PARENTS are being given the opportunity to take their children to a series of free workshops at Pets at Home, Basingstoke, this Easter.

Attendees can get up close and personal and learn fun facts about small furry animals, including rabbits, at the events at the Hatch Warren Retail Park store.

These workshops will run alongside Pets at Home’s decision to stop the sale and adoption of rabbits at all of its 440-plus stores over the Easter bank holiday weekend due to the association of the holiday with the animal.

The workshops are designed to educate and inform future pet owners on the importance of responsible pet ownership.

Brian Cook, store manager at Pets at Home Basingstoke, said: “Our decision to stop the sale and adoption of rabbits during Easter has been made to educate potential owners on the importance of responsible pet ownership.

“Our informative workshops will help families understand what’s involved in being a responsible pet owner. What’s more they’re also a fun and free way to learn about small furry animals and rabbits during the holidays.”

Pets at Home’s workshops aim to promote awareness of rabbit welfare and help prospective rabbit owners make an informed decision about the long-term commitment that comes with owning a pet.