Exotic pets in Canada workshop
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In October 2018, World Animal Protection partnered with Zoocheck Canada to deliver three workshops in Moncton, Vancouver and Toronto on the animal welfare, public health and safety and environmental risks associated with the exotic pet trade and solutions for addressing them. Below are the presentations that were delivered at these workshops and links to other research and resources.
Workshop presentations for viewing or download:
- Animal Welfare Assessment Frameworks by Michele Hamers (PDF 5.8MB)
- Avian Welfare by Dr. Alexandra Wilson (PDF 11.5MB)
- Avian Welfare by Dr. Anthony Pilny (PDF 2.7MB)
- Exotic Animals and the Law (British Columbia) by Rebeka Breder (PDF 1.1MB)
- Exotic Animals and the Law (New Brunswick & Ontario) by Camille Labchuk & Lesli Bisgould (PDF 700KB)
- Exotic Pets in Canada - issues, challenges & realities by Rob Laidlaw (PDF 2.4MB)
- Global Exotic Pet Trade by World Animal Protection (PDF 1.1MB).pdf
- Guidelines for husbandry & inspection - EMODE by Clifford Warwick (PDF 6.2MB)
- Health Risks - Zoonoses by Clifford Warwick (PDF 3.1MB)
- Introduction to basic animal welfare principles by Rob Laidlaw (PDF 154KB)
- Regulating Exotic Pets - Positive List by Michele Hamers (PDF 1.8MB)
- Reptile Pets - sourcing, stress & sociobiology by Clifford Warwick (PDF 7.2MB)
- Reptile Trade, Welfare and Inspection Tools by Dr. Adrian Walton (PDF 18.4MB)
Please also see Zoocheck’s website for more information on exotic animals kept as pets.
We look forward to working with you to protect wildlife. If you have any questions or recommendations, please contact us!