I would also encourage you to contact the BBB of NV, state regulatory agencies, the tourism boards, the city council, and anybody else you can think of. I'm also going to offer some words of wisdom here- I hope I don't sound condecending, its just that I have done things like this alot, and have learned some lessons, so I'm sorry up front for anyone who may be offended. Use snail mail to write these people- it is harder to ignore. Keep copies of everything. If you can afford it, mail everyone a letter everyday. That can cost a book of stamps,but those poor animals are dying in that store. Think about how you would want your own animals defended. When you write- be nice. If we get nasty, people will write us off. Act like you know that the people you are writing to couldn't possibly have known about the abuse, as YOU know that they would never have let this continue had they known. Be firm in your demand that THIS WILL STOP. Not nasty-firm. Ask if you can help in any way, and offer to educate the pet store owners, if they will allow it-be nice. If there are those of you who are going to demonstrate- not only find out the laws re. this, but keep a copy with you. Contact the media, generally speaking, they have more pull than the adverage citizen. I have plenty of other ideas- if anyone is interested in organizing something, let me know. Oh- also request a reply, in writing of any action taken. Good Luck. Gerri [Posted in FML issue 3241]