cavy-cool-crazy
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Cavy Slave
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The best way to get around them is to make it seem like it is their idea to better the pigs' lives. Write them a letter, enlcose as many leaflets as you can find with lots of links to here and GL.
Here is an example of something you may write which will probably put them off:
"I am a regular shopper at your pet store and I am disappointed in the way you keep the guinea pigs. The cages are too small, they do not get good food and they are being allowed to breed, which is very wrong."
That is basically just throwing accusations at them. Try writing something like this:
"I am a regular shopper at your pet store and I am pleased with the service I get. I do have a couple of ideas for you, if you don't mind me suggesting them to you."
And then carry on with your ideas. In my experiences, angry letters or words don't work. You have to be polite and civil, praise them in whatever way you can, be it about the way they keep their fish, or the prices of the products etc. You have to word it so that they don't feel too criticised. They still may not listen to your points, but it is more likely to have an impact if you talk about how good they are in other aspects. Do you see what I mean?
Here is an example of something you may write which will probably put them off:
"I am a regular shopper at your pet store and I am disappointed in the way you keep the guinea pigs. The cages are too small, they do not get good food and they are being allowed to breed, which is very wrong."
That is basically just throwing accusations at them. Try writing something like this:
"I am a regular shopper at your pet store and I am pleased with the service I get. I do have a couple of ideas for you, if you don't mind me suggesting them to you."
And then carry on with your ideas. In my experiences, angry letters or words don't work. You have to be polite and civil, praise them in whatever way you can, be it about the way they keep their fish, or the prices of the products etc. You have to word it so that they don't feel too criticised. They still may not listen to your points, but it is more likely to have an impact if you talk about how good they are in other aspects. Do you see what I mean?