Sorry folks this is not going to be a happy ramble. Rather I'm going to get to the point.
A well-known pet store in Atlantic Canada refers to itself as a pet superstore but takes the high road regarding community pet events. In attempting to promote our local Ferret Frolics (August 15, 1-4 in Halifax), I took in a few posters asking only that they be posted.
Oh, but they only support Guide Dogs of Canada. Admirable, I say...but that is not local nor an event. I am not asking for charity, only a place to put a poster.
We don't allow educational posters in our store. But I retort, this event would support your initiatives with respect to ferrets. A little education goes a long way to reducing our workload in rescuing domestic ferrets.
Sorry we are not interested.
I paid for the dog pads and softly said thanks, I won't be back.
There is little point in arguing with the staff working cash. There is a much larger point made when massive numbers of people start boycotting a business because of their unethical practices. More than once, I have heard former employees describe the unspeakable horrors their animals endure on their path to maybe homes. Weeks pass and sick animals are left to die untreated.
Nope, I won't be back... join me?
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Somebody in management of this pet superstore has really dropped the ball on this one. I am sorry to hear about this incident. I do not blame you for vowing to never return. Unfortunately many more people put "price" above principles.
We can only vote with our feet or our wallets. I boycott all sorts of places. Does it do any good? Who knows. All I know is that you stand firm with your principles and you will be okay. Good work. Really good work.
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