Breaking Video: Animals Frozen Alive, Crudely Gassed at Petco, PetSmart Supplier Mill

Breaking News: Shocking Animal Abuse Exposed. Find Out How You Can Make a Difference. Breaking News Donate Now The eyewitness never saw a veterinarian care for animals at the facility in three months of working there full-time. This rabbit was one of four found dead in just one day. Take Action Dear Suzannah Beth, A PETA exposé reveals the factory farm–like conditions—and suffering—at Holmes Farm, a major supplier to PetSmart, Petco, Pet Supplies Plus, and many other stores. Workers piled dozens of small animals at a time into a feces-smeared cooler and crudely gassed them with carbon dioxide. Their screams could be heard across the room. Based on PETA's evidence, a team of U.S. Department of Agriculture officials descended on Holmes Farm, which is now under federal investigation. Live rats were stuffed into plastic zipper bags or tossed onto plastic lids and put in a freezer, slowly freezing to death even as some frantically tried to claw their way out. As you can see in the video footage, the floor was spattered with blood where small animals had been attacked by the cats who were allowed to roam freely throughout the facility. One hamster who had been attacked by a cat was just left to die on the floor. Thousands of animals who are still at Holmes Farm—and millions more trapped in the greed-driven pet trade across the country—need your help. Please tell big-box pet stores' leaders that you will never buy anything—even supplies—from them as long as they continue to sell any animals. Instead, kind consumers can buy supplies from businesses that don't sell animals, including Target, Walgreens, and online retailers. And if you are ready to add an animal to your family, please adopt from a local animal shelter or rescue organization—never buy from a store or breeder. Rabbits, guinea pigs, and other small animals are dying for lack of good homes, just like dogs and cats, and they deserve the same consideration. Together, we can make a difference for these animals. Please take a moment to act today. Sincerely, Dan Paden Associate Director of Evidence Analysis Cruelty Investigations Department PETA P.S. You can do even more to end the hidden suffering and deaths in the "pet" trade, and prevent cruelty to companion animals by making a generous gift right now. These vulnerable animals need you today. Click to update your e-mail preferences or to unsubscribe. Please do not respond to this e-mail. Instead, click here to contact PETA. This e-mail was sent by PETA, 501 Front St., Norfolk, VA 23510 USA.