Pet care specialist, Pets at Home, has announced it will be pausing the sale and adoption of rabbits at all of its 457 stores over the Easter weekend.
From Good Friday to Easter Monday, rabbits will be removed from its pet villages across the country to help put a stop to seasonal impulse purchases and adoptions.
As well as pausing the sale of rabbits for Easter, Pets at Home is hosting a series of free My Pet Pals workshops in its stores nationwide every weekend from 2nd April – 22nd May. These are designed to educate families on responsible pet ownership – both for rabbits and other pets.
Children will be able to meet small animals, including guinea pigs, and learn how to properly care for them in a fun and engaging way. They’ll also enjoy a range of interactive activities such as making a foraging box for small furry friends.
All children taking part will receive an activity booklet to take away and a special My Pet Pals certificate for completing the interactive workshop.
Karen Heskin, Head of Pets at Pets at Home, said: “We’ve paused the sale of rabbits during the Easter period for multiple years, hoping to play our part in reducing seasonal impulse purchases.
“We know there are lots of loving homes ready to welcome new pets, but we always encourage people to think very carefully before taking on the responsibility and consider whether they have the time and lifestyle to care for them properly. And, if they do become new owners, they’ll be rewarded with fabulous pets that will become much-loved members of the family.
“Our activity-filled My Pet Pals workshops also help with this and have been carefully designed with our pet care advisors and veterinary surgeons to help children learn about responsible pet ownership.”
If you need any further advice about caring for rabbits or other pets, please speak to a pet care advisor in a Pets at Home store, or find more information online here.
