Every time I hear someone say they bought something at Petsmart I cringe. No doubt they do not know of the nightmare life of many animals for sale there and other pet stores. Petsmart and other places that sell animals have a bottom line and profit is that line. What do you suppose happens when a gerbil or parrot gets sick? Hint: They never see a vet. They are left to die or are killed deliberately. It would not be "cost effective" to treat them. If you buy even a fish at one of these places, you are contributing to the suffering of animals. And if you believe them when they tell you that they do not purchase dogs from puppy mills you are deluding yourself. The prices are cheaper than the small shops but that is a fact of life. Employees come and go and many don't know anything about animal care. Consider the small pet shop. They are independently owned, right in your neighborhood and usually you can get a wealth of info from the people who work there. The products are generally better I find and they will special order you what you need if they don't carry it. If they sell animals, tell them you might like to give them your business if they would stop.
One such store that opened recently is Hazel & Gerties on 22nd near Guerrero. It's tiny, cute and run by a woman who knows about dogs. Jeannine Giordan makes it a point to stock environmentally friendly products like toys from recycled materials. She only sells high quality pet food. Sorry Iams, but you don't make the grade. No toxic stuff for sale here either, just good stuff.
See I would rather save money than not but this is why I don't shop at chain stores. They put small stores out of business. So what you say? Well, imagine a San Francisco littered with Walmart, Home Depot and TGI Fridays. When stores get big they lose quality, period. Employees are paid less which usually= poor service. Individuality is compromised and we all start having to drive to places to shop for big items
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