Exotic pet

Born Free USA Welcomes New Vervet Monkey to Its South Texas Primate Sanctuary

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Thursday, June 10, 2021
Mammals of Africa, Vertebrates, Mammals, Primate, Vervet monkey, Kiki, Monkeys in Chinese culture, Monkey, Exotic pet

COTULLA, Texas, June 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading animal welfare nonprofit, Born Free USA, welcomed a new monkey to its primate sanctuary in South Texas yesterday.

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  • COTULLA, Texas, June 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading animal welfare nonprofit, Born Free USA, welcomed a new monkey to its primate sanctuary in South Texas yesterday.
  • The monkey a five-year-old vervet named Kiki was surrendered to Born Free USA by a private individual, who kept Kiki as a pet since the monkey was three months old.
  • Says Dr. Liz Tyson, Born Free USA Programs Director and head of the primate sanctuary, "Kiki is a very sweet little monkey she is smaller than she should be at her age and somewhat skinny, although not dangerously so.
  • Says Angela Grimes, Born Free USA CEO, "Born Free USA is honored to offer Kiki a home for life at our primate sanctuary, but the exotic pet trade in monkeys is not a problem that can be solved simply by rehoming animals to sanctuaries.

World Animal Protection calls on PetSmart® to end the sale of exotic pets

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Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Pets, Pet stores, Animal law, Exotic pet, Wildlife, Animals, Organisms, Articles, Animal welfare

NEW YORK, Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- World Animal Protection , a global animal welfare non-profit is, today, launching a campaign urging PetSmart to end the sale of reptiles and amphibians.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- World Animal Protection , a global animal welfare non-profit is, today, launching a campaign urging PetSmart to end the sale of reptiles and amphibians.
  • According to a World Animal Protection survey , there are currently9 million American households thatown an exotic pet,and approximately 17.6 million exotic pets nationwide,a number that will only continue to rise without further public education.
  • Among exotic pet owners, the most popular types of exotic pets are reptiles, constituting 51% of all exotic pets in the US.
  • World Animal Protection encourages people to speak out about their concerns and sign our petition calling on PetSmart to put an end to the sale reptiles and amphibians.

World Animal Protection calls on PetSmart to stop selling wild animals

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Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Pet stores, Wildlife, Animal law, PetSmart, Exotic pet, Pet, Animal rights, Organisms, Articles, PetSmart Charities

TORONTO, Jan.19, 2021 /CNW/ - The global charity World Animal Protection wants PetSmart to end the sale of reptiles and amphibians as exotic pets.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Jan.19, 2021 /CNW/ - The global charity World Animal Protection wants PetSmart to end the sale of reptiles and amphibians as exotic pets.
  • "PetSmart has an opportunity to once again show their customers that they care about all animals."
  • "As a trusted brand, PetSmart has a duty to stop the sale of these animals and to educate their customers that wild animals don't make good pets," says Hamers.
  • In 2019, we gave more than 3 billion animals better lives through our campaigns that focus on animals in the wild, animals in disasters, animals in communities and animals in farming.

Crocodiles, Gila monsters, monkeys and more legally sold in British pet shops new World Animal Protection report shows

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Thursday, December 17, 2020
Articles, Organisms, Wildlife, Mammals of Australia, Animal law, Animal hair, Dog nutrition, Pet store, Animal welfare, Wildlife trade, Exotic pet, Pet

LONDON, Dec. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Over a hundred thousand wild animals including crocodiles, monkeys, sugar gliders (small mammals) and Gila monsters (venomous lizards) are being legally sold in pet shops across the UK despite being unsuitable pets, according to a new report from global animal welfare charity, World Animal Protection .

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Dec. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Over a hundred thousand wild animals including crocodiles, monkeys, sugar gliders (small mammals) and Gila monsters (venomous lizards) are being legally sold in pet shops across the UK despite being unsuitable pets, according to a new report from global animal welfare charity, World Animal Protection .
  • Some local authorities failed to provide licensing information, so these numbers under-represent the true scale of wild animals for sale at pet shops across the UK.
  • The exotic pet trade involves enormous risks to animal welfare at every stage, from capture or breeding, to being sold, transported and kept in captivity.
  • Some local authorities failed to provide licensing information, so these numbers under-represent the true scale of wild animals for sale at pet shops.

Exotic pets may suffer during the holiday season warns global charity

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Friday, December 4, 2020
Articles, Pets, Animals, Animal law, Exotic pet, Wildlife, Captivity, Organisms, Animal welfare

TORONTO, Dec. 4, 2020 /CNW/ - World Animal Protection is advising people not to buy an exotic pet as a gift this holiday season.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Dec. 4, 2020 /CNW/ - World Animal Protection is advising people not to buy an exotic pet as a gift this holiday season.
  • While most people want exotic pets because they appreciate animals, many don't know that millions of these animals are either snatched from their natural environment or bred in captivity and suffer horribly from the exotic pet trade.
  • We understand most owners mean well, but wild animals do not belong in captivity, so please think twice this holiday season."
  • For Rob Laidlaw, Executive Director of the animal welfare charity Zoocheck, the issue of exotic pet ownership hits close to home.

