Petco stops rabbit sales and encourages adoption after pressure from animal rights groups
Petco, the San Diego-based animal goods and services brand, announced this week it will shift from selling rabbits to putting them up for adoption. Petco was not selling rabbits on a wide scale, but it had launched a pilot in which it put “fewer than 50 rabbits” up for sale at certain of its stores across the U.
Petco Recommits to Adoption-Only Policy for Rabbits
Petco today announced it is recommitting to an adoption-only policy for rabbits -- the third most popular companion animal in the U.S. -- following the completion of a limited pilot involving the sale of fewer than 50 rabbits in select locations.
Bunny buyer's remorse leads Petco to stop selling rabbits, focus on adoption only
Earlier this month, Rabbit.org called out Petco, citing the company's "blatant betrayal of its promises" in 1994 and 2008 to stop all rabbit sales.
Petco will stop selling its rabbits, again
In an effort to abide by its “Think Adoption First” philosophy and after receiving feedback from “animal rescue and welfare organizations nationwide,” Petco dropped its rabbit sale policy on Tuesday.
Petco shifts to adoption-only for rabbits amid pressure from advocacy group
The decision aligns with the company's "Think Adoption First" philosophy, which encourages customers to adopt rather than buy pets.
Petco ceases rabbit sales across the country following Bay Area protests
Petco announced on Tuesday its decision to cease rabbit sales in its stores, reaffirming its commitment to an “adoption-only policy.” The San Diego company cited feedback from nationwide animal rescue and welfare organizations as pivotal in their decision.
Petco stops sale of rabbits after backlash from animal rights group
Petco is ending the sale of pet rabbits over backlash from an animal rights group earlier this month, according to reports on Tuesday.
$20,000 raised for animal shelter in memory of fallen BCoPD officer
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The Human-Animal Support Coalition is providing free pet services Sept. 28.
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Fundraiser honoring fallen Baltimore County officer Amy Caprio raises $20,000 for BARCS animal shelter
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Local community members seek answers at Animal Welfare Board meeting
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North Haven Animal Control to trap & euthanize feral cats
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