Undercover Investigation: Exposing a Pet Store

[@cathyp92]

Dad's a real piece of work, and raising two spoiled brats. My kid would have been told that crying and throwing is fit is not how to get something you want, and we would have left the store empty handed. Next time, speak to the parent in $$. It's a lot cheaper to make your own, appropriate cage. It's a lot cheaper to get a pig from a rescue, and most animals in a pet store are sick with respiratory infections, and will require expensive vet treatment.

[@sophvic]

I absolutely agree and hope your comment gets pushed further up the feed. Pets are a huge commitment, not just a one time purchase like a toy.

[@cheyennejudithcw]

Exactly. Most ppl think in $. Best way is to start speaking their language when you can see they don’t care and is just appeasing their kids.

[@Moddum123]

I worked at one of these places regrettably. The best thing I would do was info dump about what an animal needed and 9/10 the people would glaze over and leave. But that 1/10 times, people would say "oh wow really, okay let me do more research" and they would come back, show off everything they had prepped in picture from their phone, super proud of themselves, and buy the animals from the store. They'd come back habitually for all their supplies and more. Maybe I wasn't a good business person for doing this, but I was good for the animals and that's all that matters.

[@heatherburrell]

If petshops were serious about healthy and cared for animals, they would work alongside rescues, shelters and vets. Thankyou for showing this horrible reality, it is disturbing that these animals are literally just products.... How is this legal?? Rescuers, like scottysanimals and you, always bring pet realities to light.

[@juliegibson7002]

It’s horrifying that a child can just reach in and grab an animal like that. I was shocked. I’m so glad you butt in about the size of that cage. I really dislike pet stores in uk but I’m so glad they are given tons of food, veggies and big spaces.

[@chanellethomas6886]

The small animal enclosures in pets at home are cruel and well below the minimum requirements. I'm not sure what kind of pet shops you're going to.

[@Anglesslays]

Yeah it’s really sad

[@Reyyymeow]

that 'rat' cage is insane, that's not suitable for any small animals honestly it's horrible. i hate pet store cages, they never have the correct measurements and they obviously don't care about it because if they did care then they would sell the correct size cages and enclosures rather than selling the horrible cheap plastic stuff that is far too small

[@emilyfunk9560]

OMG why would you take kids into a pet store KNOWING they’re going to cry about getting them… if you cant afford it, why are you doing it? The kids are going to lose interest in the next 12 hours. This video was so cringe. Thank you for spreading knowledge and love towards these babies.

[@SRHMorbid]

I remember when my daughter wanted a guinea pig….she still doesnt have one. Not because i wasnt interested i absolutely love them and had them as a kid. But atm i couldnt care for them. She understood and is willing to wait.

[@Petwonders-dogs]

Finally someone that understands

[@emmaskabelund8086]

My mom just told me that she was surprised at how interested I kept being in taking care of “my” animals. She knew that she would step in if I lost interested at all or if I missed a cleaning. But I never did miss any cleaning.

[@CompanionPupsNZ]

Here in New Zealand, pet stores haven't been allowed to sell any live animals other than fish for quite a few years now. We still have typical breeder issues for all animals, but pet store rules changed for the better, in regards to live animal sales, in recent years ❤

[@the_pet_herd]

Yes I live in NZ ❤

[@Poppy-liliy]

Same it’s pretty good but sometimes you see a cat in a very big cadge with lots of toys in NZ IN a PET store

[@lexTS89]

I love how gentle you were with helping them out.

[@nextresistance]

Reptile person here. That chameleon did not look very good. Way too small an enclosure even temporarily obviously. But while it was a short glimpse, the way it was holding itself looked like possibly metabolic bone disease caused by not getting the proper lighting and supplements. That can get really bad over time and it’s one of the worst problems with pet store “informed” impulse buyers of lizards. We’ve got a place like this in my town too. A few things I have to buy there but going in always makes me sad.

