Why do these threads always turn into company bashing tirades?It's become so cliche to bash PetSmart or Petco.
Each of the two big box pet stores have to have proper animal care policies in place that ensure the health of their animals while they are in the store. They wouldn't be in existence if they didn't (or at least not nearly as successful). Ultimately, though, most people do not work for a company - they work for either themselves or their management team. It is up to the employees, and of course the managers, in the store to ensure that policies are followed. If an animal, such as the one pictured in this thread, isn't being cared for it's typically not the company's fault - it's the store's fault for not following the policies put in place. Similarly, I've been in many PetSmarts and Petcos that do a GREAT job taking care of their animals. But, even a well cared for animal from these stores get posted about in a negative tone as if proper care was done by accident.
Honestly, I'm not really sure if I'm going anywhere with this. I guess I'm just getting sick of the mob mentality against the very places that bring a majority of new snake owners to our hobby.
Eric
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