'Monkeys in the Shop Window!'

[bosshogg]

Originally Posted by skyfox

theres no answer to the question all you do is go round in circle/s at the end of the day its up to that person if they want to keep an animal and care for it, as for the specialiast keeper, on here who wrote the thread just talk to a brick wall ,its never going change peoples minds who want an animal /pet its up to them were they buy or get them from not to be told that the only place you can get them from is you

skyfox Rory isn't saying you should only buy exotics from him and no were in this thread can i read him even hint it.

and what is wrong with people trying to get the best for the animals instead of selling them for a quick buck??

i would love a pair of meerkats but after speaking with Rory i decided to wait s that proves that Rory and Nerys put the animals interest first!

personally i think you just have a problem with Rory and find any way possible to have a go at them!

[TraceyBaker]

I'm looking to buy a monkey but was wondering how i go about it the correct way, i know what to feed them, how much care they need the type of surroundings they need so on

but i dont know how too actually go about getting one

does anyone know any eligible breeders or traders that sell monkey in the uk.

[pookey]

sad to hear. As a primate keeper I am appauled that defra has not issued strict laws on pet stores selling any type of primate or any animal in fact that needs specialist knowledge, care, diet and housing. strict laws should apply.

[pookey]

Originally Posted by pookey

sad to hear. As a primate keeper I am appauled that defra has not issued strict laws on pet stores selling any type of primate or any animal in fact that needs specialist knowledge, care, diet and housing. strict laws should apply.

I should add that buying from a private breeder is the best option as they have expertise and would or should shall I say in informing the buyer on all the animals requirements and needs and have them veted.

[LoveForLizards]

Originally Posted by pookey

sad to hear. As a primate keeper I am appauled that defra has not issued strict laws on pet stores selling any type of primate or any animal in fact that needs specialist knowledge, care, diet and housing. strict laws should apply.

Strict laws should apply to any animal, even down to hamsters & guinea pigs. Why are monkeys and primates more entitled to a good home and knowledgeable keepers then the smaller 'more disposable' animals?

[Tao]

this is another example of pet shops trying to make a quick buck, for the sake of an animals life. Primates are specialist animals and need specialist environment to live in. many are also sold far too young as they should spend years with there parents depending on the species. Look at places like monkey world and the lengths they go to, to rescue primates.

[Emmaj]

Originally Posted by Tao

this is another example of pet shops trying to make a quick buck, for the sake of an animals life. Primates are specialist animals and need specialist environment to live in. many are also sold far too young as they should spend years with there parents depending on the species. Look at places like monkey world and the lengths they go to, to rescue primates.

I loved watching that when it was on...........(still is but repeats lol)

[africa]

Originally Posted by LoveForLizards

Strict laws should apply to any animal, even down to hamsters & guinea pigs. Why are monkeys and primates more entitled to a good home and knowledgeable keepers then the smaller 'more disposable' animals?

Well said

[exoticskeepers]

Rory whilst I agree with what you say publically I have to disagree with the practices that go on behind the scenes. You make a big public announcement like this whilst over the years you've sold to Rik at Jungle World in Ballamena, N.Ireland a variety of species ( not only primate ) for sale in his store. Your aware of his reputation, and also that he has lost his license a number of times for animal cruelty issues and yet you have continued to trade with him? Its been reported to you any number of times the practices that go on in his store and yet he still gets stock from you?
LastIheard there was a single meerkat in a small rabbit cage with nowhere to hide and the cage was filthy. He sells marmosets in dog cage to do the animal 'all its life'. This HAS been reported to you and yet you disregard this.
I DO appreciate the statement you made. primates ( as with a lot of exotics ) should not be sold through pets shops ( i know a broad reaching statement and I do apologise to those shops that do an outstanding job but you know your in the minority ) but it is suppliers that should vet a shops suitability before supplying to them. If they do decide to supply shops that arent adequate then they CANNOT make open statements like the one you have made and expect no comeback

[Emmaj]

I do wonder if people have failed to read the date that this thread was started

it was started in feb 2008 which is nearly 2 years ago now................