Where Do Pet Store Hamsters Come From? Last Chance for Animals Exposes Animal Suffering in Hamster Breeding Mill

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LCA warns consumers that the hamster industry is similar to the puppy industry.

LOS ANGELES, March 26, 2024 /CNW/ – After a thorough undercover investigation, Last chance for animals (LCA), an international animal rights group, is launching a campaign to get PetSmart, Petland and Petco to stop selling hamsters and other small pets.

Mother of hamsters and puppies in breeding mill. (CNW Group/Last Chance for Animals)

The investigation exposes animal suffering at a commercial small animal breeding mill that breeds and sells tens of thousands of hamsters a year. Breeding mills subject hamsters to unimaginable horrors, just like the puppy mill industry. Hamsters from these types of mills can end up in pet stores like Petco, PetSmart and Petland.

Exclusive footage obtained during the LCA investigation shows:

  • Hamsters kept in small, overcrowded, dirty cages with minimal burrowing scales.

  • Hamsters routinely show signs of extreme mental distress and cage-walking hamsters.

  • Sick, injured, overweight and “ugly” hamsters are killed.

Hamsters are sensitive and intelligent animals with complex care needs. They are commonly bought as “starter pets” for children. The hamster and small animal industry exists to provide a mass number of animals for sale to the public.

“We hope our investigation will shine a light on this issue and ignite a conversation about the commercial pet industry,” said LCA founder and president. Chris DeRose. “We urge PetSmart, Petland, and Petco to stop selling hamsters and other small animals. Remember when it comes to pets, ‘Adopt not Shop!’ “

About last chance for animals:

LCA is an international non-profit organization dedicated to eliminating animal exploitation through education, investigations, legislation and public awareness campaigns. Since its formation in 1984, LCA has succeeded as one of the nation’s pioneering animal advocacy groups. LCA’s educational and public outreach programs have empowered the public to make positive changes for animals in their communities. For more information, visit https://lcanimal.org

LCA Logo (CNW Group/Last Chance For Animals)

LCA Logo (CNW Group/Last Chance For Animals)

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