I fully support buying from locally owned stores vs. chain stores. I live in Round Rock and want to support Round Rock business. I bought my aquarium and fish at Partners and am really happy with them. However, they are more expensive in their supplies than Petsmart and...WHY do they have to sell puppies that are crammed into TINY, stinky, really hot plexiglass cages? I have owned a toy poodle and a Yorkie, both of which are sold here, and CANNOT imagine keeping them in such an environment. Not even a shelter keeps their rescues in these conditions. Also, the ferrets, guinea pigs and rabbits were crammed into a similar setup. I just really hate supporting a business that is so indifferent to dogs' needs! I'm not a bleeding heart liberal, or a member of the SPCA, but it was really hard to see. I'm going to Petsmart in the future...cheaper, good quality, and the employees were actually better too.
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