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    Business ProfileforHeartland Pets

    Pet Shop

    Additional business information

    Advertising Review:

    On February 9, 2023, BBB of Western Pennsylvania requested that the business substantiate, modify, or discontinued its advertised claims on the business’s website and social media pages to comply with the BBB Code of Advertising. Below are the outstanding challenges which can be found at https://www.heartlandpets.net/ and each challenge below is referenced by its corresponding BBB Code of Advertising Principle.

     

    -"State and federal licensing"

     BBB Code of Advertising Principle #1 - Basic Principles of the Code 

    -  "The finest and most extensive dog breed selection"

    BBB Code of Advertising Principle #29- Subjective Puffery Claims

    "Comprehensive one and two year warranties on your puppies"
    - "If within ten days of purchase a health problem, as covered under warranty, should occur..."

    BBB Code of Advertising Principle # 20 - Warranties or Guarantees

    "Or Apply for One of our Approved Financing Options Below" 

    BBB Code of Advertising Principle #16 - Credit

    BBB found that these claims were in violation of the BBB Code of Advertising.  As of March 13, 2023, the business has failed to modify these claims.


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    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    This business has 0 reviews

    Customer Complaints

    3 complaints closed in last 3 years

    0 complaints closed in last 12 months

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    Overview

    This company offers animals for sale.

    Business Details

    Location of This Business
    573 Millcreek Mall, Erie, PA 16565-0504
    BBB File Opened:
    3/13/2001
    Business Management
    • Ms. Wendi Klein, Store Manager
    Contact Information

    Principal

    • Mr. Richard Winslow, Owner

    Customer Contact

    • Mr. Richard Winslow, Owner

    Customer Complaints

    3 Customer Complaints

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    Most Recent Customer Complaint

    05/07/2023

    Complaint Type:
    Product Issues
    Status:
    Answered
    This is copy/pasted from my Google review: UPDATE 5/5: I received a letter in the mail today explaining I am not allowed to set foot on Millcreek Mall property. I go to church right next to the mall, so I called to make sure it would be alright. Mall security said that's okay, but if I go near the mall I will be arrested. I spoke with Heartland Manager, Richard, on the phone about this, and he is in fact the one who filed the complaint, alleging I was trying to break in to their store (this is a complete fabrication.) This is what Heartland does to people who call them out on their horrible, horrible business practices. I never received an apology, by the way. Only attitude. UPDATE 4/20: Manager Richard told me Monday the check would be here in a day or two, that he would be sending it Priority Mail. But in actuality he sent it with regular postage, so I am still waiting for my money back. I cannot afford the gas to attend classes at Edinboro, today. DO NOT TRUST THIS STORE. They definitely still uses PUPPY MILLS. UPDATE 4/18: **** passed away from PARVO, contracted at Heartland. This is what Summit Pet Hospital helped me to understand. Heartland has not been helpful in getting the compensation I deserve. This makes the whole Mall look bad. ORIGINAL REVIEW 4/12: **** became my very first dog, at 39! Maddie helped me so much in finding my soul mate, and Jessie the assistant manager helps hire really caring and kind people. Do not worry too much about puppy mills here, they said they don't use them. They apparently CARE about their animals, and it shows.
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