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i'm 13. can i buy supplies at a pet store without a parent/adult present?
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my 12 year old routinely makes purchases with cash or a gift card (either a store's card or a visa/amex card that acts like credit card but is a gift card) and has never had an issue. clothing, make-up, bath items, etc. i understand in some areas you need to be over 18 to buy certain markers, spraypaint, or other propellant items that can be fatal if inhaled. i see little issue with buying pet supplies, but it wouldn't hurt to have your sibling nearby if you think there will be an issue.
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