A large majority of the animals within Pets at Home come from third party breeders - animals sold by pet shops and other traders who did not breed the individuals themselves. In order to keep up with the nation's demand of rabbits, guinea pigs, other small furries, reptiles and fish, these animals often come from "pet mills"; a commercial breeding facility that doesn't meet requirements set out by the Animal Welfare Act 2006. (The need for a suitable environment, diet, to be housed with/apart from other animals, display natural behaviours and be free from pain/suffering/injury/disease). Animals bred here are in poor health, carry too many litters, often inbred and kept in unsuitable conditions. When sent to pet shops like Pets at Home, they usually have underlying health conditions, which can be displayed in behavioural issues, like stress/aggression/repeated behaviour patterns, sold far too young and many do not meet the life expectancy. If Pets at Home were to source their animals from licensed, experienced breeders with grounded knowledge about that particular animal which can be passed on, the animals they sell would be in good health, a suitable age to be separated from their mother and likely to be more tame and friendly. Their Adoption Corners are a step in the right direction to meeting animal welfare needs, but people are more likely to buy a young animal rather than adopt an older one. Licensed, ethical breeders will want their livestock to go to good homes who can meet the animals' needs, and therefore this will also decrease the likelihood of "impulse purchasing" pets, and Pets at Home catering their enclosures/enrichment/food to meet requirements, as majority of their products still fall under minimum, are not suitable or can pose as a threat to animal health. I understand that selling animals will never be a thing of the past, and impulse buys will always be carried out (lockdown 2020 is a good example of this) but if the animals purchased are healthy, bred properly and have their needs met, then animal welfare is sure to become paramount. If this petition can meet the attention of Pets at Home, then we may see a difference in the care they promote for their small furries, reptiles and fish.