Every time I go to this pet store i find something new. First I hate the fact that they keep breeding rabbits, and second when I go there I always leave the store telling the people who work there to give them water because the water bottle is OUTSIDE the cage, or to care for a rabbit who is BLEEDING out of his nose....It makes me so sad, I want to go there and love the rabbits but I feel like I can't even go inside anymore because of this stupid people who work and own the place. What should I do??? I want what's best for the rabbits, they are so cute and they treat them so bad :( they don't even have hay or anything. Just guinea pig's food. Any ideas?
2006-11-28 11:34:54 · 35 answers · asked by Goddess of the Moon 3 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
In Pennsylvania, it's the Department of Agriculture that regulates live pet sales, kennels, etc.
Our local SPCA will only deal with hoarders, cruelty on an individual level. They tell people to call Agriculture Deparment about commercial complaints. Maybe your's is better than ours.
2006-11-28 11:42:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Call the Local Humane Society and ASPCA. Sometimes you really have to keep calling the authorities. If you have a chapter of "Action for Animals" where you live they will help get the right authorities there. Don't give up, please pursue the matter. I had to report neighbors who caught a groundhog with a cruel leg trap then put a plastic pail over it in 90+ heat. I kept calling all the authorities and they (the neighbors) got fined by the Humane Society, Game Commission and Local police! (Unfortunately the groundhog had to euthanized because it was so badly injured)
2006-11-28 11:47:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Report them to the humane society.
2. Report them to animal control.
3. Write to your local newspaper. There is usually a section you can write to and get some attention.
4. Locate a rabbit rescue in your area, and ask for guidance/help. Maybe they can take in some of the rabbits, help funds spay/neuter or find foster homes.
5. Find some info or someone willing to educate them.
6. Take photos to show the people you report them to.
7. Journal and write down everything you see/saw to share with those you report these people to. Document dates.
8. Have another person go in and do the same.
Sorry....I just hate pet stores.
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2006-11-28 11:45:41 · answer #3 · answered by libertydogtraining 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Call the local Humane Society, and they can look into the conditions. You could also report it to the local newspaper and maybe they would do an expose on it and embarrass the owner into improving conditions.
PS - if you really love rabbits, you can keep one in an apartment or house. There's a book about it called The House Rabbit Handbook. They housetrain themselves.
2006-11-28 11:40:48 · answer #4 · answered by Ginger/Virginia 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look up the phone number of your local Humane Society or ASPCA office and give them a call. They will send an officer out to inspect conditions at the pet store, and cite the owners if necessary. Then they will re-check the store at a later date, and if conditions have not improved, the owner will be in some serious trouble.
2006-11-28 11:38:41 · answer #5 · answered by Miss Maiko 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that you should get all informatin needed concerning this store as far as address and all document all incidents that you wittnessed. It would be good to get the names of the employees there by making another visit and paying attention to their badges. A second witness would also be good to make sure that you are not the only one who noticed such behavior. And lastly report it to the animal cruiety center in your location. Look in you phone book are call a veternarian office to get the cotact number. Good luck because animals deserve love just like human.
2006-11-28 11:42:49 · answer #6 · answered by csmitty 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You story makes me so angry and happy that you care! I would contact the local SPCA or Animal Control If you can't find one, call your police and see if they can give you a name.
This situation makes me so angry and it can be stopped, but often only temporarily and they start up again. I make a point of not giving those pet stores that sell bunnies any of my business and I let them know why.
2006-11-28 11:38:40 · answer #7 · answered by Martha G 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Call the Humane Society or the SPCA. Chances are they'll either have a division who can go take care of the problem, or they'll tell you who you need to call.
Thank you for caring about those rabbits.
2006-11-28 11:37:58 · answer #8 · answered by nosleepthree 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Call your local Humane Society or SPCA and ask to speak with someone that takes calls for cruelty investigation. Tell them what you have seen. Be specific and talk about the times you have seen it, that it is not a one or two time thing.
2006-11-28 11:39:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sadly these rabbits are probably sold for food for other animals therefore they dont care too much as long as they are kept alive. you could contact your local humane society or take a long shot and contact the ASPCA. don't give up and not do anything, these creatures need our help and us animal lovers have to be their voices. good luck and be tough!!!!
2006-11-28 11:38:25 · answer #10 · answered by Sarafinna 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