ughhhh. that's why I could N E V E R work at a store that sells puppies or kittens ~ never! I would seriously rant on and on and drive away tons of stupid people like you described I feel really bad for you!

Luckily, the feed store that I worked at only sold fish, occasional private-bred birds and chicks/ducklings in the spring. And, to get a bird or a chick/duckling you had to actually sign an agreement. If I worked at a 'pet' store, I'd end up kidnapping all of the puppies & kittens >_<