petland Katy & Petland Stafford donates dog crates and various dog supplies to various organisations in our community.
- Petland Katy & Petland Stafford 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, 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
- Canine Shelter Population Study. Source, MSU College of Veterinary Medicine Research
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
- When “puppy mill rescue” blurs the line between saving and selling dogs. Source, Huffpost
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 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.
- Where does that rescue dog come from? Source, Inside Sources
- Perspective From the Field: Illegal Puppy Imports Uncovered at JFK Airport. Source, CDC
- Dog imported from Egypt by Kansas Shelter infected with Rabies. Source, KSHB News
- CDC Bans Imports. Source, CDC
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 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 to read the news release.
Manatee County, FL:
Click here 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 to see SB 1248
Click here to see the Governor’s public letter.
Ohio:
Click here to view SB 331.
Animal Rights Organizations
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
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