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Post by meg on Aug 27, 2005 11:04:41 GMT 1
The other week the family all want to a local show. Whilst I found my spot and settled to watch the showing, the kids ambled off to the stalls. An hour later they both came back with fish that they had won. I thought this was illegal. I was less than happy that an 8yr old girl and a 12yr old boy could be handed live fish in bags without an adult in sight. I couldnt take the fish back because the kids would be upset so ended up buying a tank and accessories. Needless to say the fish died, children upset. Just think using fish like this is irresponsable and cruel  |
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Post by gwenoakes on Aug 27, 2005 17:11:03 GMT 1
Totally agree with you on this one Meg. Did you go to the stall and have a word with them? Think I would have. Dont know if it is illegal though.
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Post by Flic on Aug 27, 2005 18:39:13 GMT 1
I remember winning these as a kid, with my parents, but i didnt think it was done any more?? I woldnt advocate it, surely it is better to win a teddy or toy?? not a live animal! especially with no parents present! as Gwen says i dont know if it is illegal though...??
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Post by Jem on Aug 27, 2005 20:37:30 GMT 1
i went to a show not long ago, and my sister (10years old) had a go at some fair thingy, and come back to us with a tiny goldfish that had been pinned up in the sun all day. poor thing, sorry but i hate things like that. I knew it would die, they always seem to, my lil sis felt goo tho because she gave it a chance hehe bless her.
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Post by pip on Aug 27, 2005 21:36:40 GMT 1
I thought this was not allowed any more. I remember my children winning some fish. We kept them in a tank for a bit and then they dug out a pond in the garden and put them in there. Amazingly they lived for quite a long time and grew quite well.
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Post by meg on Aug 27, 2005 21:43:34 GMT 1
Oh I really ummd an arrd about going back to the stall and giving a piece of my mind. But I didnt. lAthough Im going to find out from the council what their policy is. I personally think its cruel to have the fish there hanging up in the sun all day. Giving them to children without a responsible adult around is plain stupid. But Im sure this kind of thing was banned years back. I must be wrong.
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Post by fin on Aug 27, 2005 23:01:52 GMT 1
I thought it was illegal too. But there are always loopholes . . . .
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