Chances are, if you have children, you also have a few pets.  That said, buying into a children's franchise that sells pet and pet care products can be costly and difficult.  Among other things, you will need to make sure that the animals you sell are healthy and well cared for.  At the same time, if you do not buy into a reputable company, you may receive animals that were raised in breeding mills and other cruel settings.  Unfortunately, this will cause you a number of problems.   You may even find that your store will be shut down or investigated  on a routine basis to make sure that you do not treat the animals in a humane fashion.