Monkey abandoned in laundry bag on London bus
Summary
A small monkey was found abandoned inside a laundry bag on a London bus. Animal officers rescued it and named it Oyster, and the monkey is now safe in a sanctuary.Key Facts
- A marmoset monkey was found inside a small cage wrapped in a plastic laundry bag on a bus in north-west London.
- The monkey was discovered by the bus driver after it blocked a passenger from moving with a buggy.
- The monkey was stressed and dehydrated but had a piece of apple in the cage.
- The RSPCA believes the abandonment was intentional and linked to new rules requiring primate pet owners to have licenses.
- The monkey was checked by a vet and then moved to a sanctuary where it will meet a male companion.
- The RSPCA asks people who cannot care for animals or get a license to contact vets or charities instead of abandoning pets.
- Officials are reviewing CCTV footage to try to find the person who left the monkey on the bus.
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