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Petco Stops Selling Rabbits After Animal Group Calls Out 'blatant Betrayal'

Bye-bye bunnies.

Rabbits are currently the third most popular pet in the US — but not for long.

Petco will stop selling rabbits after animal groups accused the pet retailer of "blatant betrayal."

On Tuesday, Petco announced "it is recommitting to an adoption-only policy for rabbits" following "feedback received in partnership with animal rescue and welfare organizations nationwide."

Rabbit at PetcoOn Tuesday, Petco announced "it is recommitting to an adoption-only policy for rabbits" following "feedback received in partnership with animal rescue and welfare organizations nationwide." Petco/Facebook

The company announced that the move better aligns with its longstanding Think Adoption First philosophy, which encourages aspiring pet owners to do just that.

The move comes after Rabbit.Org called out Petco earlier this month accusing them of a "blatant betrayal of its promises" in 1994 and 2008 to stop all rabbit sales.

The animal activists' group claimed that selling rabbits in stores often leads to impulse purchases by people who don't understand the extensive care and money required for the pets which eventually leads to "summer dump season," when these friendly furries are abandoned outdoors, becoming roadkill or prey for predators.

"Petco's decision to sell rabbits is hypocritical and shows blatant disregard for their past commitments," Paige K Parsons, President of the Rabbit.Org Foundation, said in the statement.

small fluffy gray rabbit sits in a cage and eats hayThe company announced that the move better aligns with its longstanding Think Adoption First philosophy, which encourages aspiring pet owners to do just that. Kristina – stock.Adobe.Com

Days after the brutal accusations, Petco finally agreed to cease all sales only allowing rabbit adoptions.

"As a mission-driven business, piloting and learning new ways of working is crucial to our long-term success, which includes ensuring everything we do improves lives, and is the right thing for pets and the communities of pet lovers we serve," Benjamin Thiele-Long, Chief ESG & Communications Officer, said in the Petco statement.

"We put great care and thought into piloting a responsible way to offer neutered rabbits for those looking for a new family member, and through this process we've learned – from our own Petco partners and customers, as well as Petco Love and its animal welfare partners – we can have a greater impact by refocusing our efforts into helping find homes for the thousands of rabbits already looking for loving families across the country."

To encourage potential pet owners, Petco will offer a 20% off "Start Right" savings for those who adopt a rabbit from any established rabbit rescue or adoption group through October.

All remaining miniature rabbits that were available for purchase at select locations as part of the pilot program will instead be offered for adoption.

"I am incredibly pleased by the decision to recommit to an adoption-only policy for rabbits and proud of Petco leaders for listening to the perspectives of Petco Love and our animal welfare community, and staying true to Petco's own mission to improve lives for pets and the people who love them," Susanne Kogut, President of Petco Love, said in the Petco statement.

PETA also expressed their excitement telling The Post: "We're cheering on Petco's return to its adoption-only policy and reminding everyone that 'adopt—don't shop' is always the right choice when it comes to dogs, rabbits, or any other animal."


Bunny Buyer's Remorse Leads Petco To Stop Selling Rabbits, Focus On Adoption Only

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Petco Shifts To Adoption-only For Rabbits Amid Pressure From Advocacy Group

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The Brief 
  • Petco will now offer rabbits exclusively for adoption, in line with its "Think Adoption First" philosophy.
  • A 20% "Start Right" discount is available for those adopting rabbits from rescues through October.
  • This move responds to Rabbit.Org Foundation's concerns about impulsive purchases and promotes responsible rabbit care.

    • SAN DIEGO - Petco announced that it will recommit to putting up rabbits for adoption-only, as opposed to selling them for purchase.

    The pet retailer said it made the decision following a limited pilot program that involved the sale of fewer than 50 rabbits in select locations. 

    The company said its latest move is in conjunction with its "Think Adoption First" philosophy, where customers are urged to consider adopting a homeless pet rather than buying one. 

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    A Petco store in New York. Photographer: Yuki Iwamura/Bloomberg via Getty Images

    "We put great care and thought into piloting a responsible way to offer neutered rabbits for those looking for a new family member," Benjamin Thiele-Long, Chief ESG & Communications Officer, said in a news release. 

    Petco will also offer a 20% off "Start Right" discount for those who adopt a rabbit from any established rabbit rescue or adoption group through October. Also, any remaining miniature rabbits that were available for purchase at select Petco locations will be offered for adoption.  

    'OlymPETS' compete for gold & a good cause

    The Helen Woodward Animal Center in San Diego, California is capitalizing on the hype for the 2024 Olympics, and hosting their own OlymPETS games to showcase all of the adoptable animals waiting for their forever home. Austin Hale produced the 2024 OlymPETS games, and joins LiveNOW from FOX.

    Petco came under fire from the advocacy group, Rabbit.Org Foundation, which wanted stores to stop all rabbit sales. The group expressed concerns that impulsive customers are unaware of the extraordinary costs of caring for the animal. 

    "This decision by Petco is a pivotal milestone in our efforts to protect rabbits from neglect, abandonment, and exploitation," the advocacy group said in an online statement. 

    The Source 

  • The details in this story were provided by a Petco online statement. Additional information was obtained from an online statement by the Rabbit.Org Foundation. This story was reported from Los Anglees. 





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