Question 8218 — animals

Summary

Mrs. Danielle Simonnet draws the attention of the Minister of Ecological Transition, Biodiversity, Forests, Sea and Fisheries to the proliferation in France of exchanges or fairs for new pets (NAC) and the abuses associated with these events. These events bring together in unsuitable places – gymnasiums, village halls, exhibition halls – a wide diversity of exotic species: reptiles, amphibians, birds, invertebrates. The animals are kept in small containers without the possibility of escape or enrichment, exposed to a large public, often uninformed of their basic needs. In addition to the obvious attacks on animal welfare – notably prolonged exposure in unsuitable containers, the stress linked to transport and handling, or even hasty sales conditions – these manifestations escape fréquemment à une traçabilité rigoureuse des transactions. This fuels opaque, sometimes illegal commercial circuits and considerably complicates the control of the flow of non-domestic animals into the territory. Furthermore, NAC exchanges encourage impulsive purchases, often made by individuals who are insufficiently informed about the physiological, behavioral and veterinary needs of exotic animals. This lightness in the act of acquisition goes directly against the spirit of Law No. 2021-1539 of November 30, 2021, which introduced a certificate of commitment and knowledge for any acquisition of a pet, with the aim of making owners responsible and preventing abandonment. Ces abandons, fréquents après des achats en bourse, participent au relâché d'espèces exotiques non indigènes dans la nature. Some, like the turtle of Florida or the Korean squirrel, have become invasive, with serious consequences on local ecosystems, in violation of Regulation (EU) No 1143/2014 on invasive alien species. These releases also generate an increasing ecological and economic cost for communities and the State, not to mention the health risks linked to these animals potentially carrying zoonoses. By maintaining these events without strict supervision, France is contradicting its recent legislative commitments in terms of animal protection, prevention of abandonment and preservation of biodiversity. She therefore asks whether the Government intends to include an explicit ban on these scholarships on the regulatory agenda, or at least the establishment of a moratorium accompanied by an assessment of the health, environmental and ethical risks posed. by these demonstrations.

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