A Welsh lawmaker has proposed that prospective rabbit owners should complete a short training course before being allowed to keep the popular pets, arguing that better education could help improve animal welfare and reduce cases of neglect. Mike Hedges, a Labour member of the Welsh Parliament (Senedd) representing Gower, said ownership should only be permitted after people … [Read more...] about Welsh Politician Calls for Mandatory Training Before People Can Own a Rabbit
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