Good Signs of a Pet Store or a Pet Breeder
-Animals in the pet store are being fed a variety of nutritious food which is appropriate for each species.
-Animals in the pet store are being housed in right sized cages, not over crowded, clean cages, with appropriate toys and accessories.
-Animals in the pet store are properly groomed & clean.
-Pet Store Staff is able to answer all questions about the animals background.
-Pet Store Staff try to educate the buyers about the different animals & the care needed to take care of each animal such that the buyers make an educated decision.
-Pet Store Staff will seek vet care in case of a sick animal
-Pet Stores will accept constructive criticism, or suggestions with interest, and the desire to improve
Bad Signs of a Pet Store or a Pet Breeder
-Animals in the pet store looks physically weak & lacks the basic necessities.
-Animals in the pet store are not taken to walk at appropriate times & the cages are unclean and/or an extreme odor is present.
-Cages are overcrowded and/or animals of opposite sexes or conflicting species are being housed together
-Pet Store Staff are unknowledgeable, and unable to answer any questions you have
-Pet Store Staff do not try to educate potential buyers
-Pet Stores are selling animals which are too young to be away from their mother (or young baby birds.)
-Cages are too small for the species occupying them.
-Cages are located in extreme sunlight (windows), in unlighted areas, or in an area where people could possibly injure the animal (or vise versa.)
-Animals in the pet store are lacking toys, and are expressing signs of behavioral distress (feather plucking, pacing, etc.)
