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capt_noonie · 09-12-2011, 09:15 PM

yeah i think so. its the thing that rappers like Jay Z like to wear as coats right? Looks like a fat hampster on steroids?

concretegurl · 09-12-2011, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by McheleM

For a furry rabbit looking thing? Lol

More like a giant field mouse or a mouse squirell cross looking think reputable breeders charge about $300.
Chinchillas are the most docile pet, we wiped them out in the wild using them for fur...

http://www.google.com/search?q=chinc...2&ved=0CC8QsAQ

cheryl19 · 09-13-2011, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Lovetodream88

Maybe or maybe not my grandfather watches the news every night and I hear it and I never new anything about New York Flooding just Maryland. I think all stores should have a emergency plan though.

Trust me I live in upstate NY and we were told of the flooding that was coming.

I see it on my facebook page hope people boycott them.

Ringo1 · 09-13-2011, 03:53 AM

Boycotting could help the animals in their care. They need a HUGE wake-up call and new policies.

Supposedly, the employees wanted to take the animals home but it was against company policy and they could not.

It makes me very sad - animals are just another commodity for them to sell.

It's not really a big decision for me - the two pet stores closest to me are Pet Smart and a small, designer store. Neither have animals to sell. I'm glad.

angieNchloe · 09-13-2011, 03:56 AM

The manager should face charges!

Alvindy · 09-13-2011, 04:37 AM

While the manager claims to have been 'following policy' he/she had a huge opportunity to develop goodwill in the community by doing the right thing and evacuating the animals. After, IF he/she was to face a reprimand for not following policy it would create an uproar in the media and Petco would back down FOR SURE!
This way there is an uproar in the media/community and the animals lives have been lost. That's too little too late IMHO. Shame on Petco and the manager for not taking the extenuating circumstances into account.

SWHouston · 09-13-2011, 09:59 AM

It seems like Petco has a Dog Forum !

And, someone

has started a Poll there, asking people if they have or will Boycott Petco for their Inhumane Actions.

Seemed like the right thing to do

You might like to give you opinion on that, at...
http://community.petco.com/discussions/Dog_Discussion_Forum/fd03p00v01d1?CoreCat=MM_DogSupplies_Community&redi rCnt=1&nav=messages

JMuedog · 09-13-2011, 10:15 AM

I don't understand how you could work there and not have thought to go rescue the animals. I personally wouldn't have cared if I lost my job. I'd be breaking in to save them.

I <3 Chinchillas. Such a cool little pet.

Lil Sis · 09-13-2011, 10:48 AM

i voted and forwarded to family and friends

heartmyyorkie · 09-13-2011, 10:58 AM

Ours carries all types of animals. They always have cats there up for adoption and many others like, ferrets, hamsters, chinchilas, etc. I can't even imagine those poor animals suffering, scared, and alone...makes me cry!

cheryl19 · 09-13-2011, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by SWHouston

It seems like Petco has a Dog Forum !

And, someone

has started a Poll there, asking people if they have or will Boycott Petco for their Inhumane Actions.

Seemed like the right thing to do

You might like to give you opinion on that, at...
http://community.petco.com/discussions/Dog_Discussion_Forum/fd03p00v01d1?CoreCat=MM_DogSupplies_Community&redi rCnt=1&nav=messages

Thank you for the info I just went online and posted my anger.

SWHouston · 09-13-2011, 12:16 PM

Lil Sis,
HA, I just knew you'd be one of the first ones over there

cheryl,
I could have created the Poll here, but...
I wanted to shove it in their face TOTALLY !

Margarine · 09-13-2011, 05:37 PM

Ugh, I grew up in Binghamton and my parents still live there, and this has caused quite a stir in the community, as it should. Residents had plenty of time to evacuate - this isn't the first time the area has been affected by flooding, so Petco should have had a plan in place. I wonder how long this Petco location will survive considering how angry people are - it is fairly new anyway, and Petsmart has been in the area for much longer. Disgusting.

SWHouston · 09-13-2011, 07:11 PM

As many of you can tell by now, I'm not just disgusted Whit this, I'm outraged ! I worked in Health Care for over thirty years, and I know how difficult it is, to make that call, to tell an employee, to step away from his family and home, and fulfill a responsibility to and for others.

