February Newsletter 2025

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Happy St. Patrick's Day!

At Puppies ‘N Love and Animal Kingdom, we believe that there is no greater treasure than the love of a dog. We hope that you had a wonderful Valentine’s Day, and we wish you a lovely St. Patrick’s Day!

St. Paddy's Day Fact!

Did you know? Ireland may be small (less than a third of the size of Arizona, in fact!) but it is the birthplace of nine different dog breeds recognized by the AKC! One of these breeds is the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. These loyal, silky-haired dogs had humble origins on the farms of the Emerald Isle.

Bring home a little piece of Ireland with you today!

In the Community

We had a great time teaming up with Get It Movement for a Puppies and Pilates class as a preview for their new Gilbert location! We can’t wait for their official opening in March – be sure to check them out if you’re in the area.

Earlier this month, we paid a visit to Phoenix Mountain Post-Acute with a few puppies for a football-themed puppy party to celebrate the big game! Thank you for giving us the opportunity to give back to our community and spread the unique joy that is a puppy’s affection.

Kids + Dogs = True Ruff!

We celebrated puppy love in February by creating a series of blog posts all about the special bond between children and puppies. If your family has both children and dogs, these blogs could prove extremely helpful to help build a friendship that lasts a lifetime!

Ten Amazing Dog Breeds for Kids


How to Prepare for a Puppy with Kids: Safety, Responsibility, and Respect


Handfeeding your Puppy with Your Child: The Whys and Hows



7 Games Your Child Can Play with Your Puppy – and 1 Game They Shouldn’t!

 

Get on the same page with your pup!

We are thrilled to extend this exclusive offer for owners of puppies 6 months or younger from Animal Kingdom or Puppies ‘N Love.


AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy classes are all about getting your puppy off to the best possible start. These classes are by a certified AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Instructor and will provide a solid foundation for communication between you and your puppy! It's also the first step toward a Canine Good Citizen certificate!

Puppy Classes for only $199


at Puppies 'N Love

Paradise Valley Festival


New Session starting Saturday Mornings 9:30-10:30AM!



Raising a puppy can be one of the most rewarding experiences in the world - but also one of the most challenging! Training is an essential part of owning a dog, especially a young puppy. Not only does training teach basic boundaries, but it gives your puppy structure, builds their confidence, and helps to form a bond of trust between the two of you!



Interested in taking advantage of this offer? Reply to this email, or give us a call at (602) 966-7599 to RSVP! Spots are extremely limited, so act fast!

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Join our online community to be the first to learn about all our upcoming events including PUPPY PARTIES, training, educational opportunities, and more cool dog stuff!

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Don’t forget! Puppy snuggles are never far away!

Visit us every Friday between 6:30-7:30 at our Paradise Valley Festival location for an hour of cuddly fun.

Custom Pet ID's

Customize these MyFamily Dog Tags in seconds at all of our Locations!


We offer a variety of unique, eye-catching tags that can be customized on the spot for your pet.


Identification is an important aspect of your pets safety!

Did you know?

One of the most famous myths about dogs is that they are colorblind. While it is true that our canine friends do perceive color differently than humans do, they can see certain hues. In fact, a recent study supports that dogs might even have a favorite color – yellow! Click here to learn more about this study and why this preference may have evolved.

Now on our website!


Our mission does not end when a puppy goes home. We aim to be a resource for all pet parents.


This page full of frequently asked questions and tips for raising your puppy responsibly.


See what you can learn!

Spring 2024 Breeder Trip

We are proud to work with breeders that are committed to animal welfare, and twice per year we even visit a number of these breeders! Meet one of the breeders from our latest trip - Kelley Luttrell!


Some words from Kelley:


"In addition to owning and operating my breeding facility, I have owned and operated my own grooming business and boarding facility. My breeding dogs and the puppies I raise are my heart and soul. It’s very rewarding to raise happy, healthy and very well socialized fur babies to bring many years of love and joy to other peoples’ lives.”


We assume a lifetime responsibility for every puppy we send home. Our Homes for Life program is the result of this commitment and our dedication to preventing pet homelessness.

We understand that for unfortunate and unforeseen reasons sometimes customers who purchase our puppies can no longer care for them. For this reason, our customers agree to relinquish the dog to us, not a shelter.

We do this to ensure that we can find them a new, loving home but first provide them with the rehabilitation and care that they may need in addition to a neuter/spay as part of our commitment to responsible pet ownership.

