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| Our unique glass-enclosed puppy nursery gives you an up close opportunity to see all of our pups which come exclusively from USDA and state inspected and licensed breeders. Our totally open nursery shows how our puppies are regularly socialized and receive the best in veterinary and nutritional care. All puppies are current on all vaccinations, we cover all additional puppy vaccines and their health is guaranteed! |
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The moment you step through our door
You will see we’re like no other store
Our puppies are cute but they’re special too
And we’ll help find one that’s perfect for you
We’ll try real hard to determine the breed
Most ideally suited to meet your need
We think you'll agree with our suggestion
Since we can answer almost any question
And provide all that you will need to know
So your pup will happily & healthfully grow
And should you need any extra support
We'll be here for you at Puppies of Westport
You will see we’re like no other store
Our puppies are cute but they’re special too
And we’ll help find one that’s perfect for you
We’ll try real hard to determine the breed
Most ideally suited to meet your need
We think you'll agree with our suggestion
Since we can answer almost any question
And provide all that you will need to know
So your pup will happily & healthfully grow
And should you need any extra support
We'll be here for you at Puppies of Westport
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| 255 Westport Ave,Norwalk,CT 203-222-5400 |
| If you are looking for a breed not currently in our nursery, please call us with your request! |
| Just below are photos of some puppies who have recently gone home! |
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Owner Runs Norwalk Puppy Store With Love
by Nancy Chapman
by Nancy Chapman
Monty Kaufman said
he had bad
experiences buying
puppies at pet
stores which is one of
the reasons he
opened Puppies of
Westport.
he had bad
experiences buying
puppies at pet
stores which is one of
the reasons he
opened Puppies of
Westport.
Puppies almost
always have
companions at
Puppies of Westport,
the owner said.
always have
companions at
Puppies of Westport,
the owner said.
Laurie Bomback of
Fairfield returns to
Puppies of Westport
three days after
buying a puppy
there. She is happy
with her dog
Fairfield returns to
Puppies of Westport
three days after
buying a puppy
there. She is happy
with her dog
Photo Credits: Nancy Chapman
Monty Kaufman and his wife opened their store in Westport more than five
years ago because they wanted to offer a quality store that didn't sell animals
from puppy mills. As a bonus, they got to be around puppies. And when they
moved the store from Westport to Norwalk last fall, they kept the name, even
if it is now a little misleading. Friends suggested changing Puppies of
Westport to Puppies of Westport Avenue. But that was awkward, and
Kaufman was firm: He wanted to send a message – the Westport Coalition
Against Puppy Mills did not drive him out.
But they have been under siege by a committed group of animal activists
who protest the business relentlessly and followed the store to Norwalk.
They protest across the street on most Saturday afternoons, and at one point
even put up a sign to be seen throughout the week. (The sign was removed
last month.)
Kaufman is frustrated, saying he is careful about where he gets his puppies.
He has been to visit many of them, he said. He employs 11 people, one of
whom is licensed to be a veterinarian in South America, he said, adding that
other pet store owners think he is crazy to have such a large staff. Special
cages allow more than one puppy per space, so they can be socialized. In
addition to the Plexiglas in front, there is a cage door in the back, so the
puppies have openness on two sides. "We take such care of them," he said.
"We spend thousands of dollars a month on medicine. If a dog gets sick, it
goes right to the vet. Many pet stores, a dog gets sick, they don't treat it. They
let it die." He said the store has sold over 3,600 puppies. The coalition has
three complaints on its website about Puppies of Westport; one is from 2006
another from 2007. The most recent complaint is a year-and-a-half old,
alleging that a dog had Giardia and that it’s not a purebred. Kaufman said he
has papers for the dog and admits it's possible that puppies have parasites.
He could prevent that, but it would mean keeping one puppy to a cage. He
says insects can be treated, but psychological problems are another story.
years ago because they wanted to offer a quality store that didn't sell animals
from puppy mills. As a bonus, they got to be around puppies. And when they
moved the store from Westport to Norwalk last fall, they kept the name, even
if it is now a little misleading. Friends suggested changing Puppies of
Westport to Puppies of Westport Avenue. But that was awkward, and
Kaufman was firm: He wanted to send a message – the Westport Coalition
Against Puppy Mills did not drive him out.
But they have been under siege by a committed group of animal activists
who protest the business relentlessly and followed the store to Norwalk.
They protest across the street on most Saturday afternoons, and at one point
even put up a sign to be seen throughout the week. (The sign was removed
last month.)
Kaufman is frustrated, saying he is careful about where he gets his puppies.
He has been to visit many of them, he said. He employs 11 people, one of
whom is licensed to be a veterinarian in South America, he said, adding that
other pet store owners think he is crazy to have such a large staff. Special
cages allow more than one puppy per space, so they can be socialized. In
addition to the Plexiglas in front, there is a cage door in the back, so the
puppies have openness on two sides. "We take such care of them," he said.
"We spend thousands of dollars a month on medicine. If a dog gets sick, it
goes right to the vet. Many pet stores, a dog gets sick, they don't treat it. They
let it die." He said the store has sold over 3,600 puppies. The coalition has
three complaints on its website about Puppies of Westport; one is from 2006
another from 2007. The most recent complaint is a year-and-a-half old,
alleging that a dog had Giardia and that it’s not a purebred. Kaufman said he
has papers for the dog and admits it's possible that puppies have parasites.
He could prevent that, but it would mean keeping one puppy to a cage. He
says insects can be treated, but psychological problems are another story.
All of his breeders are in Missouri and are approved by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. He monitors their inspection reports.
