Home needed for Atlas, the Glasgow rabbit the size of a dog

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Atlas the continental giant rabbitImage source, SPCA

The Scottish SPCA says this massive seven-month-old rabbit, which is the size of a dog, needs a new home.

Atlas is being cared for by staff in Cardonald, Glasgow, after his owner could no longer look after him.

The charity is appealing for potential new owners for the continental giant rabbit to get in touch.

"Atlas is already about the size of a westie and is still young with some growing to do," said centre manager Anna O'Donnell.

"He is a very friendly rabbit who loves attention and getting cuddles.

"Atlas is also an inquisitive boy who makes everyone laugh with his mischievous character.

"We are looking for a specific home for Atlas due to his breed and size.

"A standard rabbit hutch won't do so his new owner will need plenty of space for him.

"Atlas needs an owner with the knowledge to properly care for him, so ideally someone who has kept a continental giant before.

If anyone is interested in offering him a home, they should call 03000 999 999.

The world's largest rabbit is called Darius.

He's more than four feet long, weighs three and a half stone and lives in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire.

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