Who Would I Report A Sleizy Pet Shop Owner To?

[Arfie]

1) You could tell us who they are
2) Get Jason to ask at Wharf who they think you should report it to.

I suspect however that nobody in authority will do anything.

Arfie

 

[WAG741L]

Call the local newspapers.

They generally don't have enough local 'news' to fill the papers, this is something far more newsworthy than the local scouts using a pressure washer to clean the car park outside the council offices, or the WI's cake bake.

No offence intended!

 

[PlecMama]

Unfortunately, the RSPCA don't seem to care about a lot of species. Try Trading Standards and tell them that his "merchandise" is not fit for sale. At least they will do something and a warning might be enough to shake him up.

 

[BigC]

I think D.E.F.R.A. are getting into this area these days.
Have a word with them, they will tell you who to contact.
Regards
BigC

 

[WAG741L]

Unfortunately, the RSPCA don't seem to care about a lot of species. Try Trading Standards and tell them that his "merchandise" is not fit for sale. At least they will do something and a warning might be enough to shake him up.

Sadly, the RSPCA now seems to be more of a political organisation than a charity.

For those of you who don't know, any money you donate through the tin or by post goes into general coffers. This may be used for political advantage, or for a specific (but high-profile or publicity-worthy) cause - with which you may - or may not - agree.

Unless you specify that you want your money to go to a named shelter or cause, the RSPCA will use it according to THEIR priorities - and their priorities may not be yours. Check it out before you part with your money.

The RSPCA ran a campaign a few years ago regarding euthanasia of 'unwanted' dogs, they produced a terribly distressing advertisement showing a mountain of apparently dead dogs, just piled up. The ensuing outcry, and complaints about the advertisement, led to an admission by the RSPCA that the photograph was actually a mock-up to 'demonstrate the problem'.

There has been recent publication of a disgusting practice in South-East Asia. It has been recorded that some fishermen capture stray dogs to use them as shark-bait. The picture on the RSPCA's website shows a golden retriever with a wicked hook run through its muzzle, this so that it can be towed behind the shark-hunting boat.

Suppress your initial revulsion at the picture, and look objectively: the dog's expression appears to be quite relaxed, there is a veterinary surgeon in a dark green overall standing behind the dog, and there is no blood at the entry or exit site of the hook. It appears to be a mock-up. When I complained to the dog press, they said there was nothing to prevent a representation of a scenario.

Me, I like evidence.

I don't give to charities who cynically use shock tactics to generate income. By all means, use evidence to support your plea for financial assistance - BUT THIS IS NOT EVIDENCE.

I stopped donating to the RSPCA because they 'push' political advantage. They advocate microchipping, but don't mention tattooing, which is less invasive and does not need specialist equipment to detect. They take part in television programmes which demonise some animal owners, yet they don't address the significant problem of puppy-farming in some parts of the UK.

If you want to give to an animal charity, choose one which has not lost touch with its roots.

 

[WILDER]

Rspca seem to be making an effort here.
http/www.ukpets.co.uk/?section=Home&sub=...=fetch&item=154

 

[OohFeeshy]

I'd say they were forced into saying something about it by sheer number of complaints to them Did you see the thread about the utter stupidity of the RSPCA's idea of stocking a 20g? And their reply to the email? That should be evidence enough they don't give a damn.

 

[Bloo]

Definitely report it to the local council - they are the chaps who issue the licences.

And at the same time, there is really no harm in just printing another copy of the letter and sending it to the local RSPCA. It might well to some extent help - depending on who the local are manager is. I wound't dismiss any avenue of possibly complaint "just because the might not care". If there is a chance, do it.

Good luck.

