False Advertising?

This morning I have received an email from a pet website (won't mention the name) that is advertising hutches for rabbits that have apparently been approved by the RWAF. The thing is they're tiny and look more like chicken coops to me. They've even got the RWAF logo next to the hutches and states that it meets their guidelines. Do I contact the RWAF or the website or both?!

Here is a list of retailers signed up to the scheme

http://www.rabbitwelfare.co.uk/walloffame.htm

hopefully it's up to date


What size does it say the cages are on the pet shop site?

Dave81 said:

Here is a list of retailers signed up to the scheme

http://www.rabbitwelfare.co.uk/walloffame.htm

hopefully it's up to date


What size does it say the cages are on the pet shop site?

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Really good link and list of rwaf approved websites .... Would be good info for people looking at having rabbits :thumb:

Thanks for the link, the website IS on the list of retailers signed up to the scheme, however the sizes of the hutches that they are advertising as RWAF approved on their website are: L170xW90xH136cm and L183xD87xH98. This includes the hutch and run! They do say that rabbits need exercise in a secure run but new and unknowing rabbit owners are going to think that this is adequate. It even says that they can be used by chickens too. :roll:

Then that's correct according to the link those sizes are larger than the minimum size stated.

Whilst yes they still aren't massive its not false advertising

Thank you for your help. It does seem bad that this type of hutch and run combo is advertised like it is a 'good' home for a rabbit when in reality it isn't. I guess there are worse ones out there though. Thanks again.

I raised a similar point in this thread:

http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?334076-Is-your-rabbit-a-supermodel

And while I got an answer, I still don't agree with this approach as, like you, I think it gives people a misguided impression as to what is acceptable.