Posted in .. By Jelena, .: Pet Groomers, .: Pet Liability, .: Pet Products, .: Pet Tips (Other) • Tags: business, employees, ethical pet shop, hiring, human resources, mom and pop, recruiting, retail, small business, training
Earlier this week, I talked about two traits of an ethical pet shop. But, of course, the full picture could never fit in a single post; so, today, we’ll look at one more very important feature of an ethical pet shop, and will continue to explore this subject in the future. Every pet owner has the opportunity to make a tangible difference in animal welfare by purchasing those things we all need, like litter and pet food, from an ethical retailer. Without further ado, the third feature of the ethical pet shop:
3. The ethical pet shop treats its employees well, equipping them with knowledge, skills, and responsibilities that enable every employee to uphold the core values of the business.
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Posted on August 14, 2008 by Jelena Woehr • There are no comments, hop to it!
Posted in .. By Jelena, .: Pet Adoption, .: Pet Breeders, .: Pet Dogs, .: Pet Products, .: Pet Rescue & Shelters, .: Pet Tips (Other) • Tags: .: Pet Food, dog food, ethical pet shop, ethics, live animals, pet store, Pet Supplies, sales
Everyone needs to visit a pet store sometimes, whether it’s for pet supplies, training, grooming, or even advice. However, pet owners concerned about the ethical problems associated with many pet shops often wonder if their dollars are going somewhere of which they can be proud. Luckily, it is possible to find an ethical pet shop in almost any geographical area; however, it may take some effort. In this first of a series, we’ll discuss two common features of ethical pet shops.
1. The ethical pet shop either does not sell live animals, or sells a very few, carefully selected species.
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Posted on August 12, 2008 by Jelena Woehr • There are 2 comments!
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