Since September 2024, We have been tirelessly advocating for the welfare of a blue-and-gold macaw that has been trapped in deplorable conditions aboard a ship moored at Dordrecht, The Netherlands.

Despite official complaints, inspections, and even a fine of €500 imposed on the owner for failing to meet animal welfare standards, the macaw remains in distress.

The owner continues to claim that the living conditions are acceptable, fully aware that European legislation lacks specific regulations regarding the living conditions of domesticated exotic birds.

This legal gap not only allows individual owners to keep animals under suboptimal conditions for years without intervention or consequences, but also leaves countless birds vulnerable to neglect. As a result, cases like this can drag on indefinitely, with no clear legal framework to ensure these animals receive the care they need.

Macaws are highly intelligent, emotional, and social creatures that require specialized care. Keeping them in such conditions is beyond cruel. Every day that passes without action prolongs this bird’s suffering.

How you can help:

Your signature is one step closer to freedom for this macaw.

✔ Sign the petition – Every voice counts!
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Time is running out. This macaw deserves a life free from neglect. Let’s stand together and demand action before it’s too late.