"I can show you the inspections of every single one of the breeders we ever had, and the totality of the violations that occur in
there is under 10," he said. "Our breeders don't have repeat violations."
Violations include problems such as an expired bottle of medicine on a shelf, weeds growing outside or a feedbag left open. If
he sees a violation, he calls the breeder, as he did this month. The man had perfect inspections in 2009 and 2010, but this time
the inspector found two poodles with matted hair and one with a leg injury, according to Kaufman. The breeder said he likes to
let the dogs have long hair in the winter. The injured dog had been in a fight and had been treated at the vet, he said. Kaufman
said he couldn't take more puppies from the man until he had two more perfect inspection reports. "I have actually done more
to help puppies than all of those demonstrators combined," he said, "because when I find a problem I call these guys up, and I
ream them."
Protestors say that even with USDA approval, breeders that supply to pet stores are not taking good care of the dogs having
the puppies. They say that a dog could spend its entire life in a cage the size of a dishwasher, and the USDA would approve of
the conditions. "We talk to every one of our breeders and establish that their dogs have runs," Kaufman said. "Their dogs are
taken out in runs. Many of them are air conditioned; many of them have heating all the time." Kaufman said 9 percent of
puppies are purchased from pet stores, while more than 20 percent are purchased online. There are no regulations for people
selling online, as they are considered retailers. He doesn't understand why the activists are targeting Puppies of Westport,
"probably the best pet store in the United States." "They should be going after the online sellers of puppies," he said. "They
should be going after changing the laws. They should be doing all kinds of stuff. Standing outside on the street for hours —
they could have built multiple houses for Habitat for Humanity. They could have saved dogs. The money they spend."
He is outraged by tales of irresponsible breeders, too. "The bottom line is I agree with them, and I want to shut down the puppy
mills," he said. "But to say that nobody can buy a dog at a pet store and to say that nobody can breed dogs, which is ultimately
where they want to go, is just ridiculous. The worst puppy mills are in Pennsylvania. We have never bought a dog from there."
"I can show you the inspections of every single one of the breeders we ever had, and the totality of the violations that occur in
there is under 10," he said. "Our breeders don't have repeat violations."
Violations include problems such as an expired bottle of medicine on a shelf, weeds growing outside or a feedbag left open. If
he sees a violation, he calls the breeder, as he did this month. The man had perfect inspections in 2009 and 2010, but this time
the inspector found two poodles with matted hair and one with a leg injury, according to Kaufman. The breeder said he likes to
let the dogs have long hair in the winter. The injured dog had been in a fight and had been treated at the vet, he said. Kaufman
said he couldn't take more puppies from the man until he had two more perfect inspection reports. "I have actually done more
to help puppies than all of those demonstrators combined," he said, "because when I find a problem I call these guys up, and I
ream them."
Protestors say that even with USDA approval, breeders that supply to pet stores are not taking good care of the dogs having
the puppies. They say that a dog could spend its entire life in a cage the size of a dishwasher, and the USDA would approve of
the conditions. "We talk to every one of our breeders and establish that their dogs have runs," Kaufman said. "Their dogs are
taken out in runs. Many of them are air conditioned; many of them have heating all the time." Kaufman said 9 percent of
puppies are purchased from pet stores, while more than 20 percent are purchased online. There are no regulations for people
selling online, as they are considered retailers. He doesn't understand why the activists are targeting Puppies of Westport,
"probably the best pet store in the United States." "They should be going after the online sellers of puppies," he said. "They
should be going after changing the laws. They should be doing all kinds of stuff. Standing outside on the street for hours —
they could have built multiple houses for Habitat for Humanity. They could have saved dogs. The money they spend."
He is outraged by tales of irresponsible breeders, too. "The bottom line is I agree with them, and I want to shut down the puppy
mills," he said. "But to say that nobody can buy a dog at a pet store and to say that nobody can breed dogs, which is ultimately
where they want to go, is just ridiculous. The worst puppy mills are in Pennsylvania. We have never bought a dog from there."
| We're unlike any other puppy store. Visit us and you'll see the difference. We opened in Westport in 2006 and relocated to new and better quarters in Norwalk in 2010. We've brought love into the lives of almost 4000 individuals and families. We always have a wide selection of purebred and designer puppies (Click on puppy tabs above) so if you are looking for a new puppy we hope you'll try us! |
| The following article recently appeared on all Main Street Connect Daily News websites in Fairfield County! |
| "A" RATING! |
| A SMALL GROUP OF ANIMAL ACTIVISTS OPPOSED TO PUPPY MILLS (AS ARE WE) ORGANIZED A RALLY AGAINST US AT WHICH THEY PLANNED TO WEAR YELLOW T-SHIRTS TO PROMOTE THEIR CAUSE SO WE CREATED OUR OWN T-SHIRT MESSAGES- A FEW OF OURS APPEAR BELOW! |
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Now that 2012 is here
There’s no greater source of cheer
Than a new puppy you can hug
Be it poodle lab pom or pug
There simply is no other way
To add joy to your everyday
Their loyalty is beyond measure-
A friend you will always treasure
Their unconditional love will be
Great for your whole family
There’s no better time for you
To make a friend with someone new!
There’s no greater source of cheer
Than a new puppy you can hug
Be it poodle lab pom or pug
There simply is no other way
To add joy to your everyday
Their loyalty is beyond measure-
A friend you will always treasure
Their unconditional love will be
Great for your whole family
There’s no better time for you
To make a friend with someone new!
| Please note: We apologize for not being able to respond to the large volume of e-mail that we receive! Please call us at 203-222-5400 or stop in for answers to all of your questions about us and our terrific puppies! |