“These animals live under the most severe torture“- he pointed out Infobae Activist Michel Del Cuenko, who is part of it Direct action everywhere (DXE) on Online sale of domestic and exotic animalsWhich also risks being Abandoned and experiencing violence In the hands of its buyer.

Although in some countries there are regulations about this Selling animalsRegulations are insufficient. Focusing only on physical stores, They give free access to commerce on social networks and even on recognized e-commerce platforms.

Although some sites like Facebook (from 2018) have introduced algorithms that prohibit the sale of animals in the Marketplace, including any part of the body, such as Skin and furSellers manage to keep track Selling animals as consumer products Through groups and “personal” profiles.

considering this, People for animal protection (You gave up) In Mexico, arranged for submission Draft Prohibition of Online Sale of PetsYes and Wildlife Online Sale Prohibition Initiative Project. In the documents he had access to InfobaeExposes The seriousness of selling living creatures on internet platforms And Demands that the government take action on this issue By enforcing prohibitions.

And this is that regardless of the species, The animal suffers abuse when sold on the internet For various reasons. According to GEPDA President Monica Pineda, this is largely due to Lack of public policy Which implements environmental and welfare strategies.

“Many years ago they sold slaves. Now life is sold, but animals “Said Norma Huerta, head of the Mundo Patitas organization, pointing to the state of animal exploitation before, during and after it was sold on both physical (illegal) markets and virtual platforms.

Wildlife

The Internet sells not only pets such as dogs and cats, but also pets wild nature, Which are often endangered species.

“Unfortunately, the country (Mexico) also stands out Animal abuse and illegal trade in species. According to the official Mexican standard NOM-059, there are currently 49 species extinct in Mexico, 471 species are endangered, 884 species are endangered, 1183 species are under special protection 2 and an unknown number of animals live. In the wild, hidden, victims of all forms of violence, ”the GEPDA initiative document states.

These are animals Kidnapped from the wild to satisfy human whims Nationally and internationally. There are many of them Offered internet because There is no supervision Government and why No need to show origin From them, making it difficult to identify them illegally stolen.

“Besides, it is It is much easier, faster and less risky to find all kinds of varieties on the internet We have to receive them personally, “Monica Pineda told him Infobae. He said that today even a minor can buy an animal without any request.

Thanks to the Internet, traffickers remain anonymous, Which allows them to physically avoid any complaints or reports by deleting your profile, an action that only takes a few seconds. But it’s not just that, it’s “Profepa [Procuraduría Federal de Protección al Ambiente]”He will not receive complaints about wildlife trafficking unless the physical location or point of sale of the accused is provided,” Pineda condemned.

Puppies of tigers, lions, spiders, monkeys, macaws, toucans, parrots, hawks, reptiles, wild boar along with other wildlife And internet marketing is in danger of extinction because, even when some sites ban them from selling, traffickers create profiles to sell them and their worst punishment is closing the account. Although the Mexican government has legal shortcomings, Is not the only country where Users offer animals on digital platformsBecause in Argentina and the United States, by the way, similar things are happening.

Pets

A similar thing happens pEros, cats and ferrets and other species They usually acquire pets. While they are not in danger of extinction or have been abducted from their ecosystems, they are threatened. They suffer because of the demand and compassion of the people.

“They are sold without a medical protocol Necessary such as medical examination, removal of worms and vaccination. So are the sellers By saving on medical costs, the cost of the animal is significantly reduced and consequently its sale becomes attractive and massive.Explained Pineda.

“If we add the above to the existence Irresponsible landlords who are mistreated or abandoned “The lack of a culture of adopting their animals, dogs and cats and the lack of enforcement of existing animal protection laws in this country, we find that these animals are completely vulnerable,” he added.

According to complaints received by the GPDA in recent years, most of the animals sold online are sent to buyers. Dehydrated, sick, and very often they die within a few days Acquired. In addition, it breaks Animal Health Law Which prohibits the transportation of sick animals.

As in the case of wild animals, where their origin is unknown, “domestic animals” are generally derived from “Severely exploited, malnourished, decalcified and sick mothers”.

How to end this cruelty of “other” digital animals

Pineda noted that the online sale of animals can be regulated, however, the government should point the finger and enact laws that Punish the aggressors And on the other hand “it is necessary Stop seeing inhuman animals as goods“They are living beings who are subject to rights and should be respected.” That is, the connection of these three fundamental aspects takes place Affirms the “five freedoms” of animals.

Activist Michelle Quetto recalls that if pets, despite having different regulations in their favor, are used for human benefit, other animals experience more shortcomings and recognition, being treated as objects rather than living beings that suffer and feel.

“There is no difference (between domestic and wild animals), because in the end the same action is committed. Make a profit, enjoy and engage in other activities for the animals to earn money“. It thus coincided with the fact that even more laws were enacted by the governmental authorities, and yet People realize That they are first and foremost living beings.

For her part, Norma Huerta said, “We need to warn citizens to avoid buying animals. Just as we suddenly call for demonstrations in circuses or call people to stop fighting bulls, so should We urge people not to buy them and adopt them“.

As a pet savior, he convinced that mixed dogs and cats are as loving and precious as purebreds, so he called people Stop searching for animals for status and adoption.

While the fight against strict laws against the sale of domestic and wild animals on the Internet has been a long one, animal activists agree that there should also be Work in the community to understand that animals deserve respect And are treated as living beings.

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