[@tw33233]

Omg pretty sure I know that place! It's pretty awful. Randomly stopped in a while back and saw that in with the feeders rats there was this elderly, sick/injured looking rat who clearly looked like a former pet. Asked one of the employees and sure enough his owner had surrendered him to the store and they put him in with the feeders, where he was getting attacked and had developed a URI 😢 Felt terrible and got him medical attention. Named him Roger and he was absolutely mean as shit lol, but understandable considering what he'd been through. At least he had a few months of peace at the end of a hard life 🥲

[@sallylovesguineapigs]

That is just horrifying, I have never seen as many animals at one petstore in my life. I blame all of this on the government, they need to make a change and they just don’t

[@agnessjoberg5109]

I dont understand how it can be legal to treat animals like this😥

[@Amiyahpetlover]

Same

[@EllaPlayzxx]

For real this is awful

[@cheyennejudithcw]

It’s horrible. And in Ohio they have no laws against the maltreatment of small animals from what I understood. I wonder how many other states have no laws in place to protect small creatures…

[@Amiyahpetlover]

@cheyennejudithcw yeah I live in Ohio and it's true

[@fitzguineavision]

I've had that debate with many before about how purchasing from a pet store isn't really rescuing an animal, it's supporting the animal mills because to the store it's just another item on the shelf at the end of that day, as sad as it is. I think it's a controversial subject for sure. I'm glad you were there to at least intervene and help them get a more appropriate cage ( not big enough as you mentioned - but better than what he would have walked out with)

[@the_pet_herd]

I am 12 yrs old and have had my two piggies for about 4 yrs. When I first got them they were living in an outdoor pet store cage, but since watching your videos my piggies are in a 2,5 c&c cage living their best live. Keep doing what you are doing, because it really helps.

[@Melissa-Izabella]

Thank you for doing what you do!

[@raelenekennedy1412]

in Australia now it is illegal to sell animals in pet stores

[@LiquidSm0ke]

How do you buy pets ?

[@CeleWolf]

​@LiquidSm0ke regulated breeders I'd assume.

[@jillbrewer2335]

@@LiquidSm0ke Gumtree or a rescue

[@beccaandgoodman]

Shame on pet stores honestly for not educating customers better.. that cage was too small for a rat...

[@ShwintyKat]

It looks exactly like all the Uncle Bills out here in Indiana, the floor around the guinea pigs and rabbits are usually covered in tiny cages with older piggies and bunnies that were returned by families like those people

[@luvlytxchicpr445]

Maybe showing a few pictures of C&C cages and playpens would have been helpful. I would have been eternally grateful if someone would have showed me when I first became a guinea pig and bunny parent. Luckily, I learned very quickly by watching responsible pet owners like yourself on proper care. Now I keep handy pictures of suitable enclosures to show people I encounter that may be making an impulse buy. They seem grateful for the advice, and it saves them money in the long run. It is still hard to watch because many don't know the long-term care and proper food these precious pets require. Loving pet owners are continually learning the proper way. It never ends. You did the right thing by speaking up.

[@cindym7234]

This was so upsetting! Thank you for showing this reality. Love from Texas ❤

[@indesomniac]

It’s really frustrating watching the dad just give into the demands of his kids because they started crying; garbage parenting which is setting himself, his kids, and those pigs up for failure. If he isn’t prepared to take care of exotic animals, it’s irresponsible of him as the adult to assume his KIDS are prepared for that. Lazy parenting at its finest. Thank you for trying.

[@Aloona.a]

Thank you for advocating for these animals!

[@slayingminion2]

I love your videos! I have a pig named snickerdoodle, and i first got her alone. But from watching your videos, i got a more understanding of piggies and we are getting a sister for her tommorow. They have a big c&c cage waiting for them!! ❤

[@hauntgarden]

1:30 YES!! 👏👏 Say it louder. People need to stop behaving like purchasing an animal from a pet store is an act of goodwill or a "rescue". All it does is tell them their "product" sold and they need to replace it again and again. The cycle can end if there is no consumer demand.

