General Which Pet Stores to Support?

[skoolmarm]

With all the information available to us about the major pet store chains inhumane practices, which pet stores should we be supporting? I am a fairly new piggy momma, so I would like to be confident about where I purchase my piggy supplies.

*Luckily, I live near many farms and farm suppliers, so I am able to get some things from there, but there are other things that I need/want to buy at an animal-friendly store.

I live in Northwest Indiana- very close to Chicago.

Thanks for your help!

 

[Paula]

Stores that sell live animals, large or small, shouldn't be supported, because doing so only helps to perpetuate a cycle of cruelty and abuse.

 

[skoolmarm]

That's the problem though. If that's the case, I don't know of any pet stores that do not sell any animals in my area. Even my local, non-chain store sells fish, turtles, and small critters. I was hoping somebody had ideas though.

 

[PiggiePaws]

As Paula said, just avoid the stores that sell live animals - of any kind. Call around and ask your local pet stores if they sell animals or not. Good luck finding a place!

 

[hurleyslave]

Where there are petstores, there are definitely bound to be some rescues. Or you can even check on Craigslist - I have found that a bunch of piggies, some usually in pairs, need a home there.

 

[skoolmarm]

I already have my 4 girls-- 2 from a student of mine who could no longer care for them and 2 from a neighbor who plain didn't want them any more, so I'm happy to report that my aren't from any pet store. And I am not looking to get more! LOL-- Also, I get my pellets and hay from a local farmer, so I don't need that either. All I really need is an animal-friendly shop to buy bedding, treats, toys, etc.

 

[PiggiePaws]

If you PM me your exact location, I'd be happy to search around for you.