But, let's look a little deeper into this...
Here's an expert from an article I read concerning their actions which was written by Marcie Whichard, a Petco V.P...

"On Thursday morning, employees arrived to work and were "shocked at the enormity of the situation," Whichard wrote. "They immediately tried to enter the building to evacuate the animals but were turned away by the authorities due to concerns for human safety," she wrote. "At the time, the city was focused on rescuing people from their homes by boat and could not divert resources to our store until Friday."
Full Article at...
PETCO discovery: Close to 100 animals lost in flood | Press & Sun-Bulletin | pressconnects.com

SO... just who knew it was dangerous (if it even was) ?
What "Authorities" ? Police, Fire, Health ? Just who made that decision to keep "someone" from at least checking ? And, just what qualified them to be in that "dangerous" area, and not someone else. I'm not sure just how dangerous it is, for someone to walk through water with Waders on. and not someone else. So, what I'm reading in this, is that not ONE single Agency was willing to allow JUST ONE of their personnel, to respond.
As I said in a previous post, kick the door in, and just simply sit the cages up on a counter. Now how dangerous would it be to walk through FOUR FEET of water ?

I just made a Post on the PetCo Website, maybe you'd like to as well, at..
Johnson City Update from Petco CEO, Jim Myers | The PETCO Scoop Blog

PS: My Post was number 1272 by the way.

chachi · 09-13-2011, 09:34 PM

This has made the national media so IM sure Petco has made some changes because of the bad publicity. I didnt like it because I go in there to buy a fish and I get the 3rd degree of scrutiny then they do this. I wont shop there anymore anyway unless I really have to. I buy alot of pet supplies so its their loss

09-12-2011, 09:15 PM	#31
capt_noonie www.yorkierescue.com Donating Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Las Vegas & Orange County Posts: 17,408	yeah i think so. its the thing that rappers like Jay Z like to wear as coats right? Looks like a fat hampster on steroids? __________________ The T.U.B. Pack! Toto, Uni, & Bindi RIP Lord Scrappington Montgomery McLimpybottom aka El Lenguo the Handicapped Ninja 10-12-12

09-13-2011, 03:53 AM	#34
Ringo1 Ringo (1) and Lucy too! Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: On the Edge of Glory Posts: 3,447	Boycotting could help the animals in their care. They need a HUGE wake-up call and new policies. Supposedly, the employees wanted to take the animals home but it was against company policy and they could not. It makes me very sad - animals are just another commodity for them to sell. It's not really a big decision for me - the two pet stores closest to me are Pet Smart and a small, designer store. Neither have animals to sell. I'm glad. __________________ Mommy to Lucy, Ringo, and Matthew

09-13-2011, 09:59 AM	#37
SWHouston YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Houston, Tx. U.S.A. Posts: 1,537 Blog Entries: 1	Petco Boycott Poll - have you Voted ? It seems like Petco has a Dog Forum ! And, someone has started a Poll there, asking people if they have or will Boycott Petco for their Inhumane Actions. Seemed like the right thing to do You might like to give you opinion on that, at... http://community.petco.com/discussions/Dog_Discussion_Forum/fd03p00v01d1?CoreCat=MM_DogSupplies_Community&redi rCnt=1&nav=messages __________________ Dogs know that you love them, weather you own them or not Mbrs of YT Teapot Club: SNEAKERS since Apr 2011, Ichabod SOON ! RIP my darling Becca. Last edited by SWHouston; 09-13-2011 at 10:02 AM.

09-13-2011, 10:15 AM	#38
JMuedog Love My Little Cuties Donating Member Administrator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Charleston, IL Posts: 9,899	I don't understand how you could work there and not have thought to go rescue the animals. I personally wouldn't have cared if I lost my job. I'd be breaking in to save them. I <3 Chinchillas. Such a cool little pet. __________________ Jenni Finnigan & Gwenndilyn Forever in my heart Last edited by JMuedog; 09-13-2011 at 10:16 AM.

09-13-2011, 10:48 AM	#39
Lil Sis Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,008	i voted and forwarded to family and friends __________________ Shinja mom to Remy lil Sis to Bailey and Sammy

09-13-2011, 03:56 AM	#35
angieNchloe Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: East Tn Posts: 402	The manager should face charges!

