This is also about the disgusting way Petland has handled their ILLEGAL adoption of a bunny that was found. Let me be clear, there is no such thing as "working on it" and you are "in contact with the owner."
Under New York State law, the owner of this bunny immediately contacted shelters and advertised about her lost bunny on numerous venues. Within a short while one of the rescuers on a particular Facebook page shared a post by another individual who found the bunny. He posted a picture of the bunny and said he was bringing the bunny to your facility.
The owner of the bunny went to your store and was given the runaround - first being told they didn't know anything about it, then being told it was adopted out! The bunny's owner actually needed to call the police because your employees were being so UNHELPFUL!
Under New York State law, when an animal is found EVERY EFFORT MUST BE MADE TO FIND THE OWNER. This includes notifying shelters, police, putting up flyers, etc. None of this was done by Petland. Within a few hours of the found bunny being dropped off, your people just gave it away! Not only didn't you try to find the owner, but you didn't have it checked by a vet! How do you know if the bunny was well? Your staff acted not only illegally, but totally irresponsibly and unethically!
Furthermore, and now I am addressing Kristen, the manager, you need to get that bunny back. If necessary, not only refund any monies the "adopter" gave your staff, but get her another bunny at no charge to her. Perhaps even give her additional monies and some pet food. Whatever you need to do to rectify this situation must be done. Immediately.
I promise you this, if the bunny's owner does not get her bunny back promptly, not only will we (and when I say we, I am talking about a plethora of animal lovers, activists, and rescuers) contact numerous media outlets until we get satisfaction; but I personally promise to contact the President and CEO of Petland with all the information about this "mistake" you've made including names, dates, and photographs. read more