Thea & Bobbin
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I have a colleague who mentioned a while ago that his kids want a rabbit. I think his boys are aged around 4 and 6 :shock: My dilemma is this: I don't really agree with buying pets for children, at least not until they are 10 or early teens, especially small animals. Dogs and cats are better as they can defend themselves and are harder to pick up and consequently be dropped.
My colleague has mentioned it a few times since I got Bobbin. Whilst talking I have tried to drop hints and give my opinion, such as "they need cleaning out quite often", "they are generally not keen on being handled" etc. But today he mentioned it again and has asked if he can come round to my house with the boys to show them the rabbit to see if they really want one (fair play, at least he's not just rushing in and getting one from a petshop on a whim).
But A) I don't really want him to come round :lol: but didn't know how to say no, and B) how do I politely state my opinion on the small child/small animal issue?
If anyone has any advice I would greatly appreciate it!!
My colleague has mentioned it a few times since I got Bobbin. Whilst talking I have tried to drop hints and give my opinion, such as "they need cleaning out quite often", "they are generally not keen on being handled" etc. But today he mentioned it again and has asked if he can come round to my house with the boys to show them the rabbit to see if they really want one (fair play, at least he's not just rushing in and getting one from a petshop on a whim).
But A) I don't really want him to come round :lol: but didn't know how to say no, and B) how do I politely state my opinion on the small child/small animal issue?
If anyone has any advice I would greatly appreciate it!!
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