PetCo and PetSmart are both very popular places to buy animals and supplies, but it should be shopped at at caution. They get their animals from a mill-like breeder, which does not take good care of them at all, and often neglects them. They really care about the money and that’s it. Once the animals are brought to the shop, they are taken only slightly better care than before. Only the lucky ones get sold into a responsible home. So you may think that you’re doing a good favor by rescuing the animal from the bad place, and you are in a way, but you are also supporting the cause of animal abuse. The more money that goes into buying the animals, the more money goes into helping the mills and bad pet trade. So, don’t buy animals from chain pet stores unless you know for a fact that the animals are healthy and come from a responsible location. These stores on the other hand, are very good for getting supplies and services such as food, toys, and dog training. I would stay away from their advertised cages, such as CritterTrails and tiny Betta containers, which are too small and harmful for your pets. Other than the pets and bad supplies, these stores are a good bet!
Ps: one example of bad care is the pic of the bearded dragon on SAND!
