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Petland Naples Makes Donation to K-9 Unit

Petland Naples Makes Donation to K-9 Unit

On July 1, 2019, various police departments in our wonderful community received a lovely surprise in the form of delicious, well-balanced dog food for their K-9 units. The donation occurred at our Naples location, where police enforcement came to collect the treats for their hard-working K-9s! K-9 units are essential to our police officers, allowing […]

Best Father’s Day Gift for Dad

Best Father’s Day Gift for Dad

Father’s Day is right around the corner! It’s time to decide what special gift to give to your dad on the day that celebrates all of his quirky jokes and his lovable nature. If you aren’t sure what to give your dad this year, we highly suggest giving him the gift of a furry companion.  […]

Petland Webster Makes A Dog Food Donation

Petland Webster Makes A Dog Food Donation

On April 29, 2020, many pet owners experiencing financial hardships during the COVID-19 pandemic received a wonderful treat with our dog food donation drive! The donation took place at the Miami Lakes United Methodist Church, where pet owners were able to collect high-quality dog food in the parking lot. Our staff and volunteers took great […]

How To Care For Your Dog During A Pandemic

How To Care For Your Dog During A Pandemic

With social distancing and quarantine regulations in place, our wonderful dogs are likely confused (and excited) to see their favorite humans at home with them. Of course, as a puppy owner, you are also equally as thrilled to be able to spend time with your wonderful furry companions, even if it’s only temporary. You may […]

What is a Therapy Dog?

What is a Therapy Dog?

Many dogs serve as wonderful and faithful companions to humanity. More than often, they showcase their loyalty, respect, and affection without expecting anything in return. Some dogs, with their sweet personalities and obedient natures, are talented at providing exceptional support to others in need. Sometimes, these dogs become therapy dogs. Therapy dogs are trained pets […]

Petland Puppy Giveaway Winner Gets New Puppy

Petland Puppy Giveaway Winner Gets New Puppy

Puppies always help us feel loved and appreciated whenever we hold them close to our hearts. They’re especially great at lifting up our spirits, especially during such challenging times. It’s for this reason that we love seeing our pups finding their new loving families! We recently held a Puppy Giveaway to bring the gift of […]

How To Find Your Lost Dog

How To Find Your Lost Dog

Loyal, sweet-natured, and always willing to make you happy, your dog is a well-beloved member of your family! It’s the beautiful moments you share with your furry bestie that makes losing them painful. You may try to puppy-proof your home and teach your dog to follow basic commands, but there’s always a chance they can […]

Petland Makes A Puppy Donation

Petland Makes A Puppy Donation

We recently had the joy and honor of giving a wonderful family the gift of an adorable furry companion. At Petland Pembroke Pines, we donated one of our adorable puppies named Oscar to a family going through a few difficult hardships. Our store manager, Luis Marquez, was touched by the family’s story and wanted to […]

7 Things To Do With Your Puppy Indoors

7 Things To Do With Your Puppy Indoors

In current times, it’s hard to spend time with your puppy outside, especially with the social distancing guidelines in place. You and your puppy may be spending time indoors with nothing to do. Unfortunately, a bored puppy may lash out in inappropriate behavior as a way to get your attention. To prevent your puppy from […]

Morkie Poo: A Puppy You’ll Forever Love

Morkie Poo: A Puppy You’ll Forever Love

Although their name may sound like a cartoon character, Morkie Poos are an adorable, sweet-natured designer breed. They look similar in appearance to the ever-famous Morkie, but you’ll notice significant differences. Lively, intelligent, and downright loveable, Morkie Poos are the perfect mix of the Maltese, Poodle, and Yorkshire Terrier breeds.  These little pooches love being […]

2020 Suncoast Heart Walk

2020 Suncoast Heart Walk

We at Petland Webster walked to raise money for life-saving science at the 2020 Suncoast Heart Walk on Saturday, February 29, 2020. Our team walked side by side with countless families and friends to help them live longer and happier lives. Taking place at the JD Hamel Park in Sarasota, FL, the walk helped raise […]

