November 19, 2008
Is This Animal Cruelty ?
Hi,
I just volunteered for the SPCA and they have very nice staffs. At our shelter we have an officer inspecter. I've know this petstore that sells dogs, budgies, hamsters (i think), bunnies and a lovebird.
You see, it says " No Photographs " and I understand that, but I broke the rules for a purpose. The shih tzu puppy was stuck in a metal cage no bigger for it to take 3 steps and back, and the cage is probably only maybe 4 inches taller than the puppy itself. They don't have any toys or towels/blankets, and walk and sleep on the metal bars beneath them…Oh, and they have a rabbit water bottle to drink out of..that is attached to the cage. Then they have around 5 bunnies in one average home bunny cage and they're wee tiny bunnies, for sale… $85 bucks. I'm not as concerned about the bunnies as I am for dogs though. Their budgies are crammed in a hamster like cage, only taller. The cage length's is bigger that it's width…
Now, their lovebird is stuck in a small budgie cage…they also have aquatics, which to mee seems fine. When I asked the man who worked there how much the dogs were…he said he didn't know and for me to ask the lady in the flowered shirt. When i asked her she was like " The shih tzu is 1200, and the Lhasa Apso Mix is 950 "
(canadian dollars)
Redicolous? Of course.
So is this considered as animal cruelty?
I have the pictures on my dad's cell phone..since it was they only way to get some shots. The thing is, we just moved so he lost his cord for transfering files. We're searching for it now, but I am so very concerned. Should I report it as animal cruelty?
I already talked to the inspecter and she said she would like to see any proof first. So here I am with the pictures.
However, I would love to hear your opinion on this. Would you categorize this as animal cruelty ?
Thank you !
Their cages didn't seem very dirty… hmm ..
Of course I will report! Now that your opinions are pretty much how I think, it makes me have more confidence and not feel like a spazzer ! (:
I don't know if this will help..
but its located in Chinatown, Toronto…
It's no surprise that pet store scum place astronomical prices on these poor animals. There are many dangers to living in tight/close quarters. Muscle atrophy, kennel cough, etc…these are just a few of the consequences.
If I were you, I would definitely file a report with a local humane society. It's not right. Put yourself in their shoes…24 hours in cramped quarters, neglected and without adequate padding for their little feet…it's just plain wrong.
Filed under Shih Tzu For Sale by Rebecca Simpson
Comments on Is This Animal Cruelty ? »
I would pass it on to the inspector and they will decide if they need to follow up.
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Wow that is one long question!! Yes it is animal cruelty
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yes.
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Yes! please turn them in for the sake of these poor animals.
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OF COURSE!
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It's hard to say if it's cruelty or not but it does sound like a bad deal! No one should ever buy a dog or cat from a pet store.
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the SPCA should be able to help
if they dont… then u need to write out a statement and take the pics to the police and file a report yourself…
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well the cages sound small so in a way,yes. If they are dirty cages then Definitely yes. It is animal cruelty
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To start if you work at a SPCA then you already know the answer to your question….YES YES YES. Dogs in cages need enough space to turn around and lay down. They also need to have water and food available to them. As for the birds they need to have fresh water and room for them to fly about. It is dangerous for all these animals to lay in such a small area. Please contact someone soon to help them out. Yes, taking pictures can get your into trouble, but it will be worth it for the poor animals that are suffering. The animals may have problems with their new owners if not treated properly now. Thank you for being a nice person and being responsible for these animals.
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Yes it is, and you should show the pictures. That is so sad, kudos to you for doing something about it!
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Yes, it is animal cruelty. Report it now or you could get in trouble too! Knowing about a crime and not reporting it is almost as bad as doing it! Just go to the cops! Take your dad's phone for proof. You will sleep easier.
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You mentioned no blankets or anything. And apparently not enough cages. I don't think this is so much cruelty as it is the shelter doesn't have money.
Why not go ahead and buy the things these animals need?
Edit: nevermind, it's a pet store. Yes, report them and start giving info about pet stores and where the puppies and kitties come from to people in the mall, near that store, etc.
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They don't seem like the pet shop that really cares about their animals and don't want anyone taking pictures to show this. I think it is cruelty but it is your opinion if it is or not. They seem to just want money but it is their pets at the moment and they own them. I suggest not to buy from that shop, besides the prices are ridiculous at the pet shop near me the bunnies are about $20 sometimes less (They had a bunny for free once).
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You should pass this on to the animal cruelty investigator and the investigator will decide whether a followup is necessary or not.
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It's no surprise that pet store scum place astronomical prices on these poor animals. There are many dangers to living in tight/close quarters. Muscle atrophy, kennel cough, etc…these are just a few of the consequences.
If I were you, I would definitely file a report with a local humane society. It's not right. Put yourself in their shoes…24 hours in cramped quarters, neglected and without adequate padding for their little feet…it's just plain wrong.
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hmm,
i'm thinking this is animal cruelty i mean if it hurts me to sleep on my jackets zipper imagine sleeping on that cage you talked about that must hurt.
oh yeah and about the water thing with the bunnies that is so unfair i mean probably 3 of those bunnies don't get any water and i've seen my poor dog suffer without water when i forgot to give it water and i feel so bad about it.
poor animals must be suffering i mean other than the cage and things they don't have anyone to play with they can't stretch
are they chubby they probably if they're not able to move in those cages
poor things
so conclusion: yes now i'm sure of it this is animal cruelty
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No, but do speak to someone about it
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Dogs should not have to sleep with bars beneath them. The cages are too small. Yes, I feel this is cruelty. Why are the dogs so high?? No wonder they can't get adopted.
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The police/rspca won't be able to do anything.
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