Shoppers freak out over this woman’s bizarre grocery store companions!
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Customers at a Perth grocery store got more than they bargained for during a recent shopping trip when they spotted a woman doing her grocery shopping with an unusual furry companion.
One woman in Perth took pet ownership to a whole new level, causing a stir in a local Spudshed grocery store when she was spotted shopping with not one, but two pet rats perched on her shoulders.
The incident occurred at the Spudshed store in Ellenbrook, Northeast Perth, during the peak shopping hour of 5 pm.
The sight of the rodents near fresh produce left fellow shoppers shocked and disgusted.
One shopper expressed her disbelief, saying, 'It was incredible that you'd find that in a supermarket, the last thing I want to find is rat turds in my shopping.'
The West Australian chain of grocery stores, owned by the Galati Group, has a clear policy about service animals permitted within the store.
Melissa Osterhage, Head of Marketing for the Galati Group, confirmed that the rats hadn't been noticed until the woman reached the checkout.
She also said that the incident hadn't been reported to the operations team.
'Spudshed welcomes service animals, but pets are not allowed in the store,' she added.
'There is signage displayed that communicates this to our customers.'
In other news, a former employee at Coles shared images of the rat infestation at the company’s Forest Lakes distribution centre in Heathwood, Southwest of Brisbane.
Meanwhile, one Countdown store—a Woolworths-owned supermarket located in Dunedin South, New Zealand—has also been forced to close its doors due to a rampant rodent infestation.
While the sight of rats in a grocery store may be alarming to many, it's worth noting that rats, when kept as pets in a clean environment, can be quite hygienic due to their grooming habits.
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) described rats as being 'incredibly rewarding animals to look after' because they're 'intelligent, highly social animals'.
'They can form close bonds with their human carers but have complex needs and aren't easy to look after well.'
One of the rats on the woman’s shoulder was said to be a bald rat, known for being active compared to other types and is more likely to bite if threatened.
What are your thoughts, dear members? Have you ever encountered an unusual pet in a public place? Let us know in the comments below.
One woman in Perth took pet ownership to a whole new level, causing a stir in a local Spudshed grocery store when she was spotted shopping with not one, but two pet rats perched on her shoulders.
The incident occurred at the Spudshed store in Ellenbrook, Northeast Perth, during the peak shopping hour of 5 pm.
The sight of the rodents near fresh produce left fellow shoppers shocked and disgusted.
A woman was spotted shopping at Spudshed with two pet rats perched on her shoulders. Image source: Facebook.
One shopper expressed her disbelief, saying, 'It was incredible that you'd find that in a supermarket, the last thing I want to find is rat turds in my shopping.'
The West Australian chain of grocery stores, owned by the Galati Group, has a clear policy about service animals permitted within the store.
Melissa Osterhage, Head of Marketing for the Galati Group, confirmed that the rats hadn't been noticed until the woman reached the checkout.
She also said that the incident hadn't been reported to the operations team.
'Spudshed welcomes service animals, but pets are not allowed in the store,' she added.
'There is signage displayed that communicates this to our customers.'
In other news, a former employee at Coles shared images of the rat infestation at the company’s Forest Lakes distribution centre in Heathwood, Southwest of Brisbane.
Meanwhile, one Countdown store—a Woolworths-owned supermarket located in Dunedin South, New Zealand—has also been forced to close its doors due to a rampant rodent infestation.
While the sight of rats in a grocery store may be alarming to many, it's worth noting that rats, when kept as pets in a clean environment, can be quite hygienic due to their grooming habits.
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) described rats as being 'incredibly rewarding animals to look after' because they're 'intelligent, highly social animals'.
'They can form close bonds with their human carers but have complex needs and aren't easy to look after well.'
One of the rats on the woman’s shoulder was said to be a bald rat, known for being active compared to other types and is more likely to bite if threatened.
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