> I hope that Petsmart does a similar investigation here in the US, as I'm
> sure that if it went on in the UK & they were unaware of it, that it can &
> will go on here in the states.

> --
> shelly, pregnant & already mommy to Happy, Ozzy & Baby

> <flyer...@my-deja.com> wrote in message news:82ehf3$233$1@nnrp1.deja.com...
> > Helen,

> > I truly share your concerns about animal abuse, whether it comes from
> > the private sector or commercial enterprise.  However, how does
> > boycotting a company, that appears, from what you posted, to be
> > attempting to address their problem areas, help?

> > ""Petsmart says it is absolutely determined to make whatever changes
> > may be necessary to get things right. It says:
> > "We have strict animal welfare procedures and we want to make sure that
> > all our staff know about them and stick to them. To help us do this, we
> > are setting up an external Advisory Panel, made up of
> > independent expert consultants, veterinarians and educators to
> > investigate immediately all of the issues raised and carry out a
> > comprehensive review to make sure we do things right. We are also in
> > contact with the RSPCA who have agreed to review on paper our
> > standards and procedures."

> > Petsmart have also set up an Animal Welfare Hotline for staff to use
> > and asked the company vet to review every one of the 92 stores. This
> > will be followed by spot inspections by a team of managers. Petsmart
> > says it has many experienced and dedicated staff around the country who
> > are passionate about the care and welfare of animals, who share it's
> > concern over Weekend Watchdog's report. ""

> > It appears to me that a boycott, at this time, would more than likely
> > send the message that nothing they do is going to be satisfactory.

> > Certainly, the policies outlined above should be tracked, and all
> > violations should be reported.  If the company does not live up to
> > their, apparently new, "standards and procedures", then a boycott most
> > certainly would be in order.

> > It appears that the company has already acknowledged a problem and has
> > taken positive steps to address same.  I guess the argument could
> > always be made that these steps are not enough, but since the company
> > appears to be in a receptive mode, a correspondence to them with
> > recommendations would seem to me to be more in order than a boycott.

> > Again, I do share your concerns, just disagree with the boycott
> > approach, in this case.

> > To all readers, I have zipped up my flame suit and am awaiting
> > incoming.:^)

> > Don G.

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> > Before you buy.