Re: MMC poster and press release re: PACT abuse case

by LilyGrace Fri Jan 14, 2011 8:27 pm

They always advertise as "best kept in pairs" What they should put is "When neutered, rabbits are best kept in pairs"...then people wld think twice about buying two!! Just a simple rewording would be enough to educate or cause people to ask questions about why/how/when these things should be done.
I hate it when I see animals in the adoption section there because they were originally for sale, it is as if they are old stock and being sold for discount or no1 will bother because they aren't tiny and cute anymore! Mad

Don't apologise for your rant, I totally agree.

by Jay Fri Jan 14, 2011 8:37 pm

I think all buns should leave pet shops neutered, if people want to breed, they should go to a breeder who knows what they are doing, not pick up random buns from pet shops, who, as we can see, could have come from anywhere, may be embedded with God knows what problems etc.
But they won't do this, because the buns will no longer be babies, and will loose the 'instant purchase' appeal. It's irresponsible, and ends up with these poor buns in glass enclosures, and a load of waffle about 'no-one wanted me...etc', and mis-sexed rabbits being sold who then re-produce and add to the burdoning rescue population. I refuse to buy anything for Stewie from a pet shop that sells animals.
Grrrr....

by Vince the bunny Fri Jan 14, 2011 9:02 pm

What do they do with the animals they cannot rehome? Or is that a stupid question.............

by LilyGrace Fri Jan 14, 2011 9:23 pm

Vince the bunny wrote:What do they do with the animals they cannot rehome? Or is that a stupid question.............

I always wander that :/...doesn't bare thinking about

by Velvet.Tears Fri Jan 14, 2011 10:50 pm

When I went P@H once I asked what they do if the bunnies for example are in the adoption section for a very long time and she said to me theat no matter how long it takes they stay here forever! Because I asked about Pip because she had been there a long time and no one would buy her because she has teeth problems which need trimming every 3 months and they also had her speyed she said to me that they spey/neuter there bunnys after 6 montsh if they still havent found a home. She was very nice and she reassured me that all there animals there do have a home for life if they do not find anyone.

by Vince the bunny Sat Jan 15, 2011 7:20 am

sadly though at the end of the day it's a business, they are there to make a profit and with the best of intentions I find it hard to believe they keep all the animals they cannot rehome/sell. They must have loads of lonely bunnies at the back of their store (perhaps more than they have in store MMC poster and press release re: PACT abuse case - Page 2 1148

MMC poster and press release re: PACT abuse case - Page 2 1148

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by Jay Sat Jan 15, 2011 9:49 am

Janak (Coco) used to work for P@H, and they don't remove animals, they do just go to the adoption bit, but this is a good thing (as much as it can be) as it makes them use proper stock control.

To bring this back to topic - I don't have twitter, but maybe someone could tweet the celebrities that contributed to Ingrid tarrant's book - the Rabbit whisperer?
Alice Beer, Nick Ferrari (he has a radio talk show on LBC) Chris and Ingrid Tarrant, Paul O'Grady, Paul Daniels, Andrew Castle, Lisa Maxwell, Mike Batt (Composer, 'Bright Eyes' ) - Thanks Very Happy

Reallly happy with the response to this guys, and happy that there's posters been sent out already, well done, let's keep it up Thumbs Up

by Grin Sat Jan 15, 2011 9:54 am

P@H are donating to this cause. They are sending equipment to help PACT thanks to the twitter campaign.

As for their adoption centre, are you aware of the awful story of the adoption centre in P@H Gloucester? It's a shocking tale of what goes on behind closed doors at these places.

I'm thankful to P@H for helping the horsford rabbits but i will boycott their stores because of their practices. Sad

by Jay Sun Jan 16, 2011 7:19 pm

No I don't know it, I can imagine Sad

Any help in this situation is valuable to the rescue, so fair play to them, but I agree with your stance Smile

by Jay Sun Jan 16, 2011 7:20 pm

Corrina wrote:Hear hear.

I reckon a lot of people who are unaware, would be up in arms if they knew about this. It needs bringing to the attention of the wider public, and especially the situation that the sanctuary are now in. But definitely the cause of it - this should not be going on at all. What I cant understand is why people go to pet shops when there are so many homeless rabbits already? We only have to look on local notice/advert boards to see "home wanted for bunny now Im bored of it" written on cards. And who in their right mind would want to eat rabbit meat when the poor animal was carrying infections and diseases? The next person who smirks at me about rabbit stew, will be gleefully informed about this, and I look forward to reeling off the list that has syphillis, pasturella, rat-bite infection, myxi etc on it.

Let us know how that goes Corrina, you're a legend Thumbs Up

by Velvet.Tears Tue Jan 18, 2011 12:56 am

I forwarded the links onto my vet and they are going to print off the poster and put it up in store Thumbs Up

by Corrina Tue Jan 18, 2011 1:33 pm

Does anyone know the reason why the RSPCA refused to help in this case?Am rather intrigued as to what their answer will be.
Apparently they were the first people contacted by the hospital, when the situation was revealed to them, and said there was nothing they could do. Ive tried to email but am experiencing problems, and waiting forever for the page on which to email to appear. Perhaps it knows we are on the war path!
Will not be put off though - I shall contact them in hand-writing on my best Brooke-Bond if necessary....

by Corrina Tue Jan 18, 2011 1:48 pm

I meant Basildon-Bond, not Brooke-Bond!! Brooke-bond make teabags...

by Jay Tue Jan 18, 2011 1:50 pm

Oh darling, the Basildon-Bond will be perfect Laughing

You could always send them a tea bag too Wink

I don't know why they wouldn't touch it, but it's not uncommon. I worry about their priorities (in some branches), but I shouldn't say more as it's probably defamatory or similar.

However, it's my opinion that if these were dogs, their response would have been different, and the donations would have flooded in ... As they are rabbits, however, less chance of generating public support, ergo.......

by Catsknickers Tue Jan 18, 2011 1:51 pm

Corrina wrote:Does anyone know the reason why the RSPCA refused to help in this case?Am rather intrigued as to what their answer will be.
Apparently they were the first people contacted by the hospital, when the situation was revealed to them, and said there was nothing they could do. Ive tried to email but am experiencing problems, and waiting forever for the page on which to email to appear. Perhaps it knows we are on the war path!
Will not be put off though - I shall contact them in hand-writing on my best Brooke-Bond if necessary....

I spoke to the boss of my branch today and she is contacting the national chief welfare officer as she wants some questions answered.

by Corrina Tue Jan 18, 2011 2:44 pm

Jay, they'll be getting no Earl Grey round 'ere, until I get some answers!!

Charlotte, thats brilliant...please let me know of any outcome.

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