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Result - got ebay seller to amend their hutch listing!

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Wise Old Thumper
Ebay Item no. 120609026336

After the initial sharp intake of breath at seeing how small and horrible the thing was, I pointed out that their hutch wasn't fox proof as it didn't have bolts fitted (I said that they could get into trouble by stating that it was). I then referenced the min RSPCA hutch size etc. I was expecting either a) a "naff off" type response or b) nothing but was shocked and delighted to get c) "thank you, I will add this information to the listing".... and they have!!!

:shock::shock::D
 
Well done! I just went on to Ebay and saw what the seller added. It was nice of them to add that information, I am a bit surprised, I would have expected a naff off answer too!
 
Oh well done and great that the person actually did something about it. there's someone on ebay selling these:

http://flickr.com/gp/40593192@N05/m9gtW5

as a "rabbit hutch and run" :censored: I politely messaged her the other week and got a gobful back, i was really nice about it too, but i suppose as long as she's getting her 30 odd quid that's all she's bothered about :(
 
paulinejoe said:
Oh well done and great that the person actually did something about it. there's someone on ebay selling these:

http://flickr.com/gp/40593192@N05/m9gtW5

as a "rabbit hutch and run" :censored: I politely messaged her the other week and got a gobful back, i was really nice about it too, but i suppose as long as she's getting her 30 odd quid that's all she's bothered about :(
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***sets aside time for more ebay messaging this afternoon*** ;)
 
well done you. i was looking on ebay last night so of them are so shocking. the ones that get me are hutches a couple of month old with hay opened/ straw food et. so what has happened to the rabbit
 
demelza said:
well done you. i was looking on ebay last night so of them are so shocking. the ones that get me are hutches a couple of month old with hay opened/ straw food et. so what has happened to the rabbit
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I know, think you're better off not asking really :(
 
So sad about all these hutches.

Well done you, thats a good result. Wish more people would listen and think about it.
 
Excellent result. You've made a difference to the seller, people who see the ad and the rabbits that may end up living in it. Worth the time to contact them for sure.
 
Well I figure one person might read it and tell someone else, then they might tell someone else and even if only one person makes a small change which then improves the life of one bunny it's worth it :)

If I had time I'd sit here all day and email everyone!! Sadly though I only get the odd 10 mins here and there but I'll do what I can and the more of us that try to educate people (in a polite way) the more chance we have of making a difference, like I say it may only be a small difference but that's better than none at all :D
 
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That's nice that she changed her listing.
I do feel though it's the Pet Shops etc that are the problem. I have been online most of tonight trying to find 6x2x2 hutches and they are virtually none exsitant!!
The amount on hutches i have seen as listed as 'Large' and they are 4ft and only 1.5 wide!
The fact is most people want a Rabbit so they go to a pet shop and get a 'starter' deal where you get the bowls hutch etc for £50!
Argos for example don't even stock 6ft hutches.
This Lady was proberly very good with her Rabbit but just wasnt aware there were guidelines on hutch sizes?
What i don't understand is why are places allowed to sell these TINY hutches if they fall below RSPCA guidelines?
The smaller hutches are the ones that you are attracted to as as i said they come in starter packs-I was looking in P@H today and it was the 4ft hutches came with bowls, food, staw, shavings, water bottle and a weather cover- the one and only 6ft hutch was £179!!
I actually saw on one website earlier a 4ft hutch that said it was suitable for 2 rabbits of 4 Guinea Pigs:shock: If i find out what site i will add on here.
 
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