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Our HMP Animals Tale
Hatfield Montessori is a school which emphasizes the importance of a love for Nature and our environment. We have had pets at school from soon after the school’s inception. Rabbits Much as we loved them, and enjoyed seeing the babies, it soon became evident we couldn’t keep up with finding homes for new arrivals. One of the babies was adopted by a German family and lived a charmed life as their dearly loved pet. When they returned to Germany, Sandra went with them and lived for 8 years as an immigrant to Europe. Guinea pigs Once acquired we ensured that there was no further breeding. Guinea pigs are extremely cute…
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