There is a store that I was in once to purchase a Bulb for Lizzy, of course they did not have it so I left.
They are selling baby Ig's that are all in one crammed fish tank and just a regular looking bulb for heat and light source.
That's not the worst though, the owner or employee's have taken in a couple of larger ones, probably returned for what ever reason. Now I saw one and it is like in very bad conditions.
Name of the place is "Bit O Tropics" on W. Fullerton and Central in Chicago.
Anyone know where I can report this store and get something done about this, not only for the Ig's but other animals in there to in the same disgusting conditions.
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Need advice help for a cruel pet store here in Chicago....
catsandlizards
May 28, 2003 09:02 AM
Replies (4)
Linda G
May 28, 2003 09:29 AM
Hi
I live in Rockford where I also ran into one of these
pet stores.
Go into the store and make mental notes of everything
including: are the cages clean, fresh food and water,
is there an odor?
Write everything down and call the Dept of Agriculture
at 1-217-782-6657 or 1-800-273-4763. Also, contact your
local Humane Society and let them know.
I did this and the Dept of Ag went out and totally agreed
with my findings. They found out this loser was operating
without a license. Needless to say he was out of business
within a few weeks.
Hope this helps
Samcin
May 28, 2003 10:50 AM
If there is a ladnlord, complain to the landlord. That is how we lost a couple of puppy mill mall stores.
Cindy
ra_tzu
May 28, 2003 09:39 PM
Just confront the owners. Tell them what a$$hoes they are and tell them what they should be doing. A bit confrontational, I admit, but making $hit feel like $hit is only half the battle. GOOD LUCK!
PHFaust
May 30, 2003 02:10 AM
>>There is a store that I was in once to purchase a Bulb for Lizzy, of course they did not have it so I left.
>>They are selling baby Ig's that are all in one crammed fish tank and just a regular looking bulb for heat and light source.
>>That's not the worst though, the owner or employee's have taken in a couple of larger ones, probably returned for what ever reason. Now I saw one and it is like in very bad conditions.
>>Name of the place is "Bit O Tropics" on W. Fullerton and Central in Chicago.
>>Anyone know where I can report this store and get something done about this, not only for the Ig's but other animals in there to in the same disgusting conditions.
You might want to contact the CHS and see what advice they can give. I will also be emailing you privatly with a number for a man that can help with this.
Chicago Herp Society
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Cindy
PHFaust
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