I'm sorry if any posting in this club has upset your daughter. It
sounds to me that the pet shop she was dealing with dose the right
thing, and each rat is assured a loving home. But if you are offended
by the story about the sick pet shop rat, well, it's best you do not
continue membership because as from my experience in animal welfare
and 13 years rehousing these animals - have I got some pet shop horror
stories for you...but..ignorance is bliss.
While there are some very well run, genuine pet shops out there there
are some very cruel ones too - Like the pet shop in Kilsyth who kills
their excess rats and guinea pigs by putting them in plastic bags and
bashing them on a bench top. I have mobile phone cammera footage of
it!!!
If members cannot express their cruelty concerns inside this club,
then this club would be failing to assist in one of the most important
roles it was founded for ...to try and improve the status of the
rat..and to allow networking and fellowship between all of us who love
and adore these creatures.
thanks,
Rebekah Blackwolf-Mitchell