Pet Department/Pet Star San Luis Obispo
Items with asterick are ones we filed complaints in regards to. In this case, charges filed with San Luis Obispo Sheriffs' Department Division of Animal Services, statement to agency available here.
No care sheets were offered or visible at any time at this store.
06/03 *Rat with upper respiratory infection and lice infestation. Died within thirty-six hours despite antibiotic treatment as prescribed by vet.
10/09/03 *Mouse with upper respiratory infection. Letter from vet and receipt available.
10/14/03 *Extremely underweight mouse with prolapsing rectum, tumor, and upper respiratory infection. Evidence of recent nursing indicates used as a breeder to producer "feeder mice." Because this animal was used to produce items to be sold, this animal was "overworked" and therefore this creates a violation of California Penal Code 597a in addition to 597 l. Pictures of vet humanely euthanizing mouse available. At least one little mouse girl will not be put in the freezer.
This store is part of a chain that has since dispersed. According to the alleged owner of the Pet Department in San Luis Obispo, he bought out his partner. The Pet Department still exists in Paso Robles, however the partner retaining the stores in San Luis Obispo and Paso Robles is changing the name to Pet Star. We recognized many of the same store personnel.
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