I recently visited Pets on Lex for the first time last week and i was SHOCKED. I wanted to lay down in front of the store and beg people not to enter -- and I'm NOT a radical person, to say the least. The broken aquariums holding creatures at foot level, the cramped cages, dirty water, list goes on... Not to mention the dogs that look like they are being housed in something made for a bulk food store.. Thanks again for posting.

If you get nowhere with the ASPCA, try contacting PETA.

Besides, Nicole, when they tell you they buy from local breeders they are telling the truth only if you consider puppy mills in Pa local breeders.  But we all know that there is a big difference between the two and, although technically they are correct, morally they are not.   

I am happy your dogs are healthy and doing well but there are 6 million dogs and cats that are being put to sleep every year in USA because there are not enough homes for them, why line the pockets of somebody who exploits animals for a living when you can save a perfectly good dog from certain death?  All my dogs except for one are rescues, some were actually targeted to be put down (four of them to be exact, two because of aggression and the other two -Katrina survivors- because they were old and very, very sick -I lost a third Katrina survivor to a stroke), two were taken from their owners by Animal Control because of abuse, three were strays, etc. etc.  and they are all and without exception great dogs; beautiful, healthy and doing very well.  And, if breed is a consideration to you, there are lots and lots of young purebred dogs for adoption.

It is so satisfying to an animal lover to know that you saved a dog's life... try it next time you are thinking of getting another dog.

Isn't Pets on Lex the store that used to be on Lex and 86th Street and moved because of construction of a new hi rise.  If that's the one, they are notorious for being rude, bullies and for mistreatment of their animals.  Look in the basement - they only put the cute healthy ones in the store.  The people working there act, look and sound like mafioses.  And the prices are outrageous - charging $1,200 and more for a kitten.

What about the ASPCA?  Isn't it their job to protect animals? I am assuming pet stores are not on the Bloomberg priority list.  As long as people don't complain to these agencies, things won't get any better for pets.  How about someone starting a petition and letting government know we aren't happy with conditions at this store.  In order for anything to get done, alot of people have to do something, not just a couple of people.  It takes a coordinated effort and people have to be willing to do something.  Unfortunately the system works that way.