Re: Doing my part to stop pet stores...

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: Kathy wrote: : <<<I only wish the stores, and breeders, who sell WC would educate the buyers about *possible* problems and make sure they understand the importance of an immediate vet check. That would do more, in the big picture, to stop the WC trade than you and me, plus a few others, boycotting WC sellers.>>>>>>> : I couldn't agree more, the above plus give out correct care information. : Explain that although the tortoise only cost $20 ( on sale) that setting it up properly will cost quite a bit more. : Vet check, enclosure, UVB lighting etc. : I wrote in my previuos post that I would never put a person down for buying a WC tortoise. : I should have said an informed keeper or somebody new to tortoises but willing to provide a permanent home and research the correct care. : Those who buy a tortoise or any animal as a cheap/ easy disposible pet...... : Well that's another matter entirely. : If the pet stores would educate their customers a bit, it would go a long way. : Terry.

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