[@sharonmcandrew5046]

I’m glad you mentioned to the dad on the Guinea pigs he didn’t look interested I dread to think in next couple of months what will happen to them when they get bored makes me want to cry when seeing videos like that your right people should be brushing up on their knowledge before getting any kind of animal 🎉

[@theresayingling2327]

I feel sorry for the two guinea pigs that they brought, the two children are going to not handle them properly and they will treat them like toys, so sad 😒

[@yms4355]

Thank you so much for exposing this. People need to call these stores out.

[@GamingWhiz14]

I remember when I was little and got a hamster from a pet store as a Christmas gift. She would do all the normal stress signs but I just thought it was cute😢🐹❤

[@agnes2344]

YES!!! Please people rescue animals from shelters! Thankyou Austin for everything you do for all the animals!!❤

[@monarchscried4915]

i never seen ferrets in a tank that small

[@Temms]

6:02 those cages are awful.. They have nowhere to hide and can barely walk in it. They are probably nervous 24/7

[@Olivee367]

I work at a petstore (a chain one), and this is what i love about where i work. You bring up that rat cage asking for a guinea pig, we'll deny you. We won't sell you anything, cause its clear you don't know what you're doing. We'll even deny betta sales

[@daniellerussak1665]

The birds!!!!! The birds get soooooooooo neglected.... I could hear stressed sun conures....... 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@EllaPlayzxx]

I LOVE YOU SO MUCH YOUR SUCH A GOOD INFLUENCE I WISH WE HD MORE PEOPLE LIKE YOU BRO UR AMAZING ❤️❤️❤️😭😭😭🙏🙏🙏

[@Orcalover.]

It amazes me how these animals are being kept❗️I often spend my time at my pet store, I often have to educate people and now all the employes look at me like I’m some crazy highschooler❗️Keep up the good work and I hope your channel grow❗️❤

[@TheKatarinaGiselle]

I’m the future, you should just say exactly what you wanted to say. I understand it is scary..but in a few more years you will be older and I promise you, you won’t give a f anymore! So just practice being brave now and say what’s on your mind! Don’t worry about giving him an out on something he didn’t want to do in the first place, especially when the kids will end up learning in the process. As a mom, ai approve of what you wanted to say!

[@Temms]

I'm happy that in the netherlands animals in pet stores get good living spaces. I always see fairly large cages for guineapigs with houses, hay and vegetables. Hamsters get appropriate cages as well

[@totallynotsammm]

not all the time tho i see many pet stores with small glass cages with nothing in them

[@clinthenderson3168]

Hey there Brother. I'm really glad you make videos like this because yes the babies aka Guinea Pigs 🐹 are fragile animals. You have to handle them with care and attention. You are absolutely correct about EVERYTHING you said. I'm really glad you built up the courage to say something in behalf of the piggies/ guinea pigs. I've quite a few over the years. I made mistakes along the way doing my research and watching videos like your definitely helped me and taught me as well. So really appreciate videos like this one and others. Peace and Blessings 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@xshannonBAKER]

Pet stores really annoy the hell out of me! I would love to open a more ethical ‘pet store’/rescue and try to showcase and advocate more appropriate care for your buns, pigs and hamsters etc ❤

[@agnes2344]

Where were the water bottles for the guinea pigs??? Omg this makes me so sad.

[@savnygren]

Ouffff, how she just picked up the guinea pig like that and ”this is my favourite animal right now” makes me so mad wtf

[@luc9108]

i feel like its should be vital for people to know about animals. maybe not like knowing everything but like "so, hey! this is a living being, you cannot treat them like a toy. they feel fear, anger, happines, etc, just like you." In my side though, as a teenager myself, I feel like kids from this generation care a lot more about animals than like adults. But yeah it's totally true that if there's little kids barely now in that shop wanting a guinea pig and have to make the decision right there, they're not informed.

