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than-life personality. You can even train them
to do cool tricks. And for those interested in
sports, rabbit agility is rising in popularity here
in Oz, thanks to the eff orts of a group of
dedicated bunny fans.- PYGMY GOAT
Have you ever seen anything cuter than a
Pygmy goat? We haven’t, either. We love these
little critters, and not just because they love to
munch on weeds, making our gardening jobs
a whole lot easier!
Pygmy goats are curious creatures that have
really sweet personalities. With a lot of love and
attention, they can make excellent backyard
companions. But beware: while there’s a lot to
love about Pygmy goats, they can be a lot of
hard work. They can be loud, clever little escape
artists, and they do prefer to live in a herd,
meaning you have to commit to owning not
just one, but many. Looks like your small
pet plan just got a whole lot bigger! - GUINEA PIG
The guinea pig is one of the most popular small
pets in Australia, and it’s not hard to see why.
They don’t take up much space, they’re very
quiet and they’re relatively cheap to acquire. - RABBIT
They’re cute and quiet, they can be cuddly and
they can bond closely with their owners. What’s
not to love about life as a rabbit owner?
These cute little critters make fabulous pets
because they don’t take up much room thanks
to their small size, but they can have a larger-
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