Politician's call for rabbit owner training courses labelled 'hare-brained'
Summary
A Welsh Labour politician, Mike Hedges, has proposed that people should take short training courses before they can own rabbits to improve animal welfare. The idea received mixed reactions, with some supporting better care for rabbits and others questioning the plan’s practicality.Key Facts
- Mike Hedges suggested training for rabbit owners to ensure they understand rabbits' needs.
- The proposal was raised during a session at the Welsh parliament, the Senedd.
- The RSPCA and rabbit charities support improving care because rabbits are often neglected.
- Hedges also proposed other animal welfare measures like microchipping cats and banning certain traps.
- The Welsh government said it plans to develop a science-led animal health and welfare plan.
- Some Conservative members called the training idea “impractical” and “hare-brained.”
- The new Plaid Cymru-led Welsh government aims to set high animal welfare standards but gave no clear commitment on this proposal.
- Hedges received support on social media from people who care about rabbits.
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