Ban the iPond
Target:
Pets Paradise
Sponsored by:
UPDATE: 19/12/07 I have just spoken with a staff member from
Pets Paradise Indooroopilly, who informed me that due to the negative
media attention the product has received, it has been removed from the
shelves "until we can get some more information". The
petition will remain open for now in case the iPond
goes back on sale at Pets Paradise.
The new iPond is a tiny fish tank which can be attached to an owner's iPod and used as a speaker. It is sold for keeping Siamese Fighting Fish, or Bettas, and is becoming quite the popular Christmas item. It may sound cute, but it's not much fun for the fish. The tank measures just The device just measures 152 millimetres in height, 88 millimetres across and 77 millimetres deep, barely enough for the fish to move. It is far too small for the fish to have adequate oxygen intake and a clean environment, and fish kept in it are likely to have a greatly shortened lifespan.
The iPond has been condemned by the RSPCA. Please join this petition to Pets Paradise to have stop stocking this cruel product.
NOTE: despite its name, the iPond is NOT MADE BY APPLE, so this petition is not targeted at them.
The new iPond is a tiny fish tank which can be attached to an owner's iPod and used as a speaker. It is sold for keeping Siamese Fighting Fish, or Bettas, and is becoming quite the popular Christmas item. It may sound cute, but it's not much fun for the fish. The tank measures just The device just measures 152 millimetres in height, 88 millimetres across and 77 millimetres deep, barely enough for the fish to move. It is far too small for the fish to have adequate oxygen intake and a clean environment, and fish kept in it are likely to have a greatly shortened lifespan.
The iPond has been condemned by the RSPCA. Please join this petition to Pets Paradise to have stop stocking this cruel product.
NOTE: despite its name, the iPond is NOT MADE BY APPLE, so this petition is not targeted at them.
UPDATE: 19/12/07 I have just spoken with a staff member from
Pets Paradise Indooroopilly, who informed me that due to the negative
media attention the product has received, it has been removed from the
shelves "until we can get some more information". The
petition will remain open for now in case the iPond
goes back on sale at Pets Paradise.
The new iPond is a tiny fish tank which can be attached to an owner's iPod and used as a speaker. It is sold for keeping Siamese Fighting Fish, or Bettas, and is becoming quite the popular Christmas item. It may sound cute, but it's not much fun for the fish. The tank measures just The device just measures 152 millimetres in height, 88 millimetres across and 77 millimetres deep, barely enough for the fish to move. It is far too small for the fish to have adequate oxygen intake and a clean environment, and fish kept in it are likely to have a greatly shortened lifespan.
The iPond has been condemned by the RSPCA. Please join this petition to Pets Paradise to have stop stocking this cruel product.
NOTE: despite its name, the iPond is NOT MADE BY APPLE, so this petition is not targeted at them.
The new iPond is a tiny fish tank which can be attached to an owner's iPod and used as a speaker. It is sold for keeping Siamese Fighting Fish, or Bettas, and is becoming quite the popular Christmas item. It may sound cute, but it's not much fun for the fish. The tank measures just The device just measures 152 millimetres in height, 88 millimetres across and 77 millimetres deep, barely enough for the fish to move. It is far too small for the fish to have adequate oxygen intake and a clean environment, and fish kept in it are likely to have a greatly shortened lifespan.
The iPond has been condemned by the RSPCA. Please join this petition to Pets Paradise to have stop stocking this cruel product.
NOTE: despite its name, the iPond is NOT MADE BY APPLE, so this petition is not targeted at them.
Dear Sir or Madam,
We the undersigned have become aware that your company is stocking the new iPond fish tanks. These tanks are unsuitable for keeping Bettas, or Siamese Fighting fish, because they are far smaller than the recommended tank size for such fish. They have been condemned by the RSPCA because in spite of the ability of Bettas to take in oxygen from the air, the small size of these tanks does not allow the fish adequete access to oxygen and a clean environment. The presence of speakers attached to the tank is also liable to cause discomfort to the fish. Fish kept in such a tank will be barely able to move and probably have a greatly shortened lifespan.
We feel unable to patronise Pets Paradise stores until you cease selling this cruel product. Please demonstrate that you will treat all animals, including fish, with the respect they deserve.
Thank you for taking the time to read this letter.
We the undersigned have become aware that your company is stocking the new iPond fish tanks. These tanks are unsuitable for keeping Bettas, or Siamese Fighting fish, because they are far smaller than the recommended tank size for such fish. They have been condemned by the RSPCA because in spite of the ability of Bettas to take in oxygen from the air, the small size of these tanks does not allow the fish adequete access to oxygen and a clean environment. The presence of speakers attached to the tank is also liable to cause discomfort to the fish. Fish kept in such a tank will be barely able to move and probably have a greatly shortened lifespan.
We feel unable to patronise Pets Paradise stores until you cease selling this cruel product. Please demonstrate that you will treat all animals, including fish, with the respect they deserve.
Thank you for taking the time to read this letter.
We signed the "Ban the iPond" petition!
