The Puppy Patch

I wonder why they closed down? I know they were being investigated for sick dogs being sold to people. The reason they are sick is that they are getting their dogs form puppy mills in Iowa and Canada. I spoke with Colette from Paradise Kennels in Canada and she said that she never sold puppies to them she was not telling the truth and when challenged she admitted that she had. She is not a breeder. They are getting puppies from dogs that are mass producing for the puppy market. Locked in cages all their life never touching the ground let alone grass. Starving, no human contact, and producing like a machine, litter after litter of puppies for your pleasure. Don't buy from their sister store, PUPPIES GALORE IN CHARLSTON, MA. The staff is nice and the puppies are adorable. But you are supporting a horrible thing by purchasing from them. Look on the Humane society's web site at all the horror stories from puppy mills. These poor dogs. Don't buy from the internet either. Would you support a drug ring? Would you condone murder? Would you support abuse and torture of Pugs, Shitzu's, Havanese, Labradors, ect... If you are participating in the purchase of puppies from pet stores and kennels like this one that it is the same thing. The puppy mills kill the dogs that cannot bread anymore. They leave them to die in a plastic covered box to die. Do some research and pledge not to buy a dog that comes from a mill. No matter how they try and dress it up, they are trying to use your love of animals to fall in love with their product. THAT IS ALL THEY ARE TO THEM.... is a product, a money making machine. It has to stop. In the Amish country in PA, a Amish puppy miller just shot 80 dogs, most of them puppies, because he was going to be inspected for his filthy and diseased establishment. Most of the dogs just had fleas or bites from fleas. He didn't want to more

I have worked with dogs all my life, and these people really know what they are doing! My friend ended up getting a yorkie puppy who is just adorable! He just had his first vet visit and they said he is very healthy. more

This kennel store is the nicest, cleanest place I have ever been to. I have been here about 20 times in the past 6 years, and my experience has always been excellent! My sister bought a puppy here (a boxer dog) and he is the smartest, healthiest dog! I am definately going to go here when I'm ready to get my puppy next year. Pros: super clean, open every day Cons: none! more

I recently bought my second dog from the puppy patch. These people really care about their dogs! You get a garantee on their health for a year. They really stand behind their dogs. I will go here for my next puppy for sure! Pros: very informative staff, clean kennel Cons: they don't open until 10am more

I had a wonderful experience there 6 months ago when I purchased my puppy. I would certainly have recommended them to anyone looking to purchase a puppy. more

THIS PLACE IS SUPER CLEAN, PUPPIES ARE HEALTHY AND THE STAFF WAS INCREDIBLE! I BOUGHT MY PUPPY HERE 6 MONTHS AGO, AND HE IS THE BEST! I WOULD TELL ANYONE WHO WANTS A PUPPY TO GO TO THIS PLACE! Pros: CLEAN, SUPER KNOWLEDGABLE STAFF Cons: NOT ENOUGH PARKING more

the Puppy Patch has closed down. the owners have moved. they are now in charlston..they have another pet store callled puppies gelore..they are selling all the pups there now more

Do not get your pup from the puppy patch. Recently purchased a puppy whom came with Girdia, heart murmur and the doggy flu. It has been very difficult with a sick puppy and though when purchasing the puppy the puppy patch in hopkington was very pleasant they have not been as pleasant at this point. not returning phone calls and accusing me of giving the dog these illnesses. Though tufts and the natick animal clinic both agree that it came from there and many dogs have come from there like this. The lesson learned... always go through a breeder and not through a puppy mill!! For more information you can also read an article that I wish I had seen before going there by Andrew J. Manuse from the Metro West Daily. Cons: almost fell on ice in parking lot, animals come sick... is it worth it? more

BAD very BAD they may look clean when you go in there but the puppies are very ill and have many defects you can not see right away Pros: large pup area Cons: sick pups more

I bought my dog from Puppy Patch, and they were wonderful! The dogs were in good condition and the pens were in clean condtion, when i asked they said they have routine checks for messes. The puppies did not have any sores, nor did they appear to have any signs of mistreatment. I had asked them about the daily feeding schedules and they could recount exact times and types of food brands. These people know what they are doing, and they clearly demostrate that they want only what is best for the dogs. I've had my American Cocker Spaniel for 6 years now and he has never shown any ill effects from coming from this establishment. Pros: Service, Dog knowledge Cons: Parking more

I work with dogs and I see so many puppies that come out of the Puppy Patch. Many of them are very sick. I have seen puppies just picked up from there uninateblood and be on the verge of death. They do not care about the health of their animals at all. Please do not give this place any of your money. Find a reputable breeder to get your dog. Cons: their animals are usually very sick more

i rate 11 staff are great the puppys are always clean the place is always great my kids love going there and they are 17 ,23 yrs old Pros: thumb up aleays parking more

Puppy Patch has many puppy choices. My adorable maltese, Brady was a Valentine's gift. He is a happy, social, healthy puppy. Facilities -clean Puppies interact with other puppies and people Staff- friendly, helpful, very thorough explaining the terms, follow up calls AKC papers received in a timely manner. De-worming medication and karo syrup since provided for toy breeds. Vet examination required a series of other de-worming medications. Would have like more information on the kennel as well as the parents in order to get a sense of how big puppy will get. In general, I am quite pleased with my puppy. more