There is no animal cruelty laws regarding fish. They can barely prosecute for cat and dog animal cruelty cases. People recognize fish as ornaments rather than pets. Fish in a fish store are nothing more than merchandise just like buying a loaf of bread at the store.It hurts to see, I know a few places nearby that are the same way. Sadly, theres not much you can do...arguing or trying to reason with the owner and telling him he doesn't provide proper living conditions will just get you kicked out and he'll continue to keep them the way he does, because in the long run it'll save him more money.
True...but not all people recognize fish as ornaments rather than pets, I'm pretty sure no one or not many people on MFK recognize their fish as ornaments (I know I don't, not sure about you)There is no animal cruelty laws regarding fish. They can barely prosecute for cat and dog animal cruelty cases. People recognize fish as ornaments rather than pets. Fish in a fish store are nothing more than merchandise just like buying a loaf of bread at the store.
There is no animal cruelty laws regarding fish. They can barely prosecute for cat and dog animal cruelty cases. People recognize fish as ornaments rather than pets. Fish in a fish store are nothing more than merchandise just like buying a loaf of bread at the store.