Quote Originally Posted by 3muttsandaboston
Thats just the thing....I want to go and hold animals just to see what they are like to figure out what type of animal I want. I want to go hold a rat to see what they are like, go home and research them and maybe a week later go and purchase one. I want to be able to hold every hamster, every rabbit, or every guinea pig before I decide which type of pet I want. I am able to do this at my local mom and pop pet store.

Most Mom and Pops have a few that are residents...........trust me even our rescue has those!

but to hold each and everyone........it is a crap shoot most ethical people won't allow it. I myself would love to hold and play with a friends Hyacynth macaw would I? no I have too many birds and too may vet tests waiting........wouldn't forgive myself.

I once went to an amazing show (20 yrs ago now) at the tica.met my very first Sphynx there. Had an amazing male Siamese up and he took 2nd I brought home ticks. Maybe the walk in the woods? or maybe another shower?