Have you ever considered adding a bird or a “small” animal, such as a guinea pig or rabbit, to your family?
The Bird and Small Animal Rescue, located near Clarenville, has several beautiful bunnies- many of them spayed or neutered- as well as some very cute guinea pigs available for adoption. Looking for a bird, turtle, or other little furry creature? Check their website first and “rescue, don’t buy” whenever possible.
Oreo, the black and white Dutch-mix rabbit in the photo above, is just one of the lovely pets available for adoption at the Bird and Small Animal Rescue.
Click for some information about owning a rabbit from the House Rabbit Society.
The British RSPCA has good information about caring for guinea pigs and other small animals.
Although caring for a small pet can be a fantastic learning experience for an older child or a tween, parents need to be willing to accept the responsibility for the pet if the child starts to lose interest. Because, after all, pets are for life!
