87 jurisdictions throughout the world have banned puppy and kitten sales altogether, 35 in Florida alone, Why? Numerous national reports from distinguished groups such as the Humane Society of the US, ASPCA, Puppy Mill Project, Best Friends Animal Society and Companion Animal Protection Society show animals in retail stores are virtually all sourced from the despicable "puppy mill" industry.

Numerous malls across the country have taken a stand to not lease to puppy sales stores. The negative publicity the mall is experiencing because of Petland makes it clearly in Lakeland Square Mall's best interest to join the national movement in ending pet sales. 

• Pet Store Owner, Vet Charged with Forging Health Certificates http://on.wtsp.com/1Jsolao

CHANGE TO HUMANE

Instead of leasing to another questionable puppy store, consider working with local accredited shelters and rescues to host dog and cat adoption events and lease to a store that sells pet supplies. The mall and store will get plenty of free publicity very likely including local television news. 

Please weight the negative publicity of hosting a puppy store in the mall against the positive national publicity you will get for taking a stand to end animal suffering.