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Mama Doe
Lunchtime I popped into my local Pets at home to buy some nail clippers for the buns. Whilst in there I had the obligatory peek in the rabbit pen and there were 2 absolutely gorgeous 10 week old minilop male rabbits.
As I was at the checkout the guy strolls in and asks where the dog muzzles are located and the girl assistant points to the aisle. I am busy paying for my goods when the guy comes back to the checkout and asks about the rabbits.I hang around a bit becuase I am curious (okay nosey :roll to hear what's said and I'm ready to jump in with some friendly advise if it looks like he is going to take both males.
The conversation between the guy and the assistant goes something like this
Guy: How much do the rabbits cost?
Assistant: £28
Guy: Each??? Blimey that's a lot
Assistant: Yes, £28 each
Guy: and do I need a cage or somat?
Assistant: Yes
Guy: What do they eat? is it hay?
Assistant: Yes
Guy: How much does it cost to keep a rabbit?
Assistant: I don't know. Do you want one?
Guy: Yeah, The babby is desparate for one
Assistant makes to walk over to the rabbits with him
Guy: I'll have to bring her in and let her choose
It was obvious to me that this is going to be yet another impulse buy with no thought going into what it takes to look after a rabbit. One of those poor gorgeous rabbits is probably going to end up in rescue - if it's lucky or live a wreched life once the novelty has worn off.
I so wanted to stop and give him (and the assistant) some advise but he didn't look the kind of chap to take any advice if you get my drift and would more than likely have told me to but out!
Wish I could have been stronger to say something but I bet this scene is being repeated all over the country
As I was at the checkout the guy strolls in and asks where the dog muzzles are located and the girl assistant points to the aisle. I am busy paying for my goods when the guy comes back to the checkout and asks about the rabbits.I hang around a bit becuase I am curious (okay nosey :roll to hear what's said and I'm ready to jump in with some friendly advise if it looks like he is going to take both males.
The conversation between the guy and the assistant goes something like this
Guy: How much do the rabbits cost?
Assistant: £28
Guy: Each??? Blimey that's a lot
Assistant: Yes, £28 each
Guy: and do I need a cage or somat?
Assistant: Yes
Guy: What do they eat? is it hay?
Assistant: Yes
Guy: How much does it cost to keep a rabbit?
Assistant: I don't know. Do you want one?
Guy: Yeah, The babby is desparate for one
Assistant makes to walk over to the rabbits with him
Guy: I'll have to bring her in and let her choose
It was obvious to me that this is going to be yet another impulse buy with no thought going into what it takes to look after a rabbit. One of those poor gorgeous rabbits is probably going to end up in rescue - if it's lucky or live a wreched life once the novelty has worn off.
I so wanted to stop and give him (and the assistant) some advise but he didn't look the kind of chap to take any advice if you get my drift and would more than likely have told me to but out!
Wish I could have been stronger to say something but I bet this scene is being repeated all over the country
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