When it comes down to it, there are simply two types of cannabis users in today’s ever-expanding weed community: responsible users and irresponsible users. While most of us can be categorized under the former, there still remains a fair share of people who continue to misuse the plant and make it hard for the burgeoning cannabis community to properly thrive. Another such case of sheer ignorance and negligent behavior occurred in London where the reports originated: the RSPCA removes pet monkey who was forced to inhale weed smoke.
The Case
23-year-old Joe Forrestal of Brent has officially been banned from keeping animals in his home after the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals discovered his pet marmoset in what was described as “heartbreaking” conditions.
According to the animal activist group, the monkey spent its days cooped up alone in a metal cage, while being exposed to a substantial amount of marijuana smoke within the confines of Forrestal’s home. The group says Forrestal also failed to feed his pet the proper food.
“Poor Caesar was kept in completely inappropriate conditions which was heartbreaking to see. When we entered the room there was such a strong smell of cannabis it was overpowering,” RSPCA deputy chief inspector Nicole Broster said, per getwestlondon.com.
“Marmosets are also very social animals and poor Caesar was being kept on his own,” the report continues. “He was very lonely and made high pitched ‘contact calls’ suggesting he was looking for companions – it was very distressing to hear.”
The report also states that Caesar was held indoors in a chinchilla cage, which is inadequate. Forrestal also failed to provide appropriate food and environmental stimulation.
According to Broster,