D&D - Follow Up

Less than 24 hours after hitting the PETA blog (& LfD), the power of social media and the interwebs is ably demonstrated by a press release from Petland announcing the closing of the bunny killing store (and the filing of charges against Liz). The story being picked up by Cleveland's News 19 probably didn't hurt either. Actually, although I am very suspicious of pet stores that sell animals, I must commend Petland for a speedy and smart approach to the issue. Avoiding the boiler plate "we take this very seriously" line they acted firmly with no ambiguity.

I don't think this is going to go away for some time but Petland gave themselves a head start on the critics which should be a lesson to other companies who find themselves in similar circumstances.

Dumb & Dumber, oh and Sadistic Too

The photo (doctored for family viewing) purportedly shows a lady by the name of Elizabeth Carlisle, an employee of Petland in Akron, Ohio. According to the PETA blog today, Ms. Carlisle and her manager decided to have a little fun at some bunnies' expense. You can read the actual posting for the full details, but let's just say that even Mr. Cheney might blanch at their methods. To celebrate their exploits Carlisle then posted a vivid description and accompanying picture to her Facebook profile.

I would have thought that after the Dominos' dirty employee YouTube media blitz people would have wised up to posting their sickest doings on social networks. Although I presume the same mental defect that would lead somone to believe torturing animals was acceptable might also blind them to the concept that advertising it might be another really bad idea?

Watch this story get major legs in the next few days.