I haven't been in a chain pet store for years! There is a bird farm about two miles away. Thsy breed CAGS and have MANY other birds also. There is another large bird farm about 30 miles away between Riverside and Corona (CA). I go there very seldom, however. Precious came from Parrots Naturally in Tarzana (CA). We have mail ordered from them. There are two, or were, local pet stores, one with food and items for dogs and cats (no animals) where I bought human grade cat food. (They had a fire and had not reopened the last time I went to town.) The other is general with an emphasis on acquatics. I shop with local merchants whenever possible. There was a pet store on the way to our bull dogs' veterinarian. I stopped whenever possible to talk with the two macaws. They were awsome, but not as awsiome as my grey:ohmy: :silly: :lol: !!!