How Do You Buy A Pet Monkey In Tennessee?
Tennessee is one of the few states in America where owning a pet monkey is legal. However, owning a baboon or an ape (that doesn’t have a tail) is illegal. Monkeys make horrible pets–they’re undisciplined, loud and even dangerous–and so are abandoned. Many people who own monkeys as pets are animal rescue volunteers and workers who have to legally own the monkey before they can rescue them. Buying a monkey in Tennesse is still legal, although the ethics of such a practice are questionable. In order to rescue a pet monkey, even animal rescue workers resort to buying them. Step 1 Find a veterinarian who has treated pet monkeys or other primates before. Pet monkeys will get sick and injured. You also will be legally responsible for keeping your pet monkey healthy. Step 2 Get your home set up for a pet monkey to live in. Make it as if a toddler is moving in. You have to have past experience taking care of monkeys before you can bring one home. Monkeys are too dangerous and fragile to get
