The PetCenter in the Shoppes at Old Bridge is locally owned and operated. It is a full-line PetCenter that offers pet supplies, small animals, birds, fish, reptiles and puppies.
PetCenter is a retail pet industry leader in animal care and has advanced by developing state-of-the-art standards for its retail pet stores. We are for the continuation of higher standards within our industry and do not condone “puppy mills” in any way, shape, or form. As a matter of fact, we are for higher standards in animal care and we want to shut down puppy mills.
Why choose PetCenter Old Bridge?
We are a responsible choice!
- PetCenter is among the safest place to buy a puppy. We comply with all local, state, and federal regulations such as Animal Welfare Act and not only adhere to all USDA standards, but go above and beyond such government requirements.
- We’re also the best in the business when it comes to providing a great, healthy environment for our pets before they go home. PetCenter uses spacious kennels maintained according to standards set by licensed professional veterinarians.
- 2 veterinarians perform separate exams on every puppy before it arrives at our store. A veterinarian examines every puppy during the stay at our store, and before it goes to its forever home. In addition, the potential customer can see the puppy’s health records before every purchase.
- All puppies are current on vaccinations & de-worming.
- A 3-year hereditary & congenital warranty is included.
- A 14-day viral warranty is included.
- All puppies purchased get a free vet exam at a local veterinarian via a $65 PetCenter Gift card..
- All puppies purchased get one free month of pet health insurance offered by AKC. Thereafter, the customer can renew and keep pet health insurance ongoing.
- All puppies are microchipped.
- All puppies purchased come with a lifetime Amber alert recovery system.
- All puppies purchased receive training kennel and training supplies.
- We provide puppy vitamins, treats, & supplements for all puppies purchased.
- AKC or AKC Canine Program registration is included for all puppy purchases
- And more…
PetCenter Old Bridge 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 PetCenter Old Bridge giving back to our community.
- Adopt-A-Pet Program
- Help local shelter and rescues find homes for pets
- Fundraiser events to aid local animal shelter
- Food donation program
- Pets for a Lifetime!
- We find new homes for our pets whose owners can no longer take care of them
- Service K9 Support
- Pets in the Classroom Program
- Pet Therapy (Hospitals, Senior homes)
- Children’s Charities (St. Jude & Make-A-Wish)
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
However, none of these claims are true based on statistics and other facts.
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. Source, Fox News
- 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
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
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.
The Humane Society of The United States.
Here are 10 facts you probably did not know about The Humane Society of The United States.
Here are other resources to help educate you on the topics above and more.
Humane Watch: www.humanewatch.org
National Animal Interest Alliance: www.naiaonline.org
The Cavalry Group: www.thecavalarygroup.com
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