Happiness Is Pets is a family-owned pet store with a mission to help people meet their new best friend. For more than three decades, we have connected families across the Midwest with happy, healthy, well-socialized puppies while providing continued support after adoption day.
Our team is committed to responsible breeding, animal welfare, and helping create lasting relationships between puppies and their families.
Schererville Location
Indianapolis Location
Serving Families Since 1987
Happiness Is Pets began in 1987 with one store in the Chicago suburbs. Since then, we have expanded our presence throughout Illinois and Indiana.
Today, families can visit our Indianapolis or Schererville locations to meet a variety of puppy breeds and learn about their individual personalities. Our knowledgeable staff can answer questions, provide guidance, and help you choose a puppy suited to your lifestyle.
Our Breeders and Care Standards
We partner with licensed, regulated breeders and Canine Care Certified™ breeders who share our commitment to animal well-being.
Our breeders’ kennels include outdoor runs and large, open areas where dogs can exercise, play, and socialize. These spaces range from approximately 2,500 square feet to several acres.
We personally visit many of our breeders regularly to observe their facilities and care practices. Every puppy offered by Happiness Is Pets comes directly from one of our trusted breeders, providing transparency about where the puppy was born and raised.
Understanding Canine Care Certified™
Our breeders participate in Canine Care Certified™ (CCC), a science-based canine welfare program developed by Purdue University’s College of Veterinary Medicine.
The program establishes standards in five areas:
- Physical health
- Behavioral health
- Environment
- Breeding life and retirement
- Caretaker expectations
To maintain certification, participating breeders must pass an annual on-site audit conducted by an independent third party. The program’s standards address clean and spacious living environments, veterinary care, early socialization, and regular attention.
Our Puppy Health Guarantee
We stand behind every puppy we place. Your puppy will receive an initial veterinary exam within seven days of purchase. Any necessary medication identified during that period will be provided at no charge, excluding normal and routine puppy vaccinations.
We also provide a two-year health warranty. If a veterinarian diagnoses your puppy with a congenital or hereditary condition that severely affects the dog’s health within two years of purchase, you may qualify for up to a full refund.
Happiness Is Pets will never require you to relinquish ownership of your puppy under this warranty.
Visit Happiness Is Pets
Visit our Indianapolis or Schererville store during regular visiting hours to meet, play with, and cuddle our puppies. No appointment is required.
Whether you are a first-time dog owner or adding another puppy to your family, our team can answer your questions and help you through the process.
Why Families Visit Happiness Is Pets
- Experience: We have served families since opening our first store in 1987.
- Responsible breeder partnerships: We work with licensed, regulated breeders and Canine Care Certified™ breeders who follow established care standards.
- Health protection: Puppies are supported by an initial veterinary exam within seven days of purchase and a two-year health warranty.
- Breeder transparency: Every puppy comes directly from one of our trusted breeders, so customers can know where their puppy was born and raised.
- Continued guidance: Our staff can help customers learn about different breeds and personalities, select a puppy for their lifestyle, and understand puppy care after adoption.
At Happiness Is Pets, we believe every puppy deserves a loving home and every family deserves a happy, healthy companion. Visit us today and experience the difference that responsible breeding and genuine care make.