A staggering 7000 primates are privately owned in the United Kingdom.
The keeping of primates as pets currently stands as this:
Defra's Code of Practice for the Welfare of Privately Kept Non-Human Primates came into force in 2010. The Code is a guide to the steps that must be taken by primate keepers in order to ensure compliance with the Animal Welfare Act. Under the Dangerous Wild Animals Act (DWAA) 1976, owners of most primate species must obtain a licence from their local authority.
However, non-compliance with the DWAA is rife, and there is little awareness or consideration of The Code on the part of the keepers or the relevant authorities. Subsequently, the situation is a mess, with monkeys suffering in inappropriate environments all around the UK.
Most of the monkeys that do get rescued suffer either physically or mentally as a result of their previous lives. Several monkeys suffer from diabetes as a result of being fed inappropriate diets as pets, and who require special care and daily medication. Whilst other monkeys display signs of psychological damage such as constant clapping, head rocking and even self-harming.
It should be made illegal for primates to be sold/kept as pets. If you are with me, please sign and share this petition.
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Reached 250 supporters
December 11, 2023
December 3, 2023
I have finalized the formal briefing document for the primary parliamentary committee. This report outlines the specific failures of the Dangerous Wild Animals Act that allow these animals to remain in private homes. Expect a follow up once I receive confirmation of a meeting time with the department liaisons.
Reached 100 supporters
December 2, 2023
December 1, 2023
We are reaching the threshold needed to submit this petition as a formal inquiry to the Department for Environment. Please forward this link to three contacts today so we can clear this benchmark before the next review period begins.
367 Comments
no private person has the space or the knowledge to keep a monkey healthy properly. ban this now.
Poor things must be so confused and unhappy. How is this even legal in this day and age?
Seen the photos of the ones rescued and it breaks my heart. Needs to be stopped immediately.
THIS IS ABSOLUTELY DISGUSTING. Monkeys are NOT pets. Stop treating them like toys.
its cruel to keep them locked away in a house. they deserve to be in the wild with their own kind not someone's living room.
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A staggering 7000 primates are privately owned in the United Kingdom.
The keeping of primates as pets currently stands as this:
Defra's Code of Practice for the Welfare of Privately Kept Non-Human Primates came into force in 2010. The Code is a guide to the steps that must be taken by primate keepers in order to ensure compliance with the Animal Welfare Act. Under the Dangerous Wild Animals Act (DWAA) 1976, owners of most primate species must obtain a licence from their local authority.
However, non-compliance with the DWAA is rife, and there is little awareness or consideration of The Code on the part of the keepers or the relevant authorities. Subsequently, the situation is a mess, with monkeys suffering in inappropriate environments all around the UK.
Most of the monkeys that do get rescued suffer either physically or mentally as a result of their previous lives. Several monkeys suffer from diabetes as a result of being fed inappropriate diets as pets, and who require special care and daily medication. Whilst other monkeys display signs of psychological damage such as constant clapping, head rocking and even self-harming.
It should be made illegal for primates to be sold/kept as pets. If you are with me, please sign and share this petition.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
December 11, 2023
December 3, 2023
I have finalized the formal briefing document for the primary parliamentary committee. This report outlines the specific failures of the Dangerous Wild Animals Act that allow these animals to remain in private homes. Expect a follow up once I receive confirmation of a meeting time with the department liaisons.
Reached 100 supporters
December 2, 2023
December 1, 2023
We are reaching the threshold needed to submit this petition as a formal inquiry to the Department for Environment. Please forward this link to three contacts today so we can clear this benchmark before the next review period begins.
367 Comments
Even with the best of intentions, most people cannot provide the proper nourishment and mental/physical stimulation that a monkey needs to be healthy.
no private person has the space or the knowledge to keep a monkey healthy properly. ban this now.
Poor things must be so confused and unhappy. How is this even legal in this day and age?
Seen the photos of the ones rescued and it breaks my heart. Needs to be stopped immediately.
THIS IS ABSOLUTELY DISGUSTING. Monkeys are NOT pets. Stop treating them like toys.
its cruel to keep them locked away in a house. they deserve to be in the wild with their own kind not someone's living room.
mgzcfmdqln
qhbeftwibs
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Even with the best of intentions, most people cannot provide the proper nourishment and mental/physical stimulation that a monkey needs to be healthy.