North Shore Outlook
Bunny debate

Apr 19 2007

While I am pleased that Petcetera will stop rabbit sales in its 17 BC stores I would like to point out that the change wasn’t voluntary. It was years of outside pressure on both the BC SPCA and this retailer that has forced a shift in practice.

As Petcetera was busy expanding its locations, colonies of discarded rabbits were springing up just as fast.

And the BC SPCA didn’t seem to be acting on their behalf. The number of baby rabbits bought on a whim and just as easily dumped has been staggering. It has kept the breeders in business and condemned thousands upon thousands of these “pets” to a miserable existence.

Petcetera could demonstrate real corporate social responsibility and end rabbit sales not only in British Columbia but all across Canada as well. It would be the right ethical and business decision, a win-win for all, the rabbits, Petcetera, and our communities.

Carmina Gooch
North Vancouver

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