Taking advantage

To the editor: My twelve year old son was viewing rabbits at Alstede Farms in Chester, on Sunday, Oct. 1. He asked the girl if he could have one and she told him yes, they were $15 and to go behind the pen and take one. Coming back to the car with the rabbit in a cardboard box, my baby sitter noticed the rabbit. When trying to return the rabbit, was told that the policy was no returns or refunds on livestock. This rabbit was sold to a minor without the permission or presence of an adult. When speaking to the owner, Mr. Alstede, he became abrupt and stated that there is a not return, no refund policy and that it his not responsibility to decide who can or cannot purchase the rabbit, as long as they have the money. End of discussion, he had nothing more to say. I feel that this is taking advantage of a child who does not have the ability to make the mature decision of purchasing an animal. If it is not Mr. Alstede’s responsibility, then whose is it? This is a totally unprofessional business practice and most likely illegal. Alstede Farms agreed to take back the rabbit, but not refund the money. Several school and scouting organizations frequent Alstede Farms this time of year. Please be aware, if you child has the money, they may be coming home with more than you anticipated. Linda Bell Sparta