RABBIT OFF FOR EASTER

PETS At Home will not sell rabbits over the Easter weekend in a bid to make people think twice before buying one as a pet.

Figures show rabbits bought by families at Easter are often abandoned or die within a year.

Instead the 440-branch chain is offering free Peter Rabbit themed workshops between Good Friday and Easter Monday.

They are intended to promote rabbit welfare and help would-be owners make informed decisions about the long-term commitment that comes with owning a pet.