Working at Petstore

**Himino** · #1 12-26-04, 05:37 pm

For awhile I was thinking of working at a petshop but now I don't know. I definetly don't support they way the animals are treated. I was thinking if I did work at one I could help to educate my co-workers, and customers. Do things like tell people who are interested in buying fish to small pets and birds at the store that the best way to go would be at a shelter. And reccomend this site, maybe make up list of cavy care sites and things like that any thoughs on this subject?

**Piglet** · #2 12-26-04, 05:41 pm

I think its a good idea. Go for it

**Himino** · #3 12-26-04, 05:42 pm

Thanks for the support. I was really afraid, that when I posted this I was going to get totally stomped on!

**Piglet** · #4 12-26-04, 05:44 pm

I would love to work at my nearest pet store to change stuff. They keep rabbits and pigs together and sell lots of crap stuff, such as cedar bedding and wheels. I have to wait another year yet though since I'm not old enough. As soon as I am, I'm applying for a job.

**Himino** · #5 12-26-04, 05:48 pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Piglet

I would love to work at my nearest pet store to change stuff. They keep rabbits and pigs together and sell lots of crap stuff, such as cedar bedding and wheels. I have to wait another year yet though since I'm not old enough. As soon as I am, I'm applying for a job.

I am also but I think in the future sometimes!

**Kizerk** · #6 12-26-04, 05:56 pm

me too, i've grown up always wanting to work at petco, but after i came here, i discovered that petco is a horrible place. so now when i get older, i want to start my own petshop, where the animals will be well cared for, but it's more difficult though.

**Himino** · #7 12-26-04, 06:20 pm

if you start a petshop you shouldn't sell animals at all.

**tashagurl** · #8 12-26-04, 06:43 pm

Thats what I want to do. I want a pet supply store that has animals up for adoption from local rescues.That would be so awesome dont you think?

**Himino** · #9 12-26-04, 06:49 pm

Yeah that is a really great idea! I wish I lived out there in sunny CA we could be bussiness partners!

**tashagurl** · #10 12-26-04, 06:52 pm

That would be a lot of fun! Too bad, maybe one of us could move? Just joking.

**Himino** · #11 12-26-04, 06:56 pm

! well good luck on that maybe you'll post here in 15 years saying you were sucessful!

**Katie** · #12 12-26-04, 07:06 pm

I just applied at my local pet store. The way I see it, they are paying me to educate the public, not to sell crappy items at the store.

TinaFabulous · #13 12-26-04, 07:24 pm

hehe thats a wonderful idea, you go guys

just a note jasper- the petstores going to want you to sell stuff, alot of stuff, and if you are telling all the customers not to buy whatever, and go adopt, some stores might seriously consider firing you. Sad, but true. Just keep it in mind, plus do you really want to be supporting such mass breeding? Wouldnt you rather vollunteer at a rescue or something?

**AngelsCavies** · #14 12-26-04, 11:58 pm

I ahve thought about working at a pet store. I would rather work at a local shelter than working at a pet store. I might find out if humane society needs people. Not in volenter(sp) because I work 5 days a week at subway and doing both would be too much for me. I might call them tomorrow when I get home from work to see if they do. I just love animals so much that I would love to work with them and help too.

**Himino** · #15 12-27-04, 07:00 am

Well I do love volunteering, I've volunteered for several places.. well only one the Dog's Den, but in January I'm taking a class at the humane society so I can volunteer there also. I wish there was a guinea pig rescue closer to my home or I would volunteer there as well but I can't travel very far because my mom doesn't drive. On the subject of working at a petstore I was just thinking out loud, I really would like to have a job working with animals or either little little kids.

**mncavylover** · #16 12-27-04, 11:53 am

If someone runs a successful adoption chain, one that is responsible and reputable, I'll definitely be going there. Go for it!

**RustBottum** · #17 12-28-04, 01:05 pm

i was also thinking of working at Petsmart when i get older casue i am too young now. But now i am thinking that i will starte my own pet store when i get older that cares for animals and educates people about them.

I was thinking of volunteering at a pet rescue while now but i can't find anywhere in RI that will let a 13 year old volunteer without a parent with me becaseu my parents work full time. Anyone know of anywhere that would let me volunteer?

**Kizerk** · #18 12-28-04, 01:11 pm

i like the idea of having a petstore, that has animals from the shelters for adoption. but what about other animals like hamsters and fish?

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