Newsweek has contacted PetSmart for comment. Hamster Maze, Wooden Hamster House 4 Way Small Animals Hideout Hamster Explore Tunnel Toys Activities Toys for Chinchilla Mice Gerbils Mouse Pet Gifts. "We have been in contact with her and collected information to help further our review of the situation," they said. In a statement issued to Daily Dot, PetSmart confirmed it was "familiar with the individual who posted" the videos of the hamster discovery and confirmed an investigation was ongoing. They did, however, tell her she would be updated once they had discovered "how the situation happened." Herman also noted that the box appeared to have previously been opened and then subsequently taped closed.ĭespite these details, she claims that she went back to the store where the hamsters were allegedly found, the manager tried to suggest they may not necessarily have come from there. She said that when she found the box it was labeled "three Chinese dwarf hamsters" which matched the description of the three animals found inside. I’ll keep you updated when the store reaches out! #fyp #petlover ♬ original sound - bri herman In a follow-up TikTok post, Herman said she had contacted PetSmart's corporate offices regarding the matter and was told they would get back to her once the incident had been explored pt. We've shared this with our team to look into right away." PetSmart also responded to the viral clip, writing: "Thank you for bringing this to our attention. "I work at a PetSmart in Canada and I can guarantee we do not treat our animals like this," maddib.rapz wrote. User8044242950301 agreed, asking: "How can any employee just leave animals to die with no guilt?" Kirra.Christine commented: "I'm so thankful you guys just happened to come that night,"ĭespite the anger felt by many, several comments also came in from individuals claiming to work for PetSmart stressing the incident was not reflective of standard practices. "Those animals deserve better," Ft.xpapii wrote. The video, which has been viewed 1.2 million times, sparked anger among other animal lovers on TikTok. And while the clip is certainly cute, it’s more thrilling than anything. Read more 9-Year-Old Girl Opens Dog Treats 'Barkery,' Raises Money For Animal Shelter YouTuber Mister Hamster recently posted the above video, noting that the intent was to create a dynamic, funny maze.
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