 

[Wanda hornsey]

I also agree about the rspca...I ran a small charity shop for them for 6 months and left when I discovered that when doing the books the shop was not making any moneyat all in fact it was getting deeper into the red evry day ....when I questioned the area manager she said it wasnt a problem as most of the shops dont make money they just use them for publicity on the street !!!! so the charity has a face on the high street...I asked where does the money come from to keep all thses shops running and the managers paid and was told it comes from central funds.....So money people have donated to save animals lives is going to keep shops open that dont make a profit...so the RSPCA looks good on the high street. I gave my notice in that day

Pet shops do have to be licenced with the local authority I got this bit from
Birmingham councils website....The Pet Animals Act 1951 regulates the sale of pet animals from licensed pet shops and provides for powers of inspection by the City's Senior Animal Welfare Officer at all reasonable times. One of the legislative provisions is that a pet animal, as defined, cannot be sold to a person under the age of twelve.

and this bit from
North Lanarkshire council...
Stocking Numbers and Densities
The maximum numbers of animals to be stocked on the premises will be governed by the accommodation available, as stated in the density lists detailed in the schedules given by the licensing authority in its guidance notes. No other animals, other than those specified in the licence, may be stocked without prior written approval from the licensing authority.


Health, Disease and Acclimatisation
All stock for sale must be in good health and free from obvious parasitic infestation as far as can be reasonably determined without veterinary inspection.


Any sick or injured animal must receive appropriate care and treatment without delay. Inexperienced staff must not treat sick animals unless under appropriately experienced supervision.

"Care and treatment" may include euthanasia but under no circumstances may an animal be euthanased other than in a humane and effective manner. In case of doubt, veterinary advise must be sought.


Facilities must be provided to isolate sick animals.

For ornamental fish, in-line UV treatment or other sterilising devices effectively provide a means of isolating individual tanks in multiple tank systems. They must be of a proper size, and maintained in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.

SO contact your council I think its probably the Enviromental or licencing departments but phone up and make a fuss and of course phone not just your local paper but you local TV station and tell them how they a breaking the law and the fish are virtually being tortured.... good luck let us know what happens

 

[Dragonscales]

I'd just wait till after his shift then walk up to him wearing a balaclava and carrying a baseball bat and tell him I was giving him a *friendly piece of advice* that if things keep going the way they are he might meet with an unfortunant *accident*. The next day I would put a brick through his car window. Over the next few weeks, if things didn't change then I would continue to do things to encourage a complete absence of his sanity and feeling of personal safety such as placing a concrete block on his shop doorstep with a note attached stating that the next pair of shoes I make will be on his feet as he is slowly sinking to the bottom of the nearest river, etc, etc. Eventually he would get the message, if not I would just break his legs, that usually works

Other than this method, I doubt alot will be done from only one person's complaint. Besides, the other way is more fun and quick acting.

...yes, I will definitely be riding to hell in a handbasket when I die...

 

[jungle king]

or you could just get a tall guy wearing an expensive suit carrying a notepad taking down info about everything in the place, taking photos and looking very important. When asked by the shop owner what he is doing just get him to say "taking important information" then he may ask what for then the answer is "well thats for my client/bosses to know and for you to find out soon". Then he leaves (the info guy that is).

Abit more subtle than the above method but gets the job done. B)

 

[OohFeeshy]

LOL, not a bad plan jungle king Even if you go in there and take a few photos (which would be good as evidence anyway), then he'll have to clean up just in case anything does on it. Of course, the threat of posting them on a forum with 10k + members might do the trick

 

[jungle king]

had to hatch that type of plan before with someone at our other house dumping stuff on our boundary we were going to make him think his warehouse wasn't up to standard

 

[Amerce]

I don't know about the RSPCA, I always thought they were a waste of space too until recently. A local cichild club auction was invaded by them recently cause it seems someone complained that people were buying fish and just carrying them outside "in the cold" in just clear plastic bags. Seems it upset their sensabilities.

So try the local council and the RSCPA, at least you can then say you did something.

 

[Fella]

I don't know about the RSPCA, I always thought they were a waste of space too until recently. A local cichild club auction was invaded by them recently cause it seems someone complained that people were buying fish and just carrying them outside "in the cold" in just clear plastic bags. Seems it upset their sensabilities.

So try the local council and the RSCPA, at least you can then say you did something.

Haha, is that true? What action was taken against the fiends transporting fish in plastic bags?