5 Inspiring K-9s for K-9 Veterans Day

5 Inspiring K-9s for K-9 Veterans Day

National K-9 Veterans Day is on March 13, marking the U.S. Army’s K-9 Corps’ official birthday. Since 1942, more than 30,000 dogs have served in the U.S. military under the establishment of the K-9 Corps. Many brave, strong, and wonderful dogs continue to serve our military and law enforcement today. Using their acute senses, these […]

How to Stop Your Puppy From Begging

How to Stop Your Puppy From Begging

Do you spend every dinner with a button nose and little paws poking at your lap? If so, it’s a good idea to nip the behavior before it gets worse. Dog begging is a common behavior problem that most pet owners face. It isn’t cute or even healthy for your cuddly friend to be craving […]

How to Care for Your Puppy’s Teeth

How to Care for Your Puppy’s Teeth

Keeping your puppy spiffy goes beyond hair grooming, and includes dental care and health. Many puppy parents neglect their puppy’s teeth, leading to various oral diseases that can be extremely painful. Your puppy deserves healthy, clean teeth so that they can live a happy life by your side. Since February is National Pet Dental Health […]

How To Be A Responsible Pet Owner

How To Be A Responsible Pet Owner

February is Responsible Pet Owner Month, and it’s a great time to brush up on your pet ownership skills! Owning a pet isn’t just about having a furry companion by your side—it’s a lifetime of responsibilities. Once you bring a pet into your life, you are required to provide them with love, care, and attention […]

The Best Valentine’s Day Gift For Her

The Best Valentine’s Day Gift For Her

Chocolates, bouquets, jewelry—finding the best Valentine’s Day gift can be a repetitive experience that’ll leave you pouting in frustration. And if that special lady in your life isn’t the type that settles for anything, it’s a good idea to change things up this year. Once February 14 rolls around, you should wow your significant other […]

7 Best Christmas Gifts For Puppies

7 Best Christmas Gifts For Puppies

The holiday shopping season is currently underway! That means lots of bustling through malls and exploring different stores. While in search of the best gifts for your loved ones, don’t forget about the special puppy in your life.  Your furry friend may not know what Christmas is, but we’re positive they’ll love a yummy new […]

Petland Webster at SnowFest Christmas Festival

Petland Webster at SnowFest Christmas Festival

On December 7, 2019, our cuddly little pups had a taste of holiday cheer and fun at the SnowFest event, which took place at the Charles F. Dodge Center in Pembroke Pines, FL.  The festival had real snow, as well as visits from Santa, face painting, games, rides, music, delicious food, and other fun activities. […]

Petland at Children’s Holiday in the Pines

Petland at Children’s Holiday in the Pines

On December 5, 2019, our puppies made an appearance at the Children’s Holiday in the Pines Art Exhibition and Reception in Pembroke Pines, FL. At the event, which was held at the Charles F. Dodge City Center, all participants had the chance to indulge in a variety of fun, holiday-themed activities. From an art show […]

6 Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds

6 Kid-Friendly Dog Breeds

Dogs and kids can be a great mix—kids often need a loving, energetic playmate, and a cuddly canine certainly fulfills this role! Many dogs are also incredibly patient, gentle, and protective with children, making them ideal family pets. But while some dogs need a little training to warm up to kids, others thrive on constantly […]

Why Puppies Chase Their Tails

Why Puppies Chase Their Tails

Does your puppy spin around in circles while obsessing over its tail? You may find it cute and even laugh at seeing your pup’s strange behavior. While we’re sure it makes for a worthy post on social media, a puppy that constantly chases their tail may have a serious issue that hasn’t been detected yet.  […]

