This monkey is possibly an endangered Tamarind. It is illegal to sell monkeys in pet shops in Saudi Arabia. This video is part of the album: Pet Shops, Animal Abuse, and Neglect – Safari Pet Shop, Riyadh These photos were taken at Safari Pet Shop in Riyadh on December 25, 2014. Saudi pet shop regulations and licensing ban the sale of dogs, cats, and exotic species in pet shops. It is also illegal to sell turtles, tortoises, and other reptiles. However, at Safari Pet Shop: - Birds are kept in dirty cages. Some have dirty water bowls, others don’t. - Small turtles are kept in a tilted carrier with stagnant water at the bottom. The turtles were all gathered at the top of the carrier. - Although illegal to sell in Saudi Arabia, this shop also sells monkeys (macaque & an endangered tamarind type), Sugar Gliders from Australia, chameleons, and other exotic species. - Chameleons kept in this condition cannot survive as they cannot drink from bowls. In their natural habitat, chameleons drink water that drips off leaves. They also only eat live prey. - None of the cats in the enclosures had water - Some dogs had water and food in their enclosures but most did not. - Several puppies including a Husky, a Rottweiler, and a mixed breed were in wire cages on the display floor that were 1. Too small 2. Did not have any water A man claiming to be a vet trained in Russia as well as the assistant store manager both said that it was “not necessary” for the animals to have a constant source of clean water and that it was largely sufficient to give them water a few times a day. It was stated, as well, that the staff in the store are “too busy” to make sure that the animals have water. The assistant store manager appears to be aware that the cages holding the puppies are too small but the store “doesn’t have enough room.” There is a vet clinic on the 2nd floor of this shop but according to the vet there, he is “not allowed” to oversee or come into contact or even step into the retail area that holds the pets for sale. All of these animals are neglected and not treated properly. This is yet another example of animal neglect and abuse. WHAT EACH AND EVERY ONE OF OPEN PAWS’ 8000 FANS CAN DO RIGHT NOW: REPORT IT by calling: - Ministry of Agriculture Hotline: 800 247 0000 - Animal Cruelty Office, Welfare Dept., Dr. Sami & Dr. Osman 011 403 1371. [email protected] REPORT IT by emailing: Download the photos and factually report evidence of the abuse and neglect to - aksa.welfare@gmail - Animal Cruelty Office, Welfare Dept., Dr. Sami & Dr. Osman 011 403 1371 [email protected]
Posted on: Mon, 29 Dec 2014 10:16:56 +0000
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