March 30, 2017 10.17 am This story is over 84 months old

Lincolnshire Pets at Home stores to stop selling rabbits during Easter weekend

Pets at Home stores across Lincolnshire will be putting a ban on the sale of rabbits during the Easter period due to concerns over impulse buying. There are a number of Pets at Home stores across the county, including in Scunthorpe, Grimsby, Cleethorpes, Lincoln, Boston, Bourne and Grantham. The sale of bunnies at the stores will…
The sale of rabbits at Pets at Home stores will be banned over the Easter weekend

Pets at Home stores across Lincolnshire will be putting a ban on the sale of rabbits during the Easter period due to concerns over impulse buying.

There are a number of Pets at Home stores across the county, including in Scunthorpe, Grimsby, Cleethorpes, Lincoln, Boston, Bourne and Grantham.

The sale of bunnies at the stores will now be banned from 9am on April 14 until close of business on April 17.

Store owners are concerned about impulse buying over the Easter period

Peter Pritchard, chief executive of Pets at Home, said: “We pride ourselves on putting pets before profit so we’ve taken the decision not to sell rabbits during the upcoming Easter weekend.

“Nor will customers be able to adopt rabbits in need of rehoming from our in-store adoption centres.

“Our informative workshops help families understand what’s involved in being a responsible rabbit owner.

“What’s more they’re also a fun and free way for children to get up close and personal with some furry friends during the holidays.”

Fear not, for those of you eager to get up close with the lovable furry friends, Pets at Home will instead have workshops where children can go to during the holidays. For more information visit the website.