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Last updated January 1, 2014

Pet Store Rating Form

This is the criteria section of the form. To obtain a printable version that includes the scoring and rating, please download the PDF file containing the complete form.

Melissa Kaplan, 1995

 

 

 

Store Evaluation
Scale: 1=Bad 10=Excellent

Animal Care Criteria
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1.
  Animals are correctly identified and labeled.
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2.
  Enclosures appropriately sized and not overcrowded.
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3.
  Enclosures are clean.
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4.
  Proper heating provided for each species (type, temperatures).
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5.
  UVB lighting provided as needed per species and appropriately installed.
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6.
  Water and bowls are clean and provided according to species' needs.
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7.
  Prey/Plants for each species is available, properly prepared/fed, and served.
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8.
  Animals appear well fed and hydrated
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9.
  No indication of disease, nutritional deficiencies, or parasites.
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16.
  Appropriate day/night cycles are being maintained for each species.

 

General Information and Education

 

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11.
  Store staff is knowledgeable about the species' and care requirements.
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12.
  Staff properly instructs/advises customers before and upon purchase.
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13.
  Accurate, updated caresheets care provided to customers for each species.
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14.
  Store carries appropriate supplies and equipment for the species sold.
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15.
  Endangered herps are marked. No prohibited species are exhibited or on sale.
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16.
  Store guarantees the health of its animals for a reasonable period of time.

 

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