Global reptile trade creates enormous suffering, unnecessary cruelty and a hotbed of disease

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Monday, March 23, 2020
Organisms, Wildlife, Snakes, Squamata, Animal law, Pythonidae, Ball python, Exotic pet, Wildlife trade, Pet, Captivity

Wild animals, poached from the wild or bred in captivity, are typically placed in cramped cages under squalid conditions, creating a lethal hotbed of disease, while causing enormous suffering and cruelty.

Key Points: 
  • Wild animals, poached from the wild or bred in captivity, are typically placed in cramped cages under squalid conditions, creating a lethal hotbed of disease, while causing enormous suffering and cruelty.
  • The reptile trade makes up 20% of the global exotic pet trade, yet they are perhaps one of the most misunderstood types of animal.
  • Ball pythons, the poster child for the exotic pet trade, alongside other reptiles, are often believed to not have feelings or feel pain and suffering.
  • Join the movement tocall for an end to the global trade of wildlife, including Ball pythons.

Risky Business in Your Neighbourhood, According to New Report from World Animal Protection

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Friday, October 4, 2019
Animals, Pets, Animal law, Humans, Organisms, Animal shelters, Animal welfare, Exotic pet, Wildlife, World Animal Protection, Pet adoption, Humane Society of the United States

World Animal Day, October 4th, was chosen as the official day to bring attention to a new report from World Animal Protection called "Risky Business ," the first review of the exotic pet trade in Canada.

Key Points: 
  • World Animal Day, October 4th, was chosen as the official day to bring attention to a new report from World Animal Protection called "Risky Business ," the first review of the exotic pet trade in Canada.
  • Therefore, World Animal Protection is also launching a public action today, calling on provincial governments to pass stronger regulations.
  • World Animal Protection and Humane Canada did a survey of shelters across Canada and data show that shelters are being inundated with unwanted exotic pets.
  • From our offices around the world, includingAustralia,Brazil,Canada,China,India,Kenya,the Netherlands, USand the UK we move the world to protect animals.

Pets: What is the most popular puppy name in your state?

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Tuesday, May 21, 2019
Pets, Types of insurance, Finance, Economy, Insurance, Pet insurance, Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, Pet, Exotic pet, Health insurance, Pet sitting, Pet adoption

With more than 725,000 insured pets, Nationwide is the first and largest provider of pet health insurance in the United States.

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  • With more than 725,000 insured pets, Nationwide is the first and largest provider of pet health insurance in the United States.
  • Nationwide pet health insurance plans cover dogs, cats, birds and exotic pets for multiple medical problems and conditions relating to accidents, illnesses and injuries.
  • Pet owners can find Nationwide pet insurance on Facebook or follow on Twitter .
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World Animal Protection investigation finds traffickers exploiting Turkish Airlines in illegal wildlife trade

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Thursday, February 7, 2019
Biota, Wildlife, Animal law, Pets, Exotic pet, Wildlife trade, Traffic

NEW YORK, Feb. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --An investigation by World Animal Protection reveals that Turkish Airlines and Turkish Cargo are enabling the exotic pet trade, despite making commitments to combat wildlife trafficking.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Feb. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --An investigation by World Animal Protection reveals that Turkish Airlines and Turkish Cargo are enabling the exotic pet trade, despite making commitments to combat wildlife trafficking.
  • World Animal Protection released its new report " Wild at heart: The cruelty of the exotic pet trade ," which examines the booming global trade in wildlife to be kept as pets at home, also known as 'exotic pets.'
  • Alesia Soltanpanah, Executive Director at World Animal Protection US, says:
    "Most people buy exotic pets because they love animals but any wild animal in the exotic pet trade experiences extreme suffering.
  • Visit our website to help end the cruel exotic pet trade and call on Turkish Airlines and Cargo to immediately cease flying all birds on their airlines.

Traffickers exploiting Turkish Airlines in illegal wildlife trade

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Monday, February 4, 2019
Biota, Wildlife, Pets, Animal law, Black markets, Exotic pet, Wildlife trade, Traffic, Smuggling

TORONTO, Feb. 4, 2019 /CNW/ - An investigation by World Animal Protection reveals Turkish Airlines and Turkish Cargo are enabling the exotic pet trade, despite making commitments to tackle wildlife trafficking.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Feb. 4, 2019 /CNW/ - An investigation by World Animal Protection reveals Turkish Airlines and Turkish Cargo are enabling the exotic pet trade, despite making commitments to tackle wildlife trafficking.
  • Worse still is that the illegal and illicit elements of the trade are often aided by government corruption and inadequate enforcement.
  • Most people buy exotic pets because they love animals but any wild animal in the exotic pet trade experiences extreme suffering.
  • Join the movement to help end the cruel exotic pet trade and call on Turkish Airlines and Cargo to immediately cease flying all birds on their airlines.