As prey animals, rabbits, guinea pigs and other small companion animals are most comfortable in their own, familiar environments. Animals should have a safe, unchanging space and should really only be handled and moved in the case of an emergency or health checks. Studies have shown that stress levels increase, for example in rabbits, when they’re handled and moved – as their guardians their welfare should be our priority and constant moving is unethical and unfair. We feel that they shouldn’t be treated as tools for education, but respected as companion animals. There is little that can’t be learned from loving your companion animals in a home environment and taking the time and patience to let them trust you.