I think people just want a family pet and Google ‘puppy near me,’ and don’t really think about the consequences,” one advocate said.

People, some who had their rescue dogs with them, stood outside Petopia for hours. The new store along East Martin Street advertises “locally sourced, humanely raised designer pets.” ...

Petopia and Warcraft Mounts remain as popular fan sites, thanks in no small part to Powers' contributions. Powers, an accomplished game developer, contributed to WoW and left a lasting legacy in ...