Published April 9, 2026 by . Last Updated April 16, 2026. 2 min read Huge win for animals! Following multiple PETA investigations—each of which has revealed deprivation, immense animal suffering, and death—PetSmart has ended its sales of several live animal species, including turtles, tortoises, Cuban false chameleons, Bahamian anoles, and red claw crabs. Why PetSmart Ending Its Sale of Turtles, Tortoises, and Other Animals Matters For years, PetSmart has bought small animals from breeding and middleman operations that confine them to filthy, crowded conditions and deprive them of even the most basic care, so PETA welcomes the company’s decision to stop selling turtles and tortoises, species with highly specialized needs. PETA’s investigations of PetSmart suppliers have exposed systemic cruelty and neglect—including  thousands of bearded dragons  warehoused in filthy, barren plastic tubs and  workers slamming a bag containing live hamsters against a table  in an attempt to kill them.…