# 896:
9:46 pm PDT, Jun 17,
Kenneth E Haag, Alaska
i think what they are doing to the fish is very cruel and should be stoped
i think what they are doing to the fish is very cruel and should be stoped
# 895:
8:53 pm PDT, Jun 17,
Jolene Vanhorn, Minnesota
FISH ARE LIVING CREATURES!!! NOT JUST NOVELTIES! LETS NOT ABUSE OUR FISH FREINDS PLEASE!!!
FISH ARE LIVING CREATURES!!! NOT JUST NOVELTIES! LETS NOT ABUSE OUR FISH FREINDS PLEASE!!!
# 894:
11:27 am PDT, Jun 17,
Name not displayed, United Kingdom
# 893:
10:41 am PDT, Jun 17,
Sue Hobbs, California
This is extremely cruel. Those who claim to care about the welfare of animals should know better. The people who dreamed up this idea, who manufactured it, marketed it and sold it should not be in the pet business. This fish is not a pet. It is a tortured creature made to build profits.
This is extremely cruel. Those who claim to care about the welfare of animals should know better. The people who dreamed up this idea, who manufactured it, marketed it and sold it should not be in the pet business. This fish is not a pet. It is a tortured creature made to build profits.
# 892:
5:42 pm PDT, Jun 13,
Donna Smith, North Carolina
# 891:
3:40 pm PDT, Jun 2,
Annelies Ooms, Belgium
# 890:
2:43 pm PDT, Jun 2,
Barbara Whelan, United Kingdom
oh how the mind boggles at such stupidity only a nutter could design out like that get it banned before it begins oh only stupid people will buy rubbish like that
oh how the mind boggles at such stupidity only a nutter could design out like that get it banned before it begins oh only stupid people will buy rubbish like that
# 889:
12:26 am PDT, May 30,
Name not displayed, Sweden
I really dont get why its stylish to torment a little fish.
I really dont get why its stylish to torment a little fish.
# 888:
2:57 pm PDT, May 28,
Name not displayed, United Kingdom
# 887:
9:03 pm PDT, May 26,
Jenny Vegan, United States Minor Outlying Islands
# 886:
9:44 pm PDT, May 25,
Name not displayed, Australia
This ipond is a disgusting idea that and is a disgraceful form of human amusement. I'm absolutely 120% sure that if this ipond rubbish is totally banned, we wouldn't die of boredom - really guys, there's a lot more fun and refreshing ways to keep yourselves entertained rather than killing.
This ipond is a disgusting idea that and is a disgraceful form of human amusement. I'm absolutely 120% sure that if this ipond rubbish is totally banned, we wouldn't die of boredom - really guys, there's a lot more fun and refreshing ways to keep yourselves entertained rather than killing.
# 885:
5:48 pm PDT, May 25,
Name not displayed, Australia
# 884:
9:05 am PDT, May 25,
Rebecca Griffiths, Australia
I do not endorse this torture device. I value life. This makes me want to cry. To see such a horrible device being used for watching the poor helpless animals being torured at the owner's leisure, this really breaks my heart. If they wanna sell/buy the product, atleast sell it with a fake animal, not a live one.
I do not endorse this torture device. I value life. This makes me want to cry. To see such a horrible device being used for watching the poor helpless animals being torured at the owner's leisure, this really breaks my heart. If they wanna sell/buy the product, atleast sell it with a fake animal, not a live one.
# 883:
8:33 am PDT, May 23,
Name not displayed, Illinois
# 882:
1:10 pm PDT, May 21,
Kim Hollemans, Netherlands
# 881:
3:39 pm PDT, May 12,
Lizzie Magalen, California
# 880:
12:09 pm PDT, May 9,
Kiersten Haig, Wisconsin
It's ridiculous how greed overpowers the compassion for animals. Stop selling the iPond!!!!!!
It's ridiculous how greed overpowers the compassion for animals. Stop selling the iPond!!!!!!
# 879:
8:44 am PDT, Apr 30,
Jennifer Varela, Texas
This is just sad to say the very least.
This is just sad to say the very least.
# 878:
6:40 pm PDT, Apr 27,
Maria Delgadillo, Texas
This is abuse to this wonderful fishes
This is abuse to this wonderful fishes
# 877:
3:07 pm PDT, Apr 27,
Tiffany Y., Canada
This is just animal cruelty and abuse. I own a betta myself and I would die to see it being crammed into a stupid "iPond". Even though the betta is smaller than us, we should not take advantage of them. They have lives too. It's like taking a human and jamming them into a very small closet.
This is just animal cruelty and abuse. I own a betta myself and I would die to see it being crammed into a stupid "iPond". Even though the betta is smaller than us, we should not take advantage of them. They have lives too. It's like taking a human and jamming them into a very small closet.
# 876:
6:45 am PDT, Apr 27,
Marilee Wells, Texas
This is abuse in every fashion of the word!
This is abuse in every fashion of the word!
# 875:
7:54 pm PDT, Apr 26,
Amy Liegl, Texas
Get everyone you know to sign this. I can't believe, they would even think of selling these!
