So here is my problem... I live in a small town that has 2 pet shops... both do relatively well, but a clean store with good customer service could blow their doors off. I know the people that run both stores and consider them to be friends to some extent. After the owner of one of the stores offered it to me for sale and things just didn't work out, I have decided to try to start my own store. A pet shop that is ran what i believe to be proper, a store that gives sound advice, and isn't afraid to turn down a sale for the sake of the animal. A store that is fun for people of all ages, that is clean and kind and has reasonable prices. The problem I am having is both of the other stores use the same supplier, I need to find somewhere else to get my merchandise, from feeders, to pets, and supplies. I cannot compete as well if we are using the same middle man. Any one in the TX, OK,NM,CO or AZ area (basically south west I am in Eastern NM and supplier that stocks other 2 stores comes from Oklahoma City) that run local pet shops or know who their general supplier is please chime in. Any help is greatly appreciated