[PhoenixFeather]

I think it would be great to put together a little pet store packet we could bring in or send to pet stores discussing the keeping of guinea pigs. (I wouldn't even go so far as telling them how bad it is that they sell them -- I'm more concerned at this point about them keeping the animals in good conditions, with proper food and water, etc.)

Our local "feed store" sells some animals, and had 3 baby guinea pigs in a cage with a wire bottom. I told the person working there that this wasn't good for their feet, and she replied that "usually" they have a solid insert in the cage under their pigloo. I didn't even know what to say about that. I wasn't sure if I was correct that they need the "entire" cage to have a solid bottom, and it's not ok to have the wire anywhere (but I've heard that that is ok for bunnies, if it's just over their litter box). I should have asked why it was missing. I'm guessing the piggies were not all the same sex either. I didn't even ask.

I wonder what is the best way to bring them more information without making them feel like you are just an "extremist" who should just be ignored.

I'd love to hear some success stories and start putting together an information/advocacy packet for stores.