gaya
Fish Addict
sorry bettamomma, that's not meant for you but for random.BettaMomma said:
Kicked out of Wallmart...
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BettaMomma
Fish Aficionado
Oh, okay!
OohFeeshy
It's only forever; not long at all...
Is it a bird? Is it a flying fish? Probably, but its actually RandomWiktor Man! Flying roung Walmart, rescuing poor defenceless bettas from the clutches of the evil Betta Cups, RandomWiktor Man is now available as an All-flying, laser shooting, betta rescuing Action figure!!!!
Bateries not included.
No, neither are bettas.
Bateries not included.
No, neither are bettas.
3neko
Fish Fanatic
Go RW!Every time I go to walmart I check out the betta section, and protest LOUDLY if theres something wrong. Funny, as many times as I've been there, i've never seen any employee around the fishtanks. Someone could just walk up and drop a betta cup in their purse and walk out.
Hmmmm......
Raechal
Fish Gatherer
Luckily my local walmart doesn't sell fish, just a small selection of fish supplies like food, heaters, filters decor etc. The walmart about 20 minutes away sells fish though I've never been able to bring myself to actually see what condition the fish are in since I've heard such horrible stories.
I used to work at Incredible Pets and I looked over at this "display" betta bowl with some gravel in it and a clam decoration that was holding up a sign that said something but I don't remember what anyways that isn't the point. There were no customers and I had finished everything I had to do early so I decided to clean the bowl out as the water was brown and not very attractive. So I dumped out the water into the sink and this HORRIBLE smell fills the entire store. I soon see bits of pieces of "betta fin" coming out of the water as I pour it down the sink. I started to get a little teary telling myself, "That isn't part of a betta...it was just something else..I swear.." Then I try to rinse out the gravel with the sprayer hose and I see a decaying betta head.
The betta must have been in there for weeks atleast. I filled the bowl back up with water and left the betta head floating at the top along with parts of it's fins floating around as well. I was lucky my shift was almost over and after thinking about it for awhile, I quit. It wasn't only because of that but because they "switched" my departments to maintanence which basically meant wake up at 6 a.m. and come vaccuum and clean up everything. Which is NOT what I applied for. The manager also lied straight to my face, which I did not appreciate nor tolerate. *sigh*
Sorry for the rant I just had to get it out. Poor little betta. I went in that Friday and picked up my paycheck. I checked on the "death display bowl" and someone had cleaned everything up and made it look all "pretty" with a new betta in it.
I used to work at Incredible Pets and I looked over at this "display" betta bowl with some gravel in it and a clam decoration that was holding up a sign that said something but I don't remember what anyways that isn't the point. There were no customers and I had finished everything I had to do early so I decided to clean the bowl out as the water was brown and not very attractive. So I dumped out the water into the sink and this HORRIBLE smell fills the entire store. I soon see bits of pieces of "betta fin" coming out of the water as I pour it down the sink. I started to get a little teary telling myself, "That isn't part of a betta...it was just something else..I swear.." Then I try to rinse out the gravel with the sprayer hose and I see a decaying betta head.
The betta must have been in there for weeks atleast. I filled the bowl back up with water and left the betta head floating at the top along with parts of it's fins floating around as well. I was lucky my shift was almost over and after thinking about it for awhile, I quit. It wasn't only because of that but because they "switched" my departments to maintanence which basically meant wake up at 6 a.m. and come vaccuum and clean up everything. Which is NOT what I applied for. The manager also lied straight to my face, which I did not appreciate nor tolerate. *sigh*Sorry for the rant I just had to get it out. Poor little betta. I went in that Friday and picked up my paycheck. I checked on the "death display bowl" and someone had cleaned everything up and made it look all "pretty" with a new betta in it.
fishys
New Member
i wish i had that kina corage but 1 time there was this dead betta on display andi just shoved it onto the floor when some 1 came 2 pick it up and she was all o what a shame and i sad no its not what the shame is u and all the dieing and dead fish here THIS IS ANIMAL CRULTY boy that felt good
fancyfish said:Way to go! Someone has got to speak up
I just got back from Walmart.......... they had all their bettas in closed containers with no air holes. The bettas who have been in the store the longest are in tiny clear plastic dixie cups and atop their lids is a tiny x (the straw hole because they were soda pop lids).
The newest arrivals had nice wide bowls.... and zilch holes at all. Lids were tougher plastic like tupperware.
Total of about 40 bettas sitting at the bottoms of their cups. Looking stressed IMO.
A young male employee with funky dyed hair seemed to be the guy manning the dept.
So when he wasn't looking I slipped a note
atop the bettas that said...."these bettas need to have airholes in their lids because they need to breath the same air we do...... and the tiny x's aren't enough either.
Then I marchedover to customer service and explained what I saw.... one gal behind the desk knew something about fish and also understood the need for the lids to have air holes, she mentions ammonia build up and stress. She said they have it taken care immediately. She thought it already had been taken care of with the new bowls..... I was thanked for letting them know.
