The animals came in two by two to Worthing store

Bunnies which grow to be the size of a spaniel, guinea pigs and hamsters were the first to arrive at their new home, one of the new units built at Lyons Farm retail park in Upper Brighton Road, on Wednesday, April 25.

Pets at Home, which will officially opens on Saturday, covers 7,500sq ft and has created approximately 12 new jobs.

It will house more than 6,000 pet products.

Wendy Gill, general manager, said: "Our new store will provide plenty of options for customers and we welcome pets of all shapes and sizes.

"We are passionate about animals and we think that is evident to everyone who visits our stores."