This sounds like something out of Idiocracy
They already own most of the pet food brands, so this move actually makes sense.
I still hate it though.
Re:The Fishy Death of Red Lobster
by stalfosknight on Thursday May 02, 2024 @12:27PM
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Every day it feels like we are getting closer and closer to making Idiocracy a reality.
It's a highly prophetic movie. (And my thinking so is probably another example of it!)
Out here, they’re all being bought up by VCA.
My vet is absolutely considering selling his practice. We (selfishly, not seriously) suggested selling his practice and then opening a new one closer to where we live. (We moved out of the area several years ago, but continue to drag the cats in to see him.)
We said it in gest but he said he was already giving it serious consideration. When he bought his practice from the previous vet, the original owner did exactly that —- opening a new practice elsewhere.
VCA was bought by Mars in 2017 and operates as a subsidary.
This is a good listen.
https://freakonomics.com/podcast/do-you-know-who-owns-your-v...
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mars_Inc.#Mars_Petcare