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Animal Protection Trust was thrilled to receive a donation of an original painting by renowned feline artist, Celia Pike. The colourful, festive scene of two cats, with gifts under a Christmas tree, was specially painted to celebrate the charity’s 20th anniversary in November 2004. The painting, which was recently sold to help raise funds, was presented to APT’s chairman, Jacqueline […]
» Read moreAnimal Protection Trust’s Awareness Campaign aims to highlight the plight of animals remaining in rescue centres for months. Snip and Chip APT urges pet owners to neuter and microchip their dogs and cats as part of a campaign to promote responsible pet care. Neutering is an essential step to take to avoid unwanted kittens and puppies. From the earliest age […]
» Read moreTen Years of Neutering and Spaying Street Cats and Dogs in Turkey Who are we? Two English tourists, Aidan and Jackie, who visited Kusadasi, Turkey, for a week’s holiday in October 1996 and were horrified by what we saw. Cats, kittens and dogs were starving on the streets. Injured and dead animals lay in the gutter. Only the few remaining […]
» Read moreYou may want to have a poster to remind you about all the bunny basic care. Click here to Download / View a pdf file
» Read moreNeutering rabbits will mean that they can live with another rabbit without fighting or breeding. It is important to have your rabbit neutered at 4-6 months.
» Read moreTo protect your rabbit against killer diseases, such as Viral Haemorrphagic Disease and myxomatosis, it is important to get your pet vaccinated.
» Read moreYour rabbit needs to be able to exercise daily in a safe, enclosed space with grass to eat. This will also help to keep his nails trim. Your rabbit will need a place to escape – a number of large pipes (from builder’ merchants) are ideal. Rabbits in the wild have unlimited access to open spaces to exercise and run […]
» Read moreFur: Fur should be clean and shiny. As rabbits moult several times a year, it is important to keep your pet regularly groomed to help keep his fur in good condition. Ears: These should bee clean and dry. See your vet if your rabbit shakes his head frequently and is constantly scratching his ears. Eyes: Eyes should be clean and […]
» Read moreRabbits in the wild are active dawn to dusk. During the day, rabbits will stay in their warrens in complete darkness, only coming out for short periods. This is because as a prey animal its safer to live underground during daytime. Your rabbit will, therefore, naturally prefer to stay inside during the day. Rabbits can suffer from heat stroke, so […]
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