Okay. First let me admit to all of my mistakes. I came onto this forum a few weeks ago, and didn't read the forum rules as suggested. Then, I didn't bother to read up on what the forum stands for. There is two mistakes. Then.. Warning, BIG mistake.. I got a piggie from a pet store. However, I recently have read over all of the rules, what the forum stands for and why.
I see now just how horrible pet stores are. I am sorry I didn't listen to all of that information beforehand, and that I didn't properly do my research. I am actually quite surprised at myself, as I generally do more research than needed and end up with conflicting information. Am I sorry that I ended up with a wonderful piggie companion? No. Am I sorry that I contributed to the ongoing abuse/mistreatment and unecissary breeding of guinea pigs among other innocent animals? YES!
Now, I want to make a stand. Please help me in making pet stores animal free, unless the animals are rescues. (Real rescues, from shelters, non-profit!). The first step I want to take is to write an editorial in the newspaper. A "to the editor" opinion piece. I want to inform the people in my city why pet stores are so bad, and what should happen to change the traditional ways.
Second, I am going to dig up an old website from a friend that is for our local citizens. I am going to start informing my city about pet stores through that, where our political representives frequent.
The thing is, I don't know where to start to make these things effective. How do I get my point across and be taken seriously? I need help with these.
Also, I would like some more suggestions as to how I can make a change. Do you know of any "No Animals In Pet Stores" type banners that I can put on my website? Obviously, I have learned my lesson and will no longer buy from pet stores who sell animals, for profit or not. Unless of course, they include rescues and only rescues.
Thanks in advance.
Patricia
I see now just how horrible pet stores are. I am sorry I didn't listen to all of that information beforehand, and that I didn't properly do my research. I am actually quite surprised at myself, as I generally do more research than needed and end up with conflicting information. Am I sorry that I ended up with a wonderful piggie companion? No. Am I sorry that I contributed to the ongoing abuse/mistreatment and unecissary breeding of guinea pigs among other innocent animals? YES!
Now, I want to make a stand. Please help me in making pet stores animal free, unless the animals are rescues. (Real rescues, from shelters, non-profit!). The first step I want to take is to write an editorial in the newspaper. A "to the editor" opinion piece. I want to inform the people in my city why pet stores are so bad, and what should happen to change the traditional ways.
Second, I am going to dig up an old website from a friend that is for our local citizens. I am going to start informing my city about pet stores through that, where our political representives frequent.
The thing is, I don't know where to start to make these things effective. How do I get my point across and be taken seriously? I need help with these.
Also, I would like some more suggestions as to how I can make a change. Do you know of any "No Animals In Pet Stores" type banners that I can put on my website? Obviously, I have learned my lesson and will no longer buy from pet stores who sell animals, for profit or not. Unless of course, they include rescues and only rescues.
Thanks in advance.
Patricia
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