I have heard of their cruelty....However, my vet suggested IAMS for my cat that has reacuring chrystals or an expensive perscribed brand. I obviously went with the expensive brand. But why would my vet say that IAMS was a good brand??

I just contacted a local humane society to see if they had any guinea pigs I could pair with Sanchez. They said no and that i should try PETCO....WHAT?! Can you believe that?! Wow. I feel like writing them an email. Especially with all this information from this thread. Geez.

Pet Quarters does that....as a matter of fact they display two different cats weekly for adoption. another example...they dont sell rabbits at easter time

Well I can assure you it will be the last time. HOWEVER, this thought did just come to my mind. The majority of GP's that you can rescue from a shelter or a humane society where more than likely originally purchased at a pet store from some other people. So in the same light that pet stores are...

Thats true. Maybe I shouldnt have gotten so uppity about it. Sorry Susan. However I am not ashamed.

I'm not looking for "kudos". As a matter of fact I'm quite offened from your reply. I DO feel good about taking Sanchez and As far as I see I rescued him from a most certain death. Thanks a BUNCH for your input though

Generally and Majorly speaking, I DO NOT but any animals from pet stores. However my most recent GP, Sanchez was purchased at a local petstore for me by my father. (Side note: I'm old enough to live away from home, but I was discussing my love for GP's with my father and he wanted to buy me one...