Animals Help Big Box GO GREEN

August 23, 2009

On a recent trip to a big box store to purchase some plants, I was greeted by a little kitten, at the front doors. I bent down to pet this little kitten, and to see where this little one belonged, checking out its tags. Much to my surprise, the tags stated that this kitten belonged to the BIG BOX STORE.

According to the manager, they have 3 of these kittens, and they opted to have them instead of using toxic poison to get rid of the mouse problem. This is a very unique approach. A little further into the conversation, I was told it was the staffs idea, and management agreed to try it out.

Apparently, all the staff just love these little kittens, and all the customers do too. With plenty of petting, and lots of food and attention, these kittens just flourish. A vet that lives in the mall where these kittens now reside, makes sure the animals are properly cared for and their shots are up to date.

It is a unique GREEN solution, to an everyday problem for big box stores.