09-13-2011, 04:37 AM	#36
Alvindy Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Oakville Posts: 216	While the manager claims to have been 'following policy' he/she had a huge opportunity to develop goodwill in the community by doing the right thing and evacuating the animals. After, IF he/she was to face a reprimand for not following policy it would create an uproar in the media and Petco would back down FOR SURE! This way there is an uproar in the media/community and the animals lives have been lost. That's too little too late IMHO. Shame on Petco and the manager for not taking the extenuating circumstances into account.

09-13-2011, 10:58 AM	#40
heartmyyorkie I ♥ Pita & Oliver Donating YT Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Louisiana Posts: 878	Ours carries all types of animals. They always have cats there up for adoption and many others like, ferrets, hamsters, chinchilas, etc. I can't even imagine those poor animals suffering, scared, and alone...makes me cry! __________________ Ashley Pita Pocket & Oliver Pita's Pooch Apparel ♥ Follow on Facebook♥

09-13-2011, 12:16 PM	#42
SWHouston YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Houston, Tx. U.S.A. Posts: 1,537 Blog Entries: 1	Lil Sis, HA, I just knew you'd be one of the first ones over there cheryl, I could have created the Poll here, but... I wanted to shove it in their face TOTALLY ! __________________ Dogs know that you love them, weather you own them or not Mbrs of YT Teapot Club: SNEAKERS since Apr 2011, Ichabod SOON ! RIP my darling Becca.

09-13-2011, 05:37 PM	#43
Margarine Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Boston, ma, usa Posts: 13	Ugh, I grew up in Binghamton and my parents still live there, and this has caused quite a stir in the community, as it should. Residents had plenty of time to evacuate - this isn't the first time the area has been affected by flooding, so Petco should have had a plan in place. I wonder how long this Petco location will survive considering how angry people are - it is fairly new anyway, and Petsmart has been in the area for much longer. Disgusting.

09-13-2011, 07:11 PM	#44
SWHouston YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Houston, Tx. U.S.A. Posts: 1,537 Blog Entries: 1	As many of you can tell by now, I'm not just disgusted Whit this, I'm outraged ! I worked in Health Care for over thirty years, and I know how difficult it is, to make that call, to tell an employee, to step away from his family and home, and fulfill a responsibility to and for others. But, let's look a little deeper into this... Here's an expert from an article I read concerning their actions which was written by Marcie Whichard, a Petco V.P... "On Thursday morning, employees arrived to work and were "shocked at the enormity of the situation," Whichard wrote. "They immediately tried to enter the building to evacuate the animals but were turned away by the authorities due to concerns for human safety," she wrote. "At the time, the city was focused on rescuing people from their homes by boat and could not divert resources to our store until Friday." Full Article at... PETCO discovery: Close to 100 animals lost in flood \| Press & Sun-Bulletin \| pressconnects.com SO... just who knew it was dangerous (if it even was) ? What "Authorities" ? Police, Fire, Health ? Just who made that decision to keep "someone" from at least checking ? And, just what qualified them to be in that "dangerous" area, and not someone else. I'm not sure just how dangerous it is, for someone to walk through water with Waders on. and not someone else. So, what I'm reading in this, is that not ONE single Agency was willing to allow JUST ONE of their personnel, to respond. As I said in a previous post, kick the door in, and just simply sit the cages up on a counter. Now how dangerous would it be to walk through FOUR FEET of water ? I just made a Post on the PetCo Website, maybe you'd like to as well, at.. Johnson City Update from Petco CEO, Jim Myers \| The PETCO Scoop Blog PS: My Post was number 1272 by the way. __________________ Dogs know that you love them, weather you own them or not Mbrs of YT Teapot Club: SNEAKERS since Apr 2011, Ichabod SOON ! RIP my darling Becca. Last edited by SWHouston; 09-13-2011 at 07:12 PM.

09-13-2011, 09:34 PM	#45
chachi I Love My Yorkies Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Posts: 37,147	This has made the national media so IM sure Petco has made some changes because of the bad publicity. I didnt like it because I go in there to buy a fish and I get the 3rd degree of scrutiny then they do this. I wont shop there anymore anyway unless I really have to. I buy alot of pet supplies so its their loss __________________ Chachi's & Jewels Mom Jewels http://www.dogster.com/?132431 Chachi http://www.dogster.com/?132427