During the strict quarantine period, zoo shops in the country can only operate online. By the decision of the Cabinet of Ministers on tightening the special quarantine regime in the Republic of Azerbaijan from December 14, 2020 until January 18, 2021 at 00:00, the activities of other work and service areas, except for the identified areas of work and services throughout the country.
In this regard, the decision also reflects the areas of activity that need to be continued during the special quarantine regime established in the territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan. However, there is no specific provision in the decision on how to regulate the activities of "Zoo shops" in the country during the period of strict quarantine. The issue was clarified on the basis of complaints from citizens and zoo shop owners trying to meet the needs of pets during the strict quarantine period. According to Oxu.Az, zoo shops will not be able to provide on-site services during the strict quarantine period. In this case, the activities of "Zoo stores" can be organized only online.
That is, those who want to shop in "Zoo stores" can only order the required product online. Also, Zoo store owners can conduct their sales only online. The owners of the zoo, like other stores, insist that these stores operate to meet the food and other needs of pets. Pet owners also say that these stores are important in terms of variety.
According to the decision of the Cabinet of Ministers, the list of persons allowed to move includes zootechnicians, as well as veterinary measures related to farming activities in the field of animal husbandry, animal feeding, collection, transportation, sale, slaughter, refrigeration, disposal, large and Although the movement of small horned animals from winter pastures to summer pastures, as well as the sale of feed for animals, is allowed only due to the movement of persons engaged in agriculture and ancillary activities. It should be noted that animal shelters are also on the list of activities that need to be continued during the special quarantine regime in the territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan.