edt goldfish

[Razors]

Has anyone else noticed the real goldfish that is on a shelf high up behind the bar opposite the entrance doors of the EDT?

It is on its own, in a tiny glass round bowl (cartoon/sitcom style/'retro') type small bowl. Isn't this cruel in terms of the poor fish being on its own,in too small a bowl, and subject to excessive noise and light etc from 11am till closing time?

[Lishyloo]

Really this can't be a serious thread

[bonniebird]

If it is serious and why not? then it is cruel :'(

[Sue]

Razors, if you're sufficiently worried about the welfare of a goldfish to start a thread on here, why don't you speak to the EDT about it?

[Razors]

I am seeking opinion thats why Sue, esp as posters like you are in local pubs a lot so was wondering if any1 else has seen it/concerned. I don't see why cruelty to a goldfish ie keeping in poor inappropriate conditions is acceptable but keeping a dog for example in equivlient poor conditions is unacceptable.

[Sue]

Cruelty to any sentient creature is obviously unacceptable, but my point was, if you think the fish is being kept in poor inappropriate conditions, why don't you speak to the EDT about it?

What difference does it make if people on here agree with you or not?

I haven't noticed the goldfish myself.

[Michael Palaeologus]

As Goldfish have famously short memories, even they did feel a bit claustrophobic, they wouldnt remember.

[uncleglen]

The most dangerous thing that could happen to it is chlorinated water!

[Razors]

Well Sue, i may just do that. But i also thought that maybe other forumites that openly say they care for our animal friends may pop into the pub,(or look through the window), and see for themselves, and also complain to the manager.

Maybe i,ll give the RSPCA a ring.

[maxxi]

Michael Palaeologus Wrote:

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> As Goldfish have famously short memories, even

> they did feel a bit claustrophobic, they wouldnt

> remember.

Tut, tut Bhuna - this myth has been well and truly exploded. Goldfish have memories of 10-12 weeks and can - by distinguishing between different coloured lights - even be trained to do tricks.

Maybe this one is being trained to recognize dodgy punters...

[Sue]

:))

:)-D

[Annette Curtain]

Try these for size Raz

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