Please don't patronize these awful stores. Just because the dogs are displayed in cribs doesn't mean they didn't come from puppy mills. And selling mutts as $2000 "designer dogs" is just shameful when there are thousands of dogs available for adoption.
http://www.yelp.com/biz/furry-babies-bloomingdale

Here here Rarebit ! Well said

Thank goodness somebody said this. Thank you rarebit. People need to know that these dogs come from puppymills who breed the mother who stays in a cage gets no break between litters and often the puppies later develope health issues that cost thousands of dollars to correct which usually results in the animal being euthanized. And then the cycle starts all over again.

Buy your animal responsibly or better yet...adopt. Unfortunately, we are an instant gratification society with no patience and as someone in a comment above mine said...usually are impulse buys.

Well said Rarebit. I volunteer at a shelter, and we have had several "Furry Babies" surrendered to us. In some cases, these dogs were "bought" 2 or 3 years ago and have not had any subsequent vet care. A dog is not an accessory to be purchased and discarded when it's no longer "in season".

Close that store! I refuse to even walk passed it. I have 3 rescued animals from shelters...that is how it should be done!

Relax people-remember-dogs are beasts and have no soul so they won't be joining you in the afterlife. Plus they eat their own crap and puke and pigs are more intelligent

$2000 for ANY pet is too damn much. This puppy mill distributor should be closed. You finance a car and houses; not animals. So does the dog get repo'ed if you don't pay? What a joke.

Right on!
These stores are a trap for the impulse buyer. Sometimes I walk around in the store and talk under my breath to the people who are seriously looking. "Ask them how you get in touch with the breeder if you have a problem."
And never get a pet from ANYWHERE until you have thought about it, talked about it, read about it, and know what work and expense you are getting into! Puppies grow up, need health care, food, and attention!

I don't shop at stratford square mall now that they have a furry babies there. I will partronize that mall once they close down furry babies. The other malls that have furry babies are in areas that are hurting for business so they let these morally debased businesses set up shop on their premises. Completely irresponsible on their part.

@ anonymous - Regardless if you believe animals have souls or not, that is not the issue here. Dogs can feel pain, fear, loneliness, and depression - especially when they are puppy mill dogs. I don't think you would be making your ignorant remarks if you took walk through a typical puppy mill. Google it or search on Youtube. Oh, I forgot, you will never be allowed in a puppy mill because they don't want you to see the horrors of what goes on in there.

Oh, and here's the link to the Herald News story that contains the details on how the dog was returned:

http://heraldnews.suntimes.com/news/18027192-418/stolen-puppy-returned-to-mall-store.html

Thanks Don!