The conditions that chicks are being kept in at Jardiland and a new example of pet shops’ deadly trade
We exposed the alarming situation of the baby birds at Jardiland in Bonneuil-sur-Marne at the beginning of the week. Piled up in awful conditions, incapable of moving around, and dying from suffocation under the weight of their brothers, sisters and unfortunate cousins: this is what we are still finding in pet shops in 2024. We have reported the situation and are joining forces with State services to get an investigation underway. To put an end to animals being sold in pet shops, we need you: join forces with us and write to the Ministry of Agriculture as well as to Jardiland!
An unacceptable situation that must stop immediately
On 22 March 2024, at Jardiland in Bonneuil-Sur-Marne, dozens of baby birds were being kept in extremely overpopulated conditions. They were so piled up that they were unable to move properly which led to them suffering and, in some cases, death by being crushed. How can we tolerate this blatant lack of respect for their lives?
Moreover, it is unacceptable that there is just one single place to get water from available for almost 80 individuals. How can we tolerate such negligence? These animals must be treated with dignity and consideration, not as simple goods to be pushed to the back of a section in the pet shop.
Let’s ban the sale of animals in pet shops!
It is about time that the authorities take strong measures to put an end to these practices. While waiting for a definitive ban on sales in these establishments, the laws and regulations surrounding animal welfare must be applied strictly and regular inspections must be carried out.
How can we believe for one minute that our leaders are going to worry about the fate of birds, rodents, fish, and other small animals, even though the laws protecting cats and dogs – which are stricter in theory – are already trampled all over? Despite the safeguarding that has been implemented, business has been merrily continuing since 1 January this year.
We are calling for an immediate end to the sale of living beings in pet shops where they are still being treated as simple playthings or decorations. Even though this dramatic event for the chicks that were crushed may be regretted by the shop representatives and would not have followed the company’s procedures in terms of animal welfare, the events did in fact take place. What happens out of sight when no one is filming? We have written to the State veterinary services and are asking that an investigation be carried out.
You can act too:
- By calling on the Minister of Agriculture. We are offering a letter template here.
- By calling on the Minister of Agriculture. We are offering a letter template here.