Please help us find these babies

homes by sharing their photos/info!

Reply to this email or call 602-255-0166 ext. 127

These two ladies have become best pals since being here, and they would be happy to go to a new home together or separately. They’re both truly wonderful dogs in their own right and whoever takes them home will be very lucky to have them!

Merlin

Male Yochon

Birthday: 9/5/2023

Adoption fee: $499.99

Breeder: Joel and Lizzie Martin

USDA: 43-A-6159


Merlin promises to make your life magical! He is a sweet little dog and is quite friendly with everyone, including cats! While some additional training would not go amiss, he is a really great little dog and he would be happy to accompany you out and about or to curl up with you at home.

Loki

Male Schnauzer

Birthday: 4/2/2024

Adoption fee: $499.99

Breeder: Sharrie Ogle

USDA: 43-A-6527


Don’t let the name fool you – Loki is no trickster, but quite a lovely little dog. He sweet and shy and love to be held for snuggles. While he came from a home with children, he would probably do best in a quiet home. Once he comes out of his shell, he is extremely affectionate and devoted to his people.

Tonto

Male German Shepherd

Birthday: 9/5/2024

Adoption fee: $499.99

Breeder: Stephen Schwartz

USDA: 32-A-1111


Tonto may have gotten off to a “ruff” start, but with a little guidance he has started to blossom into a wonderful young dog. He is currently receiving professional training, and he will go home with a $300 training certificate to help him continue his new knowledge in his new home. He’s quite the smart cookie, and would love to go to an active home with no small children.

Reply to this email or call 602-255-0166 ext. 127


Follow us on Instagram & Facebook to be the first to learn about new Homes for Life dogs, and for heartwarming updates as these second-chance dogs find their forever homes!

Who We Are
If you're new around here, please watch our newest introduction video that illustrates our mission, values, how we care for our puppies and our quality breeders:
To ensure that all of our puppies find homes in a timely manner, we reduce their price as they age.

By no means are we lowering the cost of these puppies because they are in any way less valuable, but it’s our mission to find each of our puppies a permanent, loving home as quickly as possible.

If you’ve ever wanted to find a dog that will stick with you through thick and thin, a Whippet might be for you! Whippets (and their smaller, more delicate counterparts Italian Greyhounds) are well-known for being “Velco dogs”. This little guy is still looking for his perfect person to stick to! Stop by our location at Tucson Mall or give us a call at (520) 408-1750 and meet him today!

Click here to see more special puppies at special prices!
Puppy Enrichment
One of the things that sets us apart is our dedication to puppy enrichment + dog training.

Here is what enrichment looks like to us...
Channeling the Labs' energy into confidence building exercise:
National Dog News
BUYERS BEWARE
ARIZONA RANKS HIGH ON BBB'S LIST OF PUPPY SCAMS COMMITTED IN 2022

In the last few years, online pet scams are on the rise and have caused grief for people seeking new pets, with little to no recourse for the victims.


According to the Better Business Bureau, Arizona is at the top of the list for puppy scams per 100k people.




California is the state with the most reported puppy scams, with 167 scams reported to the Better Business Bureau from January 1, 2022 to October 31, 2022. This makes up more than 10% of the total number of scams reported nationwide.


Read more about this study from the last year here.

SPOTTING A SCAM

If you are looking for a puppy, be careful & remain vigilant!


Here is how to spot a puppy scam online from AKC:



  • No phone calls. The seller prefers to handle communication by email and not the phone. A reputable breeder will always communicate with you via phone or video chat (if not in person) before selling you a puppy. Fraudulent sellers are oftentimes outside of the U.S. and may be hiding their phone number by only communicating by email.
  • Copycat or stock photos. Photos of the dog or ad text can be found on multiple websites. Search for the text or reverse image search the photos on Google to find out if they were copied.
  • Sketchy payment. The seller asks for wiring of money or payment by gift cards. Be aware that if you choose a non-secure method of payment, it is highly unlikely that you will get your money back. Avoid paying a stranger using apps such as Venmo, as it is harder to get your money back if you don’t get what you paid for.
  • Price is too good to be true. Research the prices for the breed you are considering. Purebred dogs sold at deeply discounted prices are typically frauds. If the seller says they register their dogs with a specific organization, you can call the organization to confirm.

Read more about spotting scams here.
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