Tri City News Wed. June 1 /05
Nothing funny about those Aquarium ads
Jun 01 2005

The Editor,

"I'm so done with you, Flopsy"
"You're boring, Mittens"
"Winston, you're pathetic."
The Vancouver Aquarium's new ad campaign, as seen in Saturday's Tri-City News, is nothing short of appalling. With a clearly stated mandate of wildlife conservation and education of the public, why on Earth would the Aquarium use a campaign slogan that encourages a disposable attitude towards household pets?
A quick search on Petfinder.org reveals 436 dogs, 450 cats, 214 listings for rabbits (not including multiples) and 63 listings for other small animals such as hamsters, guinea pigs, rats and mice (not including multiples) - all animals in the Vancouver area in need of homes.
I understand that the ads were probably intended to be humourous but in abandonment of pets is no laughing matter.
Laurelei Primeau