SEATTLE — On Friday, the Washington State Office of the Attorney General announced that a resolution has been reached in the consumer protection lawsuit against Puppyland and its owners.
Attorney General Nick Brown announced that Puppyland will pay the state $3.75 million for its practice of illegal advertising and sales practices.
The Office of Attorney General under former AG Bob Ferguson filed the lawsuit against Puppyland in King County Superior Court in April 2023 for not honoring health guarantees, swaying customers into predatory loans and not allowing truthful online reviews in their purchase agreement.
“Puppyland took advantage of people’s love for pets to maneuver them into taking on crushing debt for dogs with serious health issues, and then they tried to silence them,” said Brown, who was sworn in as Washington’s 19th attorney general on Jan. 15. “This resolution will give pet buyers more transparency and require Puppyland to end its predatory sales tactics.”
The fine will be paid in installments by Jun 30, 2026. “The payments will accrue 12% annual interest until the full amount is paid.”
The resolution also requires the store to end its illegal advertising and sales practices.
Washington residents who purchased a puppy that got sick within a year of purchase may be able to file a claim for reimbursement of veterinary bills.
Office of the Attorney Generals said anyone who believes they may be within this group of consumers should send an email to puppyland@atg.wa.gov to receive notice of any future claims process.
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