Petition Outlaw the trade of 'live food' in pet stores in the UK

I have seen pet stores selling 'live food' stacked up for sale. I think this is unfair on these creatures (eg. crickets), which can be in tiny boxes for days / hours and then be fed live to another animal. I'm disturbed that this cruel trade is still allowed.

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24 signatures

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Date closed 30 May 2024
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