[@totallynotsammm]

the rat cage aint even good for rats imagine a guinna pig

[@CelesteSerrano-i3r]

I love your videos so much! I love when you save animals! Btw hi it’s “Taylor”

[@Cazameilia]

I watched a video where two men were dumpster diving outside a pet store and found/ rescued still living fish that had just been thrown away to slowly die,, they were knowledgable on fish (its a fish care/rescue channel) and were able to save most of them in time. but if that's the attitude of pet stores in general I'm not surprised this happens either :( I won't buy from pet stores that sell animals anymore, all my fur babies of any type come from rescue now.

[@tulnep2890]

I barely survived the whole video

[@ashham2784]

I got a mouse they had by itself for free due to "aggression", they where going to feed her to a snake at the end of the day if I didn't take her... Poppy could not live with other mice, she live 8 years in total and I loved her so much!! The truth was that she was horribly abused, that's why she was "aggressive" she was terrified!! Pet stores are bad in this way.... edit: spelling

[@Alphabetwillbet]

Here in france, it’s illegal and reprimanded for pet stores to sell kittens or puppies since a while now because “it’s shocking to see them behind glass walls without their mama”, but it’s fully legal to sell reptiles, rabbits, chickens, small rodents, birds or fishes, the double standard is crazy. And the low prices make it even worse… it just encourages impulse buying. I’m glad my parents never gave in when I was a kid 🫠 Gladly, there are pet stores like Maxizoo which don’t sell animals. That’s where I go when I need something for my dog, because they don’t sell animals but also don’t sell abuse objects like shock collar, prong collars etc 🙌

[@Soaps-v4c]

I have 2 gerbils (ant and dec) and it took 4 months to research and now I have a really good cage and lots of other stuff and they are so happy but I watched this and I nearly cried.❤❤🎉😢

[@kerithoma1955]

It would be really cool if you could go to different locations of pet stores to see what their animal pet husbandry is like be interesting

[@neelymurphy6797]

Kids are only interested in guinea pigs because they're cute and cuddly looking. Those reasons are not the right reasons for anyone to get them. Nuanced interesting and subtle behaviors of the pigs over long term are the reasons a person will enjoy them, and most kids don't have that level of patience or understanding, so they will end up seeing a stinky animal that is actually more gross the more they learn about it and probably more work and money to keep them even what's considered acceptably clean, but honestly unless you're doing constant spot cleaning or bathing them before touching them, it's still nasty because they're animals that live in their waste and there's just not much to get around it. There will always be visible waste laying there in the cage that they walk and sit in. When the kids and parents see that reality, they will be dumped at a shelter or worse or passed on to others that will eventually perpetuate the cycle. Guinea pigs are only for adults and maybe some older kids that are interested in them for the right reasons and willing to withstand the type of maintenance.

[@Haunteddollllover]

Hermit crabs are so underrated they need at lest a 20 gallon tanks. With salt water and fresh water pools they can live over 50 years with proper care. Don’t implus buy them like Guinea pigs

[@fluffynonnie]

Omg my heart hurting me. Everywhere animals abuse 😢😢😢. Poor babies 😢😢😢. When they stop treating these little souls so bad.😢

[@WhatWasMyNameAgain]

In the UK, there are laws on how live mammals must be kept on display. They need a proper roof (unlike in this store), a certain standard of food, water and enrichment as well as one staff member trained with veterinary skills. We only have one major pet store chain anyways (we also have smaller breeders too) This is absolutely disgraceful

[@CeleWolf]

Sadly they are still not cared for correctly. We have more than one large chain of pet shops.

