I WOULD like to express my utter disgust at the decision of "Do It All" to sell live animals at their store.

Apart from the obvious cruelty of confining animals in small, unnatural cages for a long period of time, the dangers to the animals resulting from impulse buying have not been addressed, despite the weak, pathetic assurances from their spokesperson.

I boycott all pet shops who deal in live animals and I and my family will certainly be giving "Do It All" a wide berth if this insensitive, money-grabbing disgrace goes ahead.

S K Blamire, Gilpin Close, Lancaster

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