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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: SirBailey on May 15, 2013, 07:15:29 PM

Title: Greenwoods in warren
Post by: SirBailey on May 15, 2013, 07:15:29 PM
Just saw on ABC news that Greenwoods was raided and the owner was handcuffed and carted out on a stretcher after he was found hiding in the basement. There was no heat or electricity for quite some time. All the animals were being taken out and relocated. 
Title: Re: Greenwoods in warren
Post by: LoveTheFishies on May 15, 2013, 07:18:59 PM
Yea, thats too bad.  There was a post on here a couple of months ago about the store and the problems the owner was having.  Wonder if he was having some mental/psychiatric/stress issues that contributed to the neglect. 

Well, at least the animals will have some better care now.
Title: Re: Greenwoods in warren
Post by: Regalblue on May 15, 2013, 08:33:02 PM
http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/news/region/macomb_county/all-animals-removed-from-warren-pet-store-due-to-unsafe-conditions
Title: Re: Greenwoods in warren
Post by: RichE on May 15, 2013, 08:35:15 PM
I called it about 3 months ago, that is was a ticking time bomb. Sad that it had to happen this way, the fish are the ones who suffered, the other animals can live with out power or running water for a few days.

Wonder when I can go shopping? ;)
Title: Re: Greenwoods in warren
Post by: Steve on May 15, 2013, 09:26:43 PM
What the??? :o That was the owner?? Is is mentally ill?.... or perhaps a drug user? because that looked just plain odd.
Title: Re: Greenwoods in warren
Post by: RichE on May 15, 2013, 09:30:35 PM
What the??? :o That was the owner?? Is is mentally ill?.... or perhaps a drug user? because that looked just plain odd.
yes that is the owner and I do know he had a mairjuna (sp) problem, and I was told he had other substance issues and I do think he had a few screws loose but that's just my opinion.
Title: Re: Greenwoods in warren
Post by: Steve on May 15, 2013, 09:35:40 PM
What the??? :o That was the owner?? Is is mentally ill?.... or perhaps a drug user? because that looked just plain odd.
yes that is the owner and I do know he had a mairjuna (sp) problem, and I was told he had other substance issues and I do think he had a few screws loose but that's just my opinion.

That's crazy. I had heard that the shop was in trouble for things before but never have been there or paid too much attention to what was actually going on. Weren't there any employees there at all that could have reported how bad it was before this, or was the owner just there by himself?
Title: Re: Greenwoods in warren
Post by: Loon36cf on May 16, 2013, 04:11:34 AM
I used to go there all the time when I was a kid and went there about 5 months ago and the place looked horrible I was wondering when it was going to get shut down regardless if intent of harming the animals was there. There are always places that will take animals in need and I'm sorry to say but there had to be some drug problem to not get these animals help or homes if te business was going under
Title: Re: Greenwoods in warren
Post by: fishman on May 16, 2013, 10:31:23 AM
A sad ending to what was the best fish/pet store in Michigan.
Title: Re: Greenwoods in warren
Post by: Jaws22 on May 16, 2013, 01:30:01 PM
A sad ending to what was the best fish/pet store in Michigan.
IMO it could be again if the right person bought it. The last time I was fhere 3 people left because they could'nt get waited on. HINT HINT Chris and Dale.
Title: Re: Greenwoods in warren
Post by: four_by_ken on May 17, 2013, 08:12:47 AM
This was a long time coming... should have happened years ago.

The building needs so much attention... I would not want anything to do with it. 


Title: Re: Greenwoods in warren
Post by: RichE on May 17, 2013, 12:09:08 PM
Well Dennis is out of jail and was at the store yesterday.

The news said that someone got into the building during the day and took all the exotic fish so non of the other pet stores wanted to buy the remaining fish.

They showed pictures of his office and his "bedroom" and it looked like a dumpster. I think th land fill by the Palace Look's better on its worst day then his office and "bedroom"

They also said it was more of a raid due to outstanding bills with the county and the city then the animals.

Politics at its best, the guy is a loose cannon and they just turned a blind eye until it was a money thing!!
Title: Re: Greenwoods in warren
Post by: Steve on May 17, 2013, 02:58:25 PM
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Politics at its best, the guy is a loose cannon and they just turned a blind eye until it was a money thing!!

Sadly that is the case 90% of the time now a days when it comes to just about anything in life :(
Title: Re: Greenwoods in warren
Post by: Jaws22 on May 17, 2013, 03:05:27 PM
I hope they have a publc auction.
Title: Re: Greenwoods in warren
Post by: four_by_ken on May 17, 2013, 03:46:13 PM
I hope they have a publc auction.

The last time I was in there... not too much I would want.
Title: Re: Greenwoods in warren
Post by: RichE on May 17, 2013, 03:59:36 PM
I hope they have a publc auction.

The last time I was in there... not too much I would want.
glass lids tanks, and dry stuff like rocks and drift wood would be about the only thing worth buying
Title: Re: Greenwoods in warren
Post by: Helloitsme on June 20, 2013, 10:28:11 AM
Just curious, has anyone seen or heard any updates?
Title: Re: Greenwoods in warren
Post by: Marty on August 21, 2013, 09:09:12 PM
Update:

http://www.clickondetroit.com/lifestyle/pets/warren-pet-store-owner-sentenced-for-animal-cruelty/-/1718840/21546502/-/y2bshqz/-/index.html
Title: Re: Greenwoods in warren
Post by: RichE on August 21, 2013, 09:18:30 PM
How can he not be in jail?

I drove by Monday and there was plants out frt for sale, but the door was locked. I started to walk away and Dennis opened the door and told me he closed right now,but is getting a "shipment" of dry good in.

I told him i was just looking for holey rock, he looked like he was on meth. Scary Scary
Title: Re: Greenwoods in warren
Post by: Regalblue on August 21, 2013, 09:29:18 PM
Probation?!?!??!   BS!!
Title: Re: Greenwoods in warren
Post by: Steve on August 21, 2013, 09:33:19 PM
That's just ridiculous. Not even any fines? just probation is all???
Title: Re: Greenwoods in warren
Post by: African cichlid Keeper on August 21, 2013, 11:19:12 PM
How sad.   :'(
Title: Re: Greenwoods in warren
Post by: four_by_ken on August 22, 2013, 06:37:30 AM
I'm sad to say... I am not surprised.   >:(