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Ban the sale of cages under 80x50cm for hamsters
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203 signatures
What the petition asks
Thousands of hamsters are kept in cages not suitable.
According to a pet shop "a cage sized 30X59cm is the biggest cage & is suitable to keep a hamster in as they don't grow much." Incorrect advice is being given to owners & millions of hamsters are living in cages that are not actually big enough
According to a pet shop "a cage sized 30X59cm is the biggest cage & is suitable to keep a hamster in as they don't grow much." Incorrect advice is being given to owners & millions of hamsters are living in cages that are not actually big enough
This leads to physical issues, chronic stress causing untamed behaviour & sadly, even worse.
The RSPCA's guideline is 80X50cm floor space as a minimum. There are thousands of cages smaller than this being sold every day as "permanent" homes for Syrian Hamsters by uneducated staff.
Cages sold as Large (30x59cm) are too small for permanent residence, the minimum recommended size for an adult Syrian should be 80x50cm. Lets be the voice for those that cant speak & improve the welfare of hamsters.
The RSPCA's guideline is 80X50cm floor space as a minimum. There are thousands of cages smaller than this being sold every day as "permanent" homes for Syrian Hamsters by uneducated staff.
Cages sold as Large (30x59cm) are too small for permanent residence, the minimum recommended size for an adult Syrian should be 80x50cm. Lets be the voice for those that cant speak & improve the welfare of hamsters.
Timeline
| 10 Jan 2017 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 2 May 2017 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
203
Status
Closed
Opened
10 Jan 2017
Closed
2 May 2017
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