Petland Puppies Attend Boo-ville Event

Petland Puppies Attend Boo-ville Event

On Wednesday, October 31, 2019, we at Petland Webster celebrated Halloween with our friends at the City of Pembroke Pines in their annual Booville event! We brought our beautiful puppies to Booville for visitors of all ages to play, touch, and cuddle with them. With this year’s theme being “Little Ghouls and Goodies”, participants had […]

How To Throw A Puppy Halloween Party

How To Throw A Puppy Halloween Party

The spooky season is finally upon us, and we all want to celebrate with our cuddly puppy pals! The tricky part about most holidays is figuring out how to include your puppy in your festivities—and Halloween is no different. Taking your pup trick-or-treating, for example, can be filled with countless obstacles that take the fun […]

Petland Webster Walks for Autism Awareness

Petland Webster Walks for Autism Awareness

On Saturday, September 28, we at Petland Webster proudly walked in support of people with autism and their loved ones at this year’s Autism Speaks Walk! This year’s walk took place at the BB&T Center in Sunrise, FL. Many participants showed up to raise autism awareness to help those with autism lead fulfilling lives. With […]

WOW Center Patient Joins Petland for Internship

WOW Center Patient Joins Petland for Internship

We at Petland are happy to announce that Natalia, a patient from the WOW Center, recently completed an internship at our Petland Kendall store location.  While interning at our store, Natalia had the chance to learn how we run our store. She helped our staff with in-store activities, which included handling our cute puppies, stocking […]

A Guide to Brachycephalic Dogs

A Guide to Brachycephalic Dogs

Flat-faced or short-nosed dogs, like Pugs, French Bulldogs and Boston Terriers, have risen in popularity in the last couple of years. We can’t deny that these furry cuties are absolutely adorable—who can resist those cute little snouts? Unfortunately, it’s this distinctive feature that causes them to experience certain health problems. Because of their short nose […]

Petland Puppies Attend Veteran Outreach Day

Petland Puppies Attend Veteran Outreach Day

On September 13, 2019, we brought our beautiful puppies to the Veterans Outreach Day event at the Milander Center for Arts and Entertainment in Hialeah, FL. During the event, veterans had a chance to ask about local and financial resources available for them and find the right ones for their needs. It was such a […]

WOW Center Patient Interns For Petland Kendall

WOW Center Patient Interns For Petland Kendall

We are incredibly excited to share that Angel Rodriguez from the WOW Center had a chance to intern at our Kendall store location once again. During the internship, Angel was able to help our staff at Petland Kendall with numerous in-store tasks, such as organizing our items and caring for our puppies. He also learned […]

3 Ways To Greet Your Puppy

3 Ways To Greet Your Puppy

It’s exciting to come home to your new puppy. They’re so small and cute that all you might want to do is just pepper them with kisses. Your furry friend, however, may become overwhelmed by loud noises and exaggerated kisses. Remember that they’re still figuring out and exploring their new environment, and may become stressed […]

Petland Puppies Join Puppy Therapy at Center

Petland Puppies Join Puppy Therapy at Center

On August 29, 2019, our beautiful puppies joined the Holistic Recovery Center for an incredible afternoon of puppy therapy! The Holistic Recovery Center, located in North Miami, FL, helps out individuals recovering from addiction by giving them the resources and activities they need to overcome their struggles. Patients also receive care that’s catered specifically to […]

Petland Puppies Visit Refuge Student Ministry

Petland Puppies Visit Refuge Student Ministry

Our team at Petland and our lively puppies were recently invited to the Refuge Student Ministry’s Waffle Wednesday. We’re happy to say we had a delicious lunch and fun playtime session with everyone at the event. Our team members and pups were thrilled to be invited back at the ministry to meet and play with […]

6 Dog Breeds That Love to Bark

6 Dog Breeds That Love to Bark

If you’re interested in getting a new puppy, make sure your dream breed isn’t one that likes to bark a lot. It’s true that barking is a form of puppy communication, and it helps keep you alert with potential intruders. In a small neighborhood or apartment, however, excessive barking may cause your neighbors to resent […]

