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Hey, Meijer: Live Fish Don’t Belong in Your Stores

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When you’re in the checkout line at a supermarket, it’s natural to take a lil’ peek at what others are buying. Here’s what makes that experience unnatural: Seeing a live fish in someone’s cart. 😨

That’s right—Meijer, a supercenter chain in the Midwest, sells live fish as “pets,” even after hearing from PETA that fish always suffer in the pet trade.

PETA’s investigations into the “pet” industry have found that fish are kept in cramped bags that are stuffed into boxes stacked up high in massive warehouses. Fish are shipped to retailers all over the world, and many die before and during the trip. Plus, they’re often starved for several days during transport. Think about how scared and miserable you’d be if you were in this situation. 😢

A concerned shopper saw this dead betta fish in a Meijer store in Michigan.

Many shoppers who buy fish don’t know what they need to survive and thrive, like a regularly cleaned and super large tank with many gallons of water, a filtration system, temp-controlled water, caves and live plants for enrichment, and the companionship of other fish. 🐟🐟 Being deprived of all this often causes fish to suffer and die—and that’s if their guardians don’t get rid of them out of boredom.

Fish are smart and sensitive and can feel pain, but Meijer sells them as if they were loaves of bread. 😡

Please urge Meijer to follow Walmart’s lead and ban the sale of live fish ASAP!

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Mr.

Rick

Keyes

Meijer

Message to {contact_data~firstName} {contact_data~lastName}:

I was disturbed to learn that Meijer is continuing to sell live fish, even after hearing from PETA that fish always suffer in the pet trade.

Most freshwater fish sold to stores are bred on farms by the millions inside giant, filthy tubs. Workers stuff them into small bags, and most fish are starved while in transit to retailers. A PETA Asia investigation showed workers leaving betta fish out of the water for extended periods, resulting in death. That same supplier ships 100,000 fish each week, and it’s common for up to 1,000 of them to die before they reach the distributors. Those who survive are often sick and injured.

By continuing to offer live fish for sale, Meijer is directly responsible for the suffering and death of countless animals. Please put an end to your participation in this deadly cycle and stop selling live fish immediately.

Sincerely,

{user_data~First Name} {user_data~Last Name}
{user_data~EMail Address}

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Hey, Meijer: Live Fish Don’t Belong in Your Stores

Please urge Meijer to follow Walmart’s lead and ban the sale of live fish ASAP!

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