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**Hamtastic** · 08-05-2013, 10:28 AM

Thanks to everyone who has constructively contributed to this discussion, however it is time to lock this thread and point to the Forum Rules:

"Welfare: It should be noted that this is pet hamster forum and is primarily concerned with the care and welfare of the hamsters we share our homes with. If a member has concerns about the welfare of any animal they should report it to the appropriate authorities.

It is not appropriate to post about animal abuse or animal welfare in relation to pet shops or other situations on Hamster Central. All issues should be raised with the RSPCA, SSPCA or the appropriate organization for your own country. Concerns about animals in pet shops must be raised in the first instance with the store manager, then customer services and in the case of smaller shops the local authority which issues licenses to sell live animals. Any concerns relating to videos or articles that are found on the internet should be reported to the site owners where appropriate.

If you are unsure whether a thread will be acceptable please run it past a moderator first."

And finally, please keep in mind this post regarding bumping old threads, especially ones that are best to be left alone:

*Replying to old threads*

08-05-2013, 10:28 AM
Hamtastic Retired Moderators Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 6,330	Re: "cruel" pet shop Thanks to everyone who has constructively contributed to this discussion, however it is time to lock this thread and point to the Forum Rules: Posting of external links, advertisements & welfare issues Forum rules "Welfare: It should be noted that this is pet hamster forum and is primarily concerned with the care and welfare of the hamsters we share our homes with. If a member has concerns about the welfare of any animal they should report it to the appropriate authorities. It is not appropriate to post about animal abuse or animal welfare in relation to pet shops or other situations on Hamster Central. All issues should be raised with the RSPCA, SSPCA or the appropriate organization for your own country. Concerns about animals in pet shops must be raised in the first instance with the store manager, then customer services and in the case of smaller shops the local authority which issues licenses to sell live animals. Any concerns relating to videos or articles that are found on the internet should be reported to the site owners where appropriate. If you are unsure whether a thread will be acceptable please run it past a moderator first." And finally, please keep in mind this post regarding bumping old threads, especially ones that are best to be left alone: Replying to old threads __________________ ~ Maxwell ~ Hamilton ~ Tofu ~ Reward yourself and make a hamster in need happy - Consider Adoption!