I hate all of this Petco propaganda. Oh all the pet stores we have in our area, Petco is by FAR, the best. Their animals are very healthy and well taken care of. I have seen birds at Petsmart that didn't look too well..........MANY times. I have complained to Petsmart employees about that. The last time we went there, I saw a cockatiel sitting on the floor of its cage, breathing very hard. It was obvious that this poor bird was sick. Of course I complained about it, and the employees, looking very guilty about it, took him out and said they would get him checked. I have NEVER seen such a thing at Petco..........NEVER. For such a large chain store, I believe they do an EXCELLENT job caring for their animals. I haven't seen such care at Petsmart, nor have I seen such healthy animals at any other pet store. I love Petco. The employees there are always so friendly, and knowledgable about the animals there as well. The animals are always healthy, and very active and playful. I will always shop at Petco no matter what Peta says. I try to avoid shopping at Petsmart, because I have seen neglect there with my own eyes. I know there are good Petsmarts too, but the one in my area is not the best. It is HUGE, takes ages to even find what you need to buy, and quite often, the animals are not in the best of condition. Sad but true. Peta needs to take a hike.