So, I constantly read praise for Petsmart on these forums. I must admit, the prices and toys/gyms at the Petsmart here in Tucson are absolutely awesome. It seems like the care for the animals, at least at my local store, is fairly good. The cages are cleaned frequently and the animals all seem in good health, more or less. The root of my hate for this store though, stems in where they get their animals from. Just like puppy mills, cruelty exists in breeding warehouses for bird mills. I assume I'll be getting a parade of Petsmart supporters claiming that their store is somehow unique from the rest. Just know that these stores are getting their pets from the same places. Before the hate mail starts flying towards me, please please watch the video on this page illustrating the cruelty these animals go through.
PetSmart Cruelty
As always, the video does show some fairly bias footage that doesn't necessarily show the clearest depiction of the cruelty that goes on in these mills. For example, DNA testing may not be as unbearable as the video attempts to portray it as. But, taking five minutes to read some articles after you watch this video will seriously make you reconsider where you buy your pets and who you should support when buying their supplies. Animals are beautiful, compassionate beings and should be treated as such.
If you'd like any links to first hand accounts of Petsmart cruelty, including those of Petsmart employees, just write me. I can also send pamphlets to anyone's home address if they would like.
Peace and Love,
-Andy