Charity address pet rabbit welfare issues
A rabbit and rodent re-homing charity based in West Yorkshire has created an e-petition in an attempt to address the welfare issues facing domestic rabbits.
The charity, CampNibble, is calling for the government to introduce a code of practice for domestic rabbit welfare, as exists for dogs and cats.
Despite being the third most popular pet in the UK, rabbits have recently been recognised by the RSPCA as being the most neglected and misunderstood pets.
Whilst trustee of the charity, Hannah Potts, says the e-petition alone will not solve this problem, it is a significant step towards improving welfare.
It is hoped the petition will raise awareness of the welfare issues facing pet rabbits, whilst demonstrating the high level of public support surrounding these issues.
The charity has already reportedly had lots of feedback from people admitting they were unaware of rabbit welfare issues prior to hearing about the petition.
So far, the petition has 4,000 signatures, and needs to achieve 100,000 before the issue will be brought before the government.
Click here to view the e-petition or visit the charity's website for further information.
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