But I also took home one of those let the president of walmart know forms...
I have decided it is time to at least go straight to the top. I am so sick seeing my local walmart not properly caring for the pet fish. It is just so wrong.
OK rant is over for now. I will go back later and see if things get changed on the air hole issue.
Casey would waltz ...... and the band played on....OK. Went to Walmart this afternoon; and the lids still have no airholes.
I emailed Walmart HQ already and I am sending a snail mail to CEO Scott Lee.
I am really upset about the kind of care the bettas and other fish are receiving.
I cannot walk away without trying to change the situation that is the current status quo with the fish dept. around here.
And I believe if they are going to handle fish they need to ensure they are taking care of them properly. It is morally wrong to not take the steps to see the fish are given the best care (or at least adequate care); this means training employees and dedicating staff to pet only ( juggling duties between departments leads inadequate attention for large numbers of animals.)
If I get any response I will let you guys know.
Yes, I will CC PETA on this. And the local humane society.
fancyfish
OohFeeshy
It's only forever; not long at all...
Production cannot start until Walmart vows not to sell them 
SRC
Some days even my lucky rocketship underpants won'
Sorry, I would cease to function without Wal-mart. I buy way too much stuff in one place to not go there. You can't beat getting groceries, oil change, hair products, hair cut, tanning, nails, fresh cooked foods, birthday cakes, clothes, dog treats, cat food, litter, bed linens, bath linens, hardware supplies, light bulbs, toys, and various other stuff you never knew you needed til you saw it...all in one store. If I didn't get it all in one place..it would take me 5 hours to drive around looking in seperate stores to get everything . And from what I have seen....any place that sells fish takes the same care of betta's as Wal-mart, sometimes worse. I'm truly sorry many of your Wal-marts don't take care of the fish though...our K-mart did actually get banned from having fish because they didn't take good enough care of them, but that was years ago..prolly 10 (atleast).
My Wal-mart takes really good care of their fish. All the tanks have live plants and these little colored tubes (like you put in a gerbil cage) in the tanks for the fish to play in.
The betta's, although in cups, have a section all to themselves. There are usually anywhere from 4 to 10 on display at a time...doesn't mean there aren't more somewhere though. They are all in 1 1/2 cup capacity containers, water is usually about a inch from the top, and the lid comes with holes made into it..plus what kind of betta it is (male or female) printed on the lid as well. Sometimes the water is slightly dirty, but the fish always look in good spirits and condition. Most of the fish don't flare and act active in those cups..because they have seen each other so much they just don't care anymore..they are used to each other..so they don't "display" their finnage like others who haven't been in close proximity with each other will, I will take them over to teh tanks and hold them up..that usually gets them going though lol (if I am looking to buy one and want to see what it looks like in full display, but I don't buy alot of Veils..although I do have some). *crosses fingers* I hope I never see any that are in rough shape though...I'd definately have to say something. I'm glad others will say something as well, fish are animals too..even if they aren't "fluffy".
Good job girls!!
. And from what I have seen....any place that sells fish takes the same care of betta's as Wal-mart, sometimes worse. I'm truly sorry many of your Wal-marts don't take care of the fish though...our K-mart did actually get banned from having fish because they didn't take good enough care of them, but that was years ago..prolly 10 (atleast).My Wal-mart takes really good care of their fish. All the tanks have live plants and these little colored tubes (like you put in a gerbil cage) in the tanks for the fish to play in.
The betta's, although in cups, have a section all to themselves. There are usually anywhere from 4 to 10 on display at a time...doesn't mean there aren't more somewhere though. They are all in 1 1/2 cup capacity containers, water is usually about a inch from the top, and the lid comes with holes made into it..plus what kind of betta it is (male or female) printed on the lid as well. Sometimes the water is slightly dirty, but the fish always look in good spirits and condition. Most of the fish don't flare and act active in those cups..because they have seen each other so much they just don't care anymore..they are used to each other..so they don't "display" their finnage like others who haven't been in close proximity with each other will, I will take them over to teh tanks and hold them up..that usually gets them going though lol (if I am looking to buy one and want to see what it looks like in full display, but I don't buy alot of Veils..although I do have some). *crosses fingers* I hope I never see any that are in rough shape though...I'd definately have to say something. I'm glad others will say something as well, fish are animals too..even if they aren't "fluffy".
Good job girls!!
BettaMomma
Fish Aficionado
I hear what you're saying - but I still don't give them any of my money.
I spend my weekends running errands so I can avoid WalMart.
I am a slave to my animals.
You would die if you knew how much money I spend on fresh veggies for my guinea pigs.
I spend my weekends running errands so I can avoid WalMart.
I am a slave to my animals.
You would die if you knew how much money I spend on fresh veggies for my guinea pigs.
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