“Call the health department”: Kitty litter storage box with nasty surprise stuns Value Village customers
A recent trip to Value Village left one customer in shock after they spotted a kitty litter storage box for sale with a nasty surprise left inside.
The shopper posted photos of the box in the “Value Village Rants & Raves” Facebook group, with what looks to be dried-up cat droppings from a previous feline user.
The box is commonly used by cat owners as a litter disposal system that helps prevent odours.
“At least clean it up before rolling it out…ugh Value Village in North York, gross!!!” they said in the post’s caption.
A sticker on the box shows that it was priced at $7.99.
Barby Moyen (Value Village Rants & Raves/Facebook)
Barby Moyen (Value Village Rants & Raves/Facebook)
Commenters were stunned to see that someone would donate the item without cleaning it out and that the store didn’t seem to notice.
“Call the health department,” wrote one person.
“WTF 
” stated another.
The thrift company has recently been in the headlines for its questionable pricing practices on items like burnt-out candles, Dollarama bottles, and more.
The store has also been slammed for its hygiene regulations, as shoppers spotted used personal bath and body products —such as shampoos and body lotions — on shelves across Canada.
In a previous interview with Daily Hive, a former Value Village employee highlighted the issues she had with cleanliness and hygiene practices at the location where she worked.
“We did have a spray bottle of some cleaner and a rag. They were mainly used to clean the table at the end of our shift. Clothes are not washed. Pockets not searched. Items are not cleaned,” the former employee claimed.
On its website, the company says it allows pet supplies to be donated. The website does not provide further guidelines for customers about cleaning items before dropping them off at a Value Village location.
Daily Hive reached out to Savers, the parent company of Value Village, for comment but did not hear back before publication.
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