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PETS | Small animal special
adorable bundle of fur, rabbits are sometimes
simply too gorgeous for words.
Susie Beard from Cherry Tree Warren in
Victoria has been breeding rabbits for 35 years.
While Netherland Dwarfs are her specialty, she
says rabbits are becoming more popular as pets
than ever before — and their beautiful looks are
just one of the reasons why.
“They are very cute and come in a huge range
of colours and types, ears sticking up or ears
lopping down. They are captivating when they
are bouncing around having fun,” she says.Choosing the right pet can be a tricky task.
With so many wonderful furry, fl uff y, scaly,
slimy and feathery creatures available, how
can you decide which type of pet will be the
best fi t for your family?
Rabbits are popular with animal lovers, bringing
sweet-natured companionship into the lives of
everyone who cares for them. There are plenty of
paw-some reasons why rabbits make great pets,
so let’s take a closer look at fi ve of the best.#1 THEY’RE CUTE
OK, we’re sure you knew that already, but
it’s a point that’s well worth repeating. From
the tiniest little fl uff ball to the biggest, mosthttp://www.petsmagazine.com.au
They’re cute, cuddly and
loads of fun! Tim Falk^
looks at the fi ve reasons
why you should add a
bunny to your family.p
Not only are these guys
gorgeous to look at, they
also make relatively low-
maintenance pets.5 REASONS 5 REASONS
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Rabbit ExtravaganzaRabbit Extravaganza
WARCI is hosting the 2018 Rabbit
Extravaganza on 5–6 May, 2018, at
Curtin Stadium in Perth. If you’re in the
neighbourhood and looking to fi nd out
more about keeping a rabbit as a pet,
check it out. You can fi nd more info at
westaustralianrabbitcouncil.com