[@MarrisaPlays]

so randomly we went in to a small pet store they had reptiles and mostly reptile stuff but i found signs of mammal rodent type of products and asked. She was actually planning to get some in the store so i mentioned that she should look into midwest cages if she has guinea pigs for sale since anything smaller is only big enough to be considered a travel or emergency cage. I don't know that my words were heard but here's hoping

[@mariatrapani851]

LOVELY VIDEO TODAY, THANKS YES ENJOYED SEEING THE PET STORES IN YOUR COUNTRY, LOVE TO SEE MORE OF YOUR PET STORES. UNFORTUNATELY MANY PET STORES ARE LIKE YOU SAY, I HAVE EXPERIENCED PET STORES THAT ARE NOT SUITABLE TO KEEP ANIMAL PETS. AND IT MAKES MY HEART SINK TO SEE LITTLE PETS IN POOR STATE AT TIMES. AND YOU CANNOT COMPLAIN ABOUT IT.

[@queenchoyo6016]

There has to be a way to get stores to stop selling animals. Wouldn't it be great if all pet stores had space for rescues and shelters to use for adoptions? Seeing all the animals in your video broke my heart.

[@cedarpinespets]

my face when i see that austin posted a vid: 😱 😱😱😱😱😁😁😁😁😁😁😁🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹

[@RhiannonBullock-gp5pb]

Thank you so much for speaking up I am quite young having animals I had a hamster when I was like 8 and I absolutely hated how small my cage was but my parents weren't educated and I didn't know and I have guinea pigs now at 15 years old and I have to say I am always trying to improve I actually got mine from a breeder and I got 3 girls but one do them turned out to be pregnant and she gave birth to one baby girl and we kept her and made the space bigger and I realised after that the mother had extra nipples really small mind you but definitely not normal however her baby didn't and I also volunteer at a rescue now and then and I adopted a spade male he's alittle older then them but they get along well and I really do adore them and your videos always inspire me I've always been upset about climate change and the effect on animals and I hope when I'm older I will have a job that can help animals big and small and maybe even do rescues like you!!

[@courtneymorrison6209]

I got my 2 guinnie pigs from a pet shop impulsively knowing nothing at all abt them mainly for my younger sister who now has no interest in them but I’ve been watching ur videos an no the care they have is horrible so very soon I’m getting a 4 by 6 c&c cage and will slowly upgrade. if I’m honest I wish I never got them but can’t wait to see them thrive in there new cage with ur fleece and toys thank you so so much for everything you do u have generally changed my life I or anyone I no will NEVER be going to pet shops any where especially the uk because the cages are not only tiny there filthy

[@TTVOurLadysTears]

I'm glad you at least helped him understand that getting a bigger cage is better for them. I HOPE that dad was just tired that day, because I know how exhausting going out with my one kid is, having TWO begging if we went somewhere would be a lot more to deal with. I hope dad is willing to take care of and assume responsibility for these animals, and look up things about them when he gets them home... But I have my doubts. Also something about this video made me at least happy that I, as a person who doesn't know much about small animals and rodents as pets (I focus more on dogs, cats, birds, etc--) I would at least make you happy if you were to see me and my daughter in a store with her begging "MOM PLEEEEASE CAN WE HAVE A BUNNY???" because my response would be "We are not going to leave the store with a rabbit because neither of us know how to properly take care of one. But what we CAN do is look around at the rabbits, watch them and see how they interact with each other and people being around them, and then when we go home we can start looking up information about different kinds of rabbits and what they need to be happy and healthy if we were to bring them home and see if that's something we can do. How about that? That way, if we decide it is something we can afford to do money, time, and energy wise, we will know more about how to best take care of them and if we can provide the kind of space and lifestyle that they would need to be happy."

[@Preppylifestyle-ck4rm]

Hiiiii I love ur vids they are so fun to watch!

[@shaneowens970]

I think there should be a lot more community rescues with supplies you can buy there and free or low cost health checks. I don't think it's reasonable to expect people to adopt elderly piggies that are special needs and a lot of rescues are over run with those, they need to be put into foster homes or guinea pig sanctuary or put down. The younger healthy piggies that are higher candidate for adoption should be on the floor ready to meet people and there should be piggy speed dating for when a piggies lost a litter mate as that's the best shot for adoption for a pig over 3 years old.

