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Where is a trust able pet store that sells hamsters in California?

admin — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 12:28:15 +0000

is it Petco better or Petsmart? i live in California and where is a good pet store to buy a hamster? and they care what happens to the hamster?

Does pet health in America bother anyone else?

admin — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 10:51:35 +0000

So, if you’ve seen my previously posted questions, I’ve had a really sick dog, and have taken her to the vet twice. Today was the second time I had to take her. She got an xray, some motion sickness pills, and they gave her some fluids. They wanted 400 dollars just for that.

I almost lost my mind. The day before I had taken her into another vet and he charged me 100 for an exam, and a shot of penicillin.

What’s crazy, is when I had my pet neutered, it only cost me 80 bucks by using a doctor off the humane society website.

So besides the point that I think it is WAY to expensive for pet care, I also found out that Vets in my area (California) do NOT except payment plans. It’s cash, or credit. I asked the doctor what someone who cannot afford to pay all the money upfront do about a sick animal and he shrugged his shoulders.

I just feel like there has got to be a better solution to this problem. I know there is pet insurance, but most people (such as myself) had no idea about it
until I was researching methods of help (in case my dog needed surgery).

Does this bother anyone else?
Thanks for the well wishes, she seems okay I guess now. They didn’t find anything or give me any answers btw, that’s what is also bothering me.

Hey, do all of you who love your pets know what goes into the making of commercial pet food? It's horrid!

admin — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 10:15:12 +0000

Believe me, you need to check out these books, AND get your pet onto some real pet food. "Natural Pet Care" by Gary Null, and "Foods Pets Die For: Shocking facts about pet food, by Ann Martin. Here’s just a few ingredients … it’s sick! Have you ever wondered where all the euthanized animals go that no one takes from the shelters? What about roadkill in town? Sick, diseased animals. Remember, they aren’t kindly buried in the backyard of the rendering plant! You won’t find their claws or bones or even their flea collars they were wearing … need I say more? PLEASE buy wholesome foods for your little pets. Their health and lives depend on it! Here’s a few … Flint River Ranch-909-682-5048 Nutro Natural Choice-800-833-5330 California Natural or Innova 800-532-7261 Nature’s Recipe-800-237-3856 One Earth (Eight in One)-516-232-1200 There are more, but you need to check into the API on the internet or call 916-731-5521 and ask for the pet food report!

Background Check for Pet Adoption?

admin — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 12:47:40 +0000

A few days ago I called Sierra Cares Pet Advocates in California. (Local for me) They rescue animals and find them homes. I requested a dog, and was asked to give the following information: Three personal references to verify that I’m a good pet owner. My current dog’s vet. My dog’s vet history. My dog’s shot records.
They didn’t do a credit check, but every day she asks me for something new. I’ve never BOUGHT a dog, just donated money and adopted one. I’m so sick of this interrogation, I think I will just go buy one. WHAT IS UP? HAS ANYONE EVER GONE THROUGH ANYTHING LIKE THIS????? P.S. I’ve adopted from them before!
I really just don’t understand it at all. I have already adopted from this agency! I’m a return parent. I work part time, spend a lot of time with my animals, take them with me on trips, etc.