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Monkey Left on Bus Finds New Home
20 Jul
Summary
- A female marmoset was abandoned in a laundry bag on a London bus.
- The monkey, named Oyster, was found dehydrated and stressed by the driver.
- New legislation regarding primate licensing is a suspected cause for abandonment.
A female marmoset, nicknamed Oyster, was found abandoned in a laundry bag on a bus in north London. The driver discovered the primate, who was left with an apple but was dehydrated and stressed, at the bus depot. The RSPCA was contacted, and coincidentally, a specialist primate sanctuary was looking to rehome a lone male marmoset.
This incident is suspected to be a consequence of new legislation introduced in April that requires all primates kept in England to be licensed. Experts express concern that owners unable to meet licensing requirements might abandon their pets, potentially leading to tragic outcomes. The RSPCA urges anyone struggling with primate care to seek help from specialists or charities instead of abandoning their animals.
