Congrats Itort so happy you ended up with her.

The scary part is this is one of the better shops in the area. At least she had room to move and was getting a correct diet but they didn't want raise the humidity. Hopefully they move the dragon in there and that would preclude another tort.

They still don't have the 4" sweetie set up right. She's opening her eyes now, but still has little mites or something crawling on her. They tried to talk me into getting her since she was on sale... 25% off of $255, which is STILL alot.... but I just can't this month. And I told them I didn't to get her because then they'll keep getting in new Red-Foots thinking "they sell" when it's just me getting everyone.

But I feel so bad for her. She deserves better, ya know?!

It is really aggravating that they don't take proper care of the torts. Then they give the wrong "care" information to people buying them. I know this from the experience of buying my first tort from a Petland. They gave me some fruity gel stuff to feed her, said she didn't need anything else. Not just that but many things they told me were wrong. By the time I figured out everything was wrong, it was too late. I think she was sick even before I brought her home. I take blame for a some of it for not doing all the research before I bought her. Although I think many people are naive(as I was) and think that the Pet stores will give you proper information. Also, with torts....I think most people (as I did) think that all torts are the same and don't realize the specifics each one needs. If I only knew then what I know now!Thats why I chose the buy the new tort from a breeder and not a pet store. I really wish something could be done about it, that I could do something. It's so sad.

*hugs* I know it's hard on you knowing she is just sitting there and not getting the treatment she deserves. Just remember, you are trying to help her. Your not just walking away and complaining to others about the store. Your taking an active role in changing things. Kudos to you for that.

Maybe next month when you do have the money, and she is still sitting there, you will bring her home with you. Perhaps by then with all your constant complaining, that a lone will make them think twice about ordering another one to sell.

Kelly, the mite thing bothers me. Do you animal control that does inspections of petshops or a health dept that does same. Perhaps something like that would get their attention. I wonder about the other animals in the store.

I was out at that store again today and was happy to see her with both eyes open, looking bright and clean. She was eating while I was there. So that made me feel good to see! I didn't inspect her for mites, but I complained to another manager when I was in there last week, and I think perhaps that helped.

Of course things still aren't ideal there for her (like, NO HIDE, ARGH) but at least she is LOOKING healthy!

I congratulate you and Respect you for your willingness to get involved and continue to push for the betterment of these shelled creatures. I am so glad to hear she is doing better and I understand how hard it is not to just snap them up and give them a better life. Hopefully the education you are providing the pet store will do some good for her and the ones that come after her. Kudos to you Kelly keep up the good work.

I had to go in today for crickets, and thank the lordy, she was sold! WHEW! I'm glad she wasn't there for too terribly long!

thats great news Kelly