Dear Mr. Urbani:
Several weeks ago I wrote you to ask about the discontinuation of rabbit sales in your stores.
To date, I have not received a reply.
Perhaps you feel you can safely ignore one disgruntled customer with regards to what you obviously consider such a minor issue.
I do think you would be wise, however, to realize that the majority of consumers are becoming more and more aware of animal cruelty; yes, even to little rabbits. Many organizations are beginning to put pressure on businesses that deal with vulnerable, helpless animals. The general public is becoming more vocal, and thus generating more publicity about these matters, and our voices are beginning to be heard.
Even if you do not agree that it would be the humane and proper action to discontinue selling animals in your stores, you may want to do so because it will ultimately be good for your business. Thousands of links and web sites are urging the caring consumer to shop where animals are not used and abused and left in dark cages with no stimulation and then replaced by the next batch of backyard-bred animals.
Hopefully, once your bottom line is adversely affected, you will make the right decision. Let's hope you then will be able to draw folks away from the truly compassionate pet supply stores who have already seen the light.
Sincerely,
Diane Esther.

Dear Diane Esther;
The President and CEO Dan Urbani has received your email and asked me to respond on his behalf.

As of April 1st we ventured into an exiting new program/partnership with the BCSPCA whereby we do not sell rabbits but we do adopt rabbits on behalf
of the SPCA. These rabbits are spayed/neutered and potential owners are screened the same way as they are for the adoption of cats or dogs from our
PAWS program.

Like yourself there are many animal lovers who are willing and do offer wonderful, life long caring homes to various pets.

Thank you for your email.
Yvonne Savard
Programs & Services Manager
Canadian Petcetera

Dear Yvonne Savard:
Thank you for your reply to my querry.
Could you kindly tell me in which way are your potential owners screened?
Do they simply fill out an application; are they required to describe the
animals' living conditions; is there a home study required?
I would appreciate your reply.
Sincerely,
Diane Esther.

Dear Diane,

All the forms are supllied by the BCSPCA and their policy and procedure is followed.

Please contact Bob Busch at BCSPCA for additional information.

Yvonne