Stop pet rat neglect in pet stores. — 21 signatures. Status: rejected.
I would like pet shops to meet a certain criteria inorder to sell pet rats. (E.g. have them is suitable sized wired cages and to insure that they are socialised appropriately.)
Pet rats are highly social, intelligent animals that require companionship, adequate space, enrichment, and regular human interaction. Keeping them alone or in small, barren enclosures causes stress, illness, and behavioural issues including depression and aggression. We call for minimum welfare standards in pet stores to ensure rats are housed in appropriate group sizes, with sufficient space and enrichment to meet their physical and psychological needs. Stop putting profit over welfare!
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