Submitted on Monday 2nd March 2015
Published on Tuesday 3rd March 2015
Current status: Closed
Closed: Monday 30th March 2015
Signatures: 3
Code of Practice Inclusions to the Animal Welfare Act 2006 for the Domestic Pet Rabbit
ACTION CHANGES to Section 9
Include more descriptive codes of practice for domestic pet rabbits (non-breeding stock), kept outside in confinement, between the weight of 3lb and 12lb;
ACTION ONE: Be housed in a space of no less than 6ft x 2ft x 3ft & in a secure run of no less than 6ft x 10ft x 3ft.
ACTION TWO: Be kept with at least one other rabbit. (Both spayed/neutered by a professional vetinarian) and not housed with a different species. (It should also be advised that any rabbit housed in confinement be allowed to interact/play with other rabbits and humans at least 4 hours every day).
SUMMARY
Rabbits are still not living to their full potential (teenage years) which shows a continued misunderstanding, proving existing legislation is NOT sufficient. Additional, more detailed, guidelines, laws and codes of practice should be introduced and enforced as a matter of urgency.
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