Get everyone you know to sign this. I can't believe, they would even think of selling these!
# 874:
11:03 am PDT, Apr 13,
George McKay, United Kingdom
This "Thing" has got to be banned!
This "Thing" has got to be banned!
# 873:
3:52 pm PDT, Apr 11,
Name not displayed, Colorado
# 872:
11:52 am PDT, Apr 5,
Gillian Miller, United Kingdom
# 871:
11:27 am PDT, Apr 3,
Crystal Boudreau, Canada
this is the most disgusting product on the market and if see them in the stores i will break every single one on the shelf before leaving and i'm not scared to make a huge scene over something so gross. honestly who in there right mind could approve such a thing? what is that teaching children today and we wonder how children can have no respect for human and animal life
this is the most disgusting product on the market and if see them in the stores i will break every single one on the shelf before leaving and i'm not scared to make a huge scene over something so gross. honestly who in there right mind could approve such a thing? what is that teaching children today and we wonder how children can have no respect for human and animal life
# 870:
10:19 pm PDT, Mar 29,
Beth OHara, Maine
# 869:
6:47 pm PDT, Mar 29,
Mackenzie Walsh, New Jersey
I think this is despicable! Has society become so disillusioned that they think this is a good idea! Granted, fish aren't the most intelligent of beings, but still, would you like to be locked up in a seven foot by 3 foot cage?! Tis is so cruel and disgusting.
I think this is despicable! Has society become so disillusioned that they think this is a good idea! Granted, fish aren't the most intelligent of beings, but still, would you like to be locked up in a seven foot by 3 foot cage?! Tis is so cruel and disgusting.
# 868:
5:19 pm PDT, Mar 29,
Misty Rennebohm, Canada
Sick and cruel! my betta's have 2 or more gallons of water to swim in and there' happy! All fish need a lot of room to swim. I haven't seen 1 of the Ipond's but I diffently don't like it!
Sick and cruel! my betta's have 2 or more gallons of water to swim in and there' happy! All fish need a lot of room to swim. I haven't seen 1 of the Ipond's but I diffently don't like it!
# 867:
3:48 pm PDT, Mar 28,
Name not displayed, Maryland
That's just evil... the poor little betta has no room to move, plus there's not enough oxygen, and they have constant music pounding into their heads! It's ANIMAL CRUELTY I TELLS YA! ANIMAL CRUELTY!!!
That's just evil... the poor little betta has no room to move, plus there's not enough oxygen, and they have constant music pounding into their heads! It's ANIMAL CRUELTY I TELLS YA! ANIMAL CRUELTY!!!
# 866:
10:02 am PDT, Mar 28,
Dawn Bolin, Ohio
# 865:
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6:45 pm PDT, Mar 27,
Jo Carlyle, Australia
We ever thought this up is sick. |
# 864:
2:55 pm PDT, Mar 26,
Shelley Vallier, Canada
This is the cruelest thing I have ever seen
This is the cruelest thing I have ever seen
# 863:
8:17 pm PDT, Mar 25,
Deborah Cooper, United Kingdom
# 862:
5:08 pm PDT, Mar 25,
Simone Phillips, United Kingdom
this sucks and is cruel and disgusting
this sucks and is cruel and disgusting
# 861:
9:20 am PDT, Mar 25,
Elizabeth Oehrn, Sweden
# 860:
5:45 am PDT, Mar 25,
Ange Barrett, United Kingdom
# 859:
7:15 am PDT, Mar 24,
Bella Fitzpatrick, New York
# 858:
3:09 am PDT, Mar 24,
Cecy V. Aguirre López, Mexico
# 857:
11:26 pm PDT, Mar 23,
Jason Bowman, California
# 856:
8:08 pm PDT, Mar 23,
Christine Pearson, Arizona
# 855:
6:07 pm PDT, Mar 23,
Carol Bischoff, Netherlands
# 854:
1:35 pm PDT, Mar 23,
DEBORAH GOODALL, Arizona
Very bad idea from someone who obviously has no regard for the life of another living creature.
Very bad idea from someone who obviously has no regard for the life of another living creature.
# 853:
9:46 am PDT, Mar 23,
Nyack Clancy, New York
# 852:
3:02 pm PDT, Mar 22,
Callie Tracy, Nebraska
# 851:
5:37 am PDT, Mar 22,
Janet Serritella, Illinois
This is totally inhumane and torturous! I can't believe that any decent human being could live with themselves knowing that they'll make a profit by condemning a living creature to a horrible death! Whoever came up with this idea should be put in a room barely big enough for them to stand, and left there for a week to see how he/she likes it. Then deprive them of oxygen and add some toxins to the little bit of air that they do get to breathe. When I saw this product, it made me so furious!!!
This is totally inhumane and torturous! I can't believe that any decent human being could live with themselves knowing that they'll make a profit by condemning a living creature to a horrible death! Whoever came up with this idea should be put in a room barely big enough for them to stand, and left there for a week to see how he/she likes it. Then deprive them of oxygen and add some toxins to the little bit of air that they do get to breathe. When I saw this product, it made me so furious!!!
