Rabbit Advocacy Animal Matters

More rabbit concerns and Petcetera's suppliers

Concerns over rabbits at Petcetera have been plenty, and as Petcetera and the BC SPCA have a business partnership both parties have been contacted numerous times over the years with regard to the sale of unsterilized baby bunnies, taken away from their mothers' at a too young age.  We've asked to be informed as to where the "stock" is coming from to supply the stores around the province, and have never received a reply.  The SPCA has been asked if the breeding facilities have been inspected, but again, silence.  We've asked head office what their organization is doing to address the plight of rabbits, but unfortunately, these companion animals seem to be overlooked.  It's the small groups and caring individuals, like the Rabbit Advocacy Group of BC, who are pushing the agenda forward and making rabbits matter. 

While the spin from large organizations, institutions, and companies makes for great public relations, it's the dedicated individuals behind the scenes who do the real work. 

From a BC SPCA press release dated May 4, 2005

(Eileen) Drever says people should be vigilant in ensuring that dogs they are purchasing from a pet store do not originate from a puppy mill and that other animals in the store have not come from unscrupulous breeders.  "Legitimate pet stores will be able to provide full details where their animals come from."  

In reality, they don't, and rabbits and the other little victims seem to be exempt from the same consideration. There's a real hierarchy here. 

We finally received our first bit of information regarding the sourcing of "livestock" (expendable commodities)  from a Petcetera employee who had worked in several stores in the Lower Mainland and on Vancouver Island.  Not only were the rabbits being supplied by the Dragon Trading Corporation, this company has a large warehouse breeding operation in the City of Richmond where all sort of critters are being constantly churned out to feed the pet industry.  Birds, mice, guinea pigs - you name it, it's a huge enterprise. 

And while Petcetera locations were being stocked on a weekly with baby rabbits, the sterilized adult rabbits supplied by the Vancouver and Burnaby branches for the PAWS pilot project at the Rupert store, languished.  Colbie and Sherry, like others, were there for months, and were finally bought by the rabbit rescue/action network.  Rabbit Advocacy continues to monitor Petcetera stores, documenting and reporting, and fighting to make a difference in their lives.  

Comment: (09/29/08)  When is Petcetera going to show some corporate responsibility and stop selling rabbits?  With all the press regarding idiotic and uncaring people dumping their unsterilized bunnies in parks, along the roadside, and wherever else is convenient, it's time to STOP this madness.  The result of human action is why we are seeing widespread colonies of rabbits in communities everywhere.  Where are the politicians and the BC SPCA in this matter?  DO NOT BUY FROM A BREEDER OR PET STORE.  DO NOT SUPPORT THIS RUTHLESS INDUSTRY.  We cannot stress this enough.  It's unconscionable that homeless animals are dying every day while Dragon Trading Corp., Live Small Animals, Mr. Urbani, and all the other players are profiting from those with no voice. 

   

 

 

DO NOT SUPPORT THE PEOPLE WHO PROFIT FROM THE MISERY OF INNOCENT BEINGS. 

 IT'S ALL ABOUT GREED.

 

SPEAK OUT - TAKE ACTION - KEEP FIGHTING - BE THE CHANGE - THE ANIMALS NEED YOU!