As previously mentioned, if you get a puppy from a pet shop that buys from puppy mills, it may mean that your puppy might not be as healthy as they would be otherwise. This may not be apparent at first, but health issues could show up later down the line. If you suspect you may have purchased a puppy mill puppy, you have legal options through pet purchase protection rights. First, take your puppy to the vet to get treated. Make sure you save your receipts and all documentation. Next, contact your State Attorney General’s office to see if your state has puppy “lemon laws” and if your puppy is covered. You can also submit a buyer complaint form to the Humane Society. Once you’ve done that, you may be able to request compensation from the pet store that sold you the puppy. The pet store owner may offer to take the puppy back, but this often works out poorly for the puppy. Instead, you may be able to request that the store reimburse you for your vet bills.