I have been in various Petcetera stores throughout the lower mainland and have approached staff on numerous occasions requesting information and advice on the baby rabbits displayed for sale. For the most part, both clerks and management personnel were insufficiently knowledgeable as to the basic care, appropriate food, housing arrangements, veterinary care, the importance of spay and neuter, or the overall responsibilities and demands associated with pet rabbits.
It wasn’t uncommon either, to be given incorrect information, especially when asking the sex of a rabbit. Given that kits are often sold at the too young age of four weeks, it is not surprising that those inexperienced and unfamiliar with these creatures cannot correctly identify the gender.
With Easter fast approaching it would be prudent if the BC SPCA, in its relationship with Petcetera, consider as a minimum, the temporary cessation of rabbit sales.

Carmina Gooch