[@Lacey_does.stuff1]

Your my favorite KZbinr❤

[@rhondaparks9372]

That's why I'm so glad in Tampa Florida Hillsborough county where I live it's outlawed to sell rabbits in a pet store and the same thing with Pinellas county it is also illegal to sell rabbits at a pet store they need to do the same for guinea pigs make them illegal to sell in pet stores Austin thank you for exposing the pet store and yes I would like to see more videos like that exposed to people in the pet stores of how they treat the animals and maybe try to educate them proper housing and care for them please and thank you

[@nightskylerj]

I’m from Miami you can sell whatever a poacher can catch 💀

[@AnnabellDaish]

I got 23 guinea pig + 2 baby guinea pig, 4 rabbit and 2 cat

[@teagancooperrr]

this was so hard to watch. the way I wouldve info dumped on that dad educating him on proper care.

[@AuroraEgan-t6g]

I got 2 gerbils both girls and I make sure that theres paper cardboard and loads of chewing stuff, they don't have a sand bath for the time being for they where eating they're actual food bowl, but anyways whenever I go to socialise them I always give them the choice to come to me, if they don't I'm super careful and yeah. If you have any tips of enrichment I'm all ears to make them even more happy ☺

[@cayleehannum8241]

i was able to in a pet store to get a family to get all the right stuff for the guinea pigs and the pet store i was at had big cages for guineas so i was able to get them to get the biggest one

[@pistachioqueen2024]

That just broke my heart watching that. I am 62 years old and i have so much love for guinia pigs. I do want 2 females , but my knowledge knows I can't buy them yet. I know the price of a setup and hay food and toys, all the extraas, just a startup is like 300 and up... I want my future babies to be happy and healthy....................................... Also a question? I want Pet insurance, do you have any recommendations?

[@f.g.8453]

In switzerland pet stores are pretty good actually, they all have enrichment’s food water yes and fresh wedgies sticks from an orchard for the guineapigs decent sized cages the only thing is the minimum cage size where they sell is too small also there is a law you can‘t buy singular guineapigs

[@PatientIam]

You did good!

[@janaedeason3828]

Yes this was a fun video. Unfortunately I have two guinea pig from a pet store like the kids my son wanted a guinea pig . I did look it up because I never had a Guinea pig . They are happy and healthy. Like you said my son at times get’s bored of them but they have give me a lot of company:).

[@xoselhket]

I'm so sick of people getting animals and NOT caring about them. Oh I'm a dog lover, we got a Kelpie for a tiny backyard because they so cute. Never looks at the dog again.

[@manycatz3746]

So many people just dont care....its just a rodent. Thats their attitude, if it dies oh well just get another. I had a simular situation. Little girl telling her dad she wanted it. I told him they are high maintenance pets and you need 2, told him about c&c cage, and watch KZbin videos so you know what you are getting into. i could tell eyes are glazing over. Employee came over debunking everything i said. Only good thing he didn't leave with a guinea pig

[@kallisteinbarge5656]

I go to pet stores all the time just to look at and take pictures of animals then leave. I think you'll be okay ❤

[@kallisteinbarge5656]

Also, letting your child tantrum/cry their way into getting their way is NOT good parenting, especially for something as important as an entire living being

[@butterflylove312]

Yes is like to see more

[@PhoenixDinan2582]

👇under 10minutes🐽🐾💖

[@lorrainegoodrich1280]

Please tell me you reported them? I'm so upset.

[@MarTina-on1ti]

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[@agnes2344]

A child should have a pet but only with the help of the parent to take care of it. There is no way these kids will do everything it takes to take care of these animals. It just makes me so mad watching things like this.