Petland Puppies Appear at The Local Church

Petland Puppies Appear at The Local Church

On August 20, 2019, we took our Petland puppies to the Back to School Launch event at The Local Church in Davie, FL. We met and made friends with so many friendly puppy-loving folks!  At the event, our knowledgeable pet counselors spoke to participants about puppies and how they can take care of them. Event […]

10 Things Your Cat Loves

10 Things Your Cat Loves

Cats are beautiful and smart animals that make wonderful furry companions, but they’re usually depicted as cold or mean in movies and TV. In truth, kitties show their love for activities much differently than their canine companions. They may purr, swing their tail around, or look lovingly at you.  As their kitty parent, it’s important […]

Petland Webster With Puppies to Adult Day Care

Petland Webster With Puppies to Adult Day Care

On Wednesday, August 14, 2019, we at Petland Webster brought our snuggly puppies to visit our friends at the Memorial Adult Day Care.  The center, which is located in Hallandale Beach, FL, was ecstatic with having our puppies play and cuddle with the wonderful patients. Spending time with puppies, especially through playtime, is an incredibly […]

10 Rare Puppy Breeds You Should Know About

10 Rare Puppy Breeds You Should Know About

You’ve heard of common and popular breeds like the Golden Retriever and the Rottweiler. But have you ever heard of the Komondor or the Thai Ridgeback? Out of the hundreds of recognized dog breeds, our list ranks some of the most beautiful and rarest dog breeds in the world. These cute and cuddly pooches aren’t […]

Petland Puppies Arrive at Allegro Senior Center

Petland Puppies Arrive at Allegro Senior Center

We at Petland Webster and our puppies made a recent visit to the Allegro Senior Center and made many new friends! We visited the center on Friday, August 2, 2019, and our puppies played, cuddled, and socialized with the wonderful patients there. Our snuggly puppies are always up for an afternoon of playtime fun, especially […]

WOW Center Patient Interns at Petland Webster

WOW Center Patient Interns at Petland Webster

We at Petland Webster are thrilled to share that Angel Rodriguez, a young patient from the WOW Center, had the opportunity to work with us at our store. The internship, which spanned three days, took place at our Kendall store location. Angel from the WOW Center helped our Petland Kendall staff run the store by […]

Petland Webster Celebrates Puppy’s Birthday

Petland Webster Celebrates Puppy’s Birthday

On Wednesday, July 31, 2019, we had the pleasure of celebrating the first birthday of our beautiful service dog, Jax. Our staff were thrilled to give Jax the best first birthday of his life, preparing a table with balloons, cupcakes, and other party treats. Jax, a Bernedoodle puppy, had lots of fun on his special […]

Petland Puppies at Refuge Student Ministry

Petland Puppies at Refuge Student Ministry

We at Petland and our beautiful puppies recently gave a visit to the Refuge Student Ministry in Pembroke Pines, FL. It was an evening of happy playtime fun for everyone! Our team and snuggly pups were super excited to meet and make new friends with the students at the ministry. We’re happy to say that […]

Petland Webster Joins Beach Clean Up Event

Petland Webster Joins Beach Clean Up Event

We at Petland Webster recently joined forces with our friends from the WOW Center to help make our beautiful Miami community a much cleaner place at our beach cleanup event.  Our beach cleanup took place on Tuesday, July 23 at Miami Beach, FL. We at Petland and the wonderful participants from the WOW Center made […]

5 Summer Hazards for Your Puppy

5 Summer Hazards for Your Puppy

Summer weather and outdoor adventures go hand-in-hand, especially with your four-legged best friend. But like the other seasons, the summer can present a number of dangers for your little puppy. Knowing more about the common summer obstacles your furry cutie may face helps prevent unwanted situations from occurring. This can be something as serious as […]