Adopt a pet: Soft and fluffy bunny

"Lop" the lop-eared rabbit at the SPCA in Mangere. Picture / Paul Estcourt

She is a cautious character but this lop-eared gentle giant has very, very soft fur, according to SPCA general manager Jane Thompson.

A stray, she was taken to a Papatoetoe vet clinic by a member of the public on November 6. She has just had her annual vaccination and has been de-sexed.

The majority of animals taken into the SPCA's animal village in Mangere are cats and dogs but there are always 10-12 rabbits and a few guinea pigs available for adoption.

In August, staff had to contend with 118 guinea pigs. All of these have now been found a home.

* Every day over the holidays the Herald is featuring a pet that needs an owner. To help, call the SPCA on (09) 256-7300.