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By: Marlene Sivell

Marlene Sivell — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 12:22:37 +0000

I am trying to ADOPT a RESCUE dog from the A1K9 rescue.com and am concerned that they only have puppies and approved me within 1/2 an hour (no questions asked, didn’t even check my references). Their website says they are based in Ohio. What I’m hoping is someone can help me to perhaps give me the name of a regulating body that will assure me these puppies are indeed RESCUES and not coming from a “puppy mill”.

If you can help in anyway please contact me at msivell@bdo.ca.

Thank you!

By: Mary

Mary — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 04:39:01 +0000

Phoebe: Herb is pulling your chain, and you’re letting him. And your indignance only make it more fun for him to pull that chain just a little more, to see how far he can push ya. Stop sputtering, and he’ll stop pulling.

Scratch: I didn’t know that rabbits were the #3 stray. Bottom line is, though, I don’t like it that PetSmart sells *any* animals. But I can only think of one pet supply in the area that doesn’t sell one kind of critter or another.

By: Traci

Traci — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 21:48:14 +0000

Sigh, is it getting anyone here anywhere to name call and fling insinuations onto the other side? I am finding value in the posts of both “sides” here but the meanness is distracting.

By: Phoebe

Phoebe — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 21:44:19 +0000

It says right in the comment, Herb, and in your own from early this morning: A person who did “drop in out of the blue.” Why? Why now and why this topic? You agree with PetSmart, so why would you go looking for disagreement in order to post about it?

As for getting in the last word….Oh, hello. Pot. Kettle, here. Guess what? You’re black.

By: Herb

Herb — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 20:05:17 +0000

Some people just can’t live without getting in the last word. What exactly is “a person such as me?”

By: Phoebe

Phoebe — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 18:10:23 +0000

“Why not eat dogs or horses? Actually you could feed and warm a lot of homeless people with all that haasenpfeffer and fur gloves those rabbits in the shelters would make.”

How very revealing.

Obviously a loving pet owner revealing his true colors. People are also eaten in some parts of the world. That work for you as a food source for homeless people, too, Herb? And, do tell, how did you suddenly “drop in out of the blue” on this particular subject? Did a search on “rabbits and Petsmart,” did you? Why, since you’re obviously all in favor of the idea? Honestly, what would compel a person such as yourself to suddenly seek out a forum to post on this topic alone?

This reminds me of the postings of dog/cat food companies on various pet owners’ forums as the recalls snowballed.

By: Herb

Herb — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 15:17:37 +0000

Why not eat dogs or horses? Actually you could feed and warm a lot of homeless people with all that haasenpfeffer and fur gloves those rabbits in the shelters would make.

By: Scratch

Scratch — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 15:11:41 +0000

Herb-I commend you for giving a needy rabbit a home and for spending the money. In my opinion Wal-Mart does not sell quality rabbit supplies. My rabbits live until they are 10-15 years old. They need a very high fiber, low fat, low sugar diet. I have never seen this diet in a large chain store. Quality is the problem, not the fact that any store is large or small. Some small stores do not have quality products either. No yogurt drops, iceberg lettuce, celery, or watery fruits. Tiny amount of carrots which are high in sugar. For adult rabbits pellets should be under 15% protein, under 2% fat, and at least 24% fiber; and without all the added ‘junk’. Make sure adult bunny (usually over 6 months) has tons of good quality timothy hay at all times.

By: Trudy

Trudy — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 15:02:42 +0000

I disagree with Petsmart selling live animals of any kind. The continuation of nonprofit responsible rescue groups seeking homes for abandoned animals of all kinds leads to responsible placement of those animals. Selling live animals for profit in these established pet stores is completely irrisponsible and most often resuls in inhumane treatment and possible abandonment of the live animals purchaed.

By: Herb

Herb — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 08:59:34 +0000

No, I didn’t buy the rabbit at all, someone gave him to my daughter before asking me, and the pet store was one of the big chains, not sure which one, it doesn’t make a difference to me, they are all the same, and yes, you could easily spend that much, we spent $400 for all the right stuff. And they don’t make maintenance costs off me since I buy all my pet food at that other evil retailer, Wal-Mart.

Of course green is the catalyst, green drives the business world, that’s what business is about.

Oh, and yes, I did “drop in out of the blue” because I thought anyone was welcome to come here and diversity was in itchmo’s mission statement.

By: Scratch

Scratch — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 04:12:46 +0000

Herb-I am not an extremist and nine is not what I call an “young child”. Question is would PetSmart have sold it to you if your child was in the chasing years? Many bunnies don’t start to kick until about 6-10 months old. Only occasionally will a bunny not be a kicker. How old is your bunny? PetSmart makes their money off the supplies, not the livestock. If you need a cage, food, etc.; you could easily walk out of there spending $250 on bunny. And by the way, PetSmart taught you all about bunnies according to what products they sell. Doesn’t mean they taught you the right things. Did they sell you a bunny from from stock that is E. Cuniculi negative? It would have been nicer if you had adopted. Take a look at www.petfinder.com. Bunnies, bunnies everywhere. Here is an excellent general information site. http://homepage.mac.com/mattoc.....brefs.html

Moonbeam-They eat dogs in many countries, so what’s your point? We live in a cruel world. That doesn’t mean that it we shouldn’t try to be as civilized and humane as possible.

Mary-Cats, dogs, and rabbits are #1-3 strays in the country. This is why rescue groups are keying in on them. Large parrots are probably #4 which is why there was a lot of pressure on PetCo to stop selling them.

On top of millions of ‘pets’ loosing their life for no good reason, there is enormous $ cost to society to house, euthanasia, and dispose. Yes, all of us are forking out the tax dollars for this one.

By: Phoebe

Phoebe — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 04:05:05 +0000

Actually, mittens, the “real issue seems to be that” those of us who don’t agree with Petsmart suddenly deciding to sell rabbits (after decades of successfully being in business without them in their ‘product’ line) are called “extremists” or “self righteous and judgemental.” We don’t agree with you so that means each of us feels “superior” and is a “busy body?”

Wow.

Personally, I don’t give a rabbit’s rear if you agree with Petsmart, me, or anyone else. However, you sure seem emotionally invested in what those of us who disagree with PetSmart think.