[@Alondra-l2f]

Dear parents pls get a back bone!! You’re are the ADULT do not let your children manipulate you . A person who has been alive less time then you ex a 1-18 year old should not have that much control over your decisions financially or otherwise, let alone mind. You’re doing a disservice to not only the animals, your kids, but also yourself have some self respect and tell the kids NO because you’re the adult not them if we let kids run the world the world would be destroyed. Sincerely a human with logic you’re welcome:)

[@Rkk-kk3gw]

Hey can any of you guys recommend any similar channels to The Pig Room? Doesn’t have to be about guinea’s specifically, just any good animal centered channel. I love this channel & everything I’ve learned from it❤ surprisingly I’ve had a hard time finding anything similar that I could also enjoy watching and grow from

[@phoenixrising3219]

But you didn't show the fish. Dead animals are picked out before the stores open. I worked for a pet store. The things I witnessed

[@creamymoon357]

Do more vids like this plssssssss

[@EllaPlayzxx]

HOW DID YOU NOT NOTICE THE BUNNY ENCLOSURES HAD WATER BOTTLES😭😭😭😭😭😭 5:16

[@myoldvhstapes]

The guinea pigs in the wooden boxes had their water bottles hung OUTSIDE the enclosure.

[@berthah2145]

The most people on the world have a lot to learn about animals. My I hate that their ar no better laws for it in the interest for the best live for animals.

[@officeniah]

hii, im a New Guinea pig owner & have a lot of questions do you have a email that I could maybe contact you on ?

[@Libbys-piggies]

Hi, I’m not him but I know plenty about Guinea pigs as I’ve owned them for awhile and done lots of research so can give you some advice and answer your questions if you like!

[@michellesmolek2904]

I’m just at the point where you are saying the dad had no interest etc..he was just making his daughters happy…but in a way he did have interest in that moment, he listened to your advice about the cage…he heard you. There is a limited amount anyone can say in a public pet store, without seeming like harassment etc…but what you said worked. He heard you. Sure we all want better for the piggies here. Yes they will likely end up in a rescue..I have seven here right now the local shelter asked me to help with. No doubt the were impulse pet store buys…I might have said I have a you tube and make fun content about piggies and you and your daughter might like to check it out..when I adopt out piggies I always give Saskias page as where people can go for the correct information on piggy care. I should give your page too….anyway…for that moment he heard you….so it was a small win…

[@PetsforLive44]

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[@LexPawzz]

I hate this so much im under 16 so im still a kid but before i get an animal i research alot i think kids over at least 12 are capable of doing research themselves if they are allowed on the internet i have a hand reared cockatiel in a mini aviary jn my room and a hamster in a huge diy cage i got my first hamster when i was 9 an i kept him in a small old bird cage for 2 days then i made my parents to make a bigger cage still not the best but better then 2 weeks later got fed up and turned my huge toy box into his cage with 700+ square inches now my newish hamster is in his cage ❤❤❤i love your channel From:Lex_Pazz

[@Chi-jv4je]

I’m first

[@FunkyFrogllc]

Personally I don’t like this kind of content from you because it’s a losing game the parents don’t care and this happened hundreds of times a day so ultimately it isn’t really helping the problem but maybe something on information sharing or working some support of free pamphlet or book that can help with care? Or even political stuff like working on posting reform of these pet stores

[@a.shaeoconnell798]

ngl it made me very uncomfortable that you followed the people throughout the store, filmed them without their knowledge or permission, and posted film of them online without their knowledge or permission. it would be uncomfortable if you were doing this to grown people, but it's very uncomfortable because you were doing this to a grown person with his two young kids. this is a very uncomfortable video and i would not like to watch more videos like this, please.

[@ThePigRoom]

The point was to expose the reality of how bad pet stores could be. I never planned on running into individuals who were impulse buying guinea pigs, but thought this would be a vital portion to show. The point of a “hidden camera” is for it to be hidden.

[@a.shaeoconnell798]

​@@ThePigRoom imo, you should have filmed the pet store. you shouldn't have followed, filmed, and posted the people in it without their knowledge or permission. imo, it is a gross violation of privacy. it would have been better, imo, to film yourself speaking about your interaction with the people in the store. not only would have it been better for the people, whose privacy wouldn't have been violated, but i think it would have been better for you. they could have called the police on you.

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theyre in a public space

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