Comments on: Pet monkey restriction in certain areas? http://www.capuchinng.org/marmoset-monkey/pet-monkey-restriction-in-certain-areas Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:27:59 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: spidersflies http://www.capuchinng.org/marmoset-monkey/pet-monkey-restriction-in-certain-areas/comment-page-1#comment-2077 spidersflies Thu, 18 Feb 2010 03:47:59 +0000 http://www.capuchinng.org/marmoset-monkey/pet-monkey-restriction-in-certain-areas#comment-2077 Regardless of whether they are allowed, it is not a good idea to keep a monkey in your home. There are many reasons for this, including that it will cause problems for you (marmosets scent-mark with their own urine, for one thing), and it will cause a lot of suffering on the monkey's part (they are wild animals - there is no such thing as a 'domesticated' monkey). If your sister wants to do something positive for marmosets, why not donate to or volunteer at a sanctuary or a conservation project?<br><b>References : </b><br>lots of valauble information here: www.petmonkeyinfo.org Regardless of whether they are allowed, it is not a good idea to keep a monkey in your home. There are many reasons for this, including that it will cause problems for you (marmosets scent-mark with their own urine, for one thing), and it will cause a lot of suffering on the monkey’s part (they are wild animals – there is no such thing as a ‘domesticated’ monkey). If your sister wants to do something positive for marmosets, why not donate to or volunteer at a sanctuary or a conservation project?
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lots of valauble information here: http://www.petmonkeyinfo.org

]]> By: amy http://www.capuchinng.org/marmoset-monkey/pet-monkey-restriction-in-certain-areas/comment-page-1#comment-2076 amy Thu, 18 Feb 2010 03:03:59 +0000 http://www.capuchinng.org/marmoset-monkey/pet-monkey-restriction-in-certain-areas#comment-2076 Michigan addresses only big cat species and bears. Waterford Township bans the apes but not the smaller monkey species. You will still need to check Oakland county laws to see if they apply. ARTICLE III. PIT BULL TERRIERS AND EXOTIC ANIMALS Sec. 3-82. Prohibited exotic, rare or dangerous animals. (a) It shall be unlawful and a violation of this article for any person to possess or maintain within the township the following animals: (1) All animals, including snakes and spiders, whose bite or venom is poisonous or deadly to humans. (2) Apes: Chimpanzees (Pan); gibbons (Hylobates); gorillas (Gorilla); orangutans (Pongo); and siamangs (Symphalangus). (3) Baboons (Papoi, Mandrillus). (4) Bears (Ursidae). (5) Cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus). (6) Crocodilians (Crocodilus), and alligators. (7) Constrictor snakes, or other poisonous reptiles. (8) Coyotes (Canis latrans). (9) Elephants (Elephas and Loxondonta). (10) Gamecocks and other fighting birds. (11) Hyenas (Hyaenidae). (12) Jaguars (Panthera onca). (13) Leopards (Panthera pardus). (14) Lions (Panthera leo). (15) Lynxes (Lynx). (16) Ostriches (Sruthio). (17) Pumas (Felis concolor); also known as cougars, mountain lions, and panthers. (18) Wolves (Canis lupus). (19) Wolf hybrids. (20) Raccoons (Procyon lotor). (21) Skunks (Genus Mephitis). (22) Tigers (Felis tigris). (b) The prohibitions above shall not apply to pet shops licensed by the state department of agriculture, zoological gardens licensed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and accredited by the American Association for the accreditation of zoological parks and gardens, and circuses licensed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture if: (1) Their location conforms to the provisions of the zoning ordinance of the township. (2) All animals and animal quarters are kept in a clean and sanitary condition and so maintained as to eliminate objectionable odors. (3) Animals are maintained in quarters so constructed as to prevent their escape, and so as to humanely provide for their biological and social needs. (4) No person lives or resides within one hundred (100) feet of the quarters in which the animals are kept. (c) The prohibitions above shall not apply to any person who is in possession of an injured animal listed in this section under a valid caregiver's permit issued by the state department of natural resources. (Ord. No. 154, § 6.00, 1-22-90)<br><b>References : </b><br>Municipal Code www.oakgov.com Michigan addresses only big cat species and bears. Waterford Township bans the apes but not the smaller monkey species. You will still need to check Oakland county laws to see if they apply.

ARTICLE III. PIT BULL TERRIERS AND EXOTIC ANIMALS

Sec. 3-82. Prohibited exotic, rare or dangerous animals.
(a) It shall be unlawful and a violation of this article for any person to possess or maintain within the township the following animals:
(1) All animals, including snakes and spiders, whose bite or venom is poisonous or deadly to humans.
(2) Apes: Chimpanzees (Pan); gibbons (Hylobates); gorillas (Gorilla); orangutans (Pongo); and siamangs (Symphalangus).
(3) Baboons (Papoi, Mandrillus).
(4) Bears (Ursidae).
(5) Cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus).
(6) Crocodilians (Crocodilus), and alligators.
(7) Constrictor snakes, or other poisonous reptiles.
(8) Coyotes (Canis latrans).
(9) Elephants (Elephas and Loxondonta).
(10) Gamecocks and other fighting birds.
(11) Hyenas (Hyaenidae).
(12) Jaguars (Panthera onca).
(13) Leopards (Panthera pardus).
(14) Lions (Panthera leo).
(15) Lynxes (Lynx).
(16) Ostriches (Sruthio).
(17) Pumas (Felis concolor); also known as cougars, mountain lions, and panthers.
(18) Wolves (Canis lupus).
(19) Wolf hybrids.
(20) Raccoons (Procyon lotor).
(21) Skunks (Genus Mephitis).
(22) Tigers (Felis tigris).

(b) The prohibitions above shall not apply to pet shops licensed by the state department of agriculture, zoological gardens licensed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and accredited by the American Association for the accreditation of zoological parks and gardens, and circuses licensed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture if:
(1) Their location conforms to the provisions of the zoning ordinance of the township.
(2) All animals and animal quarters are kept in a clean and sanitary condition and so maintained as to eliminate objectionable odors.
(3) Animals are maintained in quarters so constructed as to prevent their escape, and so as to humanely provide for their biological and social needs.
(4) No person lives or resides within one hundred (100) feet of the quarters in which the animals are kept.

(c) The prohibitions above shall not apply to any person who is in possession of an injured animal listed in this section under a valid caregiver’s permit issued by the state department of natural resources.
(Ord. No. 154, § 6.00, 1-22-90)
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Municipal Code
http://www.oakgov.com

]]> By: ND DVM http://www.capuchinng.org/marmoset-monkey/pet-monkey-restriction-in-certain-areas/comment-page-1#comment-2075 ND DVM Thu, 18 Feb 2010 02:52:59 +0000 http://www.capuchinng.org/marmoset-monkey/pet-monkey-restriction-in-certain-areas#comment-2075 Contact the township offices and ask 'em. http://twp.waterford.mi.us/ Hope you have researched the marmoset issue carefully. They aren't the best house pets unless you have special facilities for them. Darned cute, though.<br><b>References : </b><br> Contact the township offices and ask ‘em. http://twp.waterford.mi.us/ Hope you have researched the marmoset issue carefully. They aren’t the best house pets unless you have special facilities for them. Darned cute, though.
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