I am sorry for your situation. In my experience with Petco, mortality rates among their animals are always higher. I will never buy animals from them anymore; I have seen too many of their "sicklings" die. And I would really raise an eyebrow when they put something on special. Our local store is currently on probation for nasty enclosure violations. The whole corporation right now is actually under fire because of their gross negligence. Most of the employees really don't have a clue as to what some of these animals need; some do not even care!

It's often a bummer, when you may not have other good pet stores to choose from. I have visited some horrific ma & pa stores! Luckily for me in our remote location, we have a few good ones, and one awesome store.

Good luck!

Steven