There ARE better shops in other parts of the country. I've seen areas in which NONE are good, and others which have one or two very good shops. (I've moved around a bit).

Don't tar them all with the same brush. Some of these stores were opened by people just like you. Some were opened by people who like dogs or cats and wanted to make money. Avoid the bad ones, support the good ones, if you're lucky enough to find a good one.

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