Can you give a home to one of Gloucester's 50 rabbits?

The 'tail' of the forgotten rescue rabbits

24.10.11

Despite rabbits being the third most popular pet in Britain, it would seem the people of Gloucestershire aren't so keen as our Gloucester City and District Branch is inundated with beautiful bunnies in need of loving, new homes.

Most of the rabbits have come into the care of the branch via our inspectors after being abandoned, found as strays or removed due to welfare concerns.
 
Having almost 50 rescue rabbits awaiting new homes, there is no lack of choice at the branch for any potential new owner.

But with some of these rabbits having been in the branch's care for six months or longer now, the branch is becoming increasingly concerned about the high number of rabbits in need of good homes and the lack of interest in them.

'Rabbit rehoming has come to a complete standstill'

Shirley Paget, rehoming coordinator for our Gloucester City and District Branch, said:

We are worried about the number of rabbits currently in our care and the length of time they are staying with us.

We cannot figure out why the lack of interest and worry about what will happen if inspectors come to us with more rabbits looking for help as we cannot continue taking them in if we cannot find homes for the ones we have.

Perhaps the credit crunch is having an impact but rabbit rehoming has come to a complete standstill.

 

About some of the rabbits

Cloud

The branch currently has 10 white rabbits, including Cloud who was brought in by an inspector after being found hopping around Gloucester.

Cloud, who has been with the branch for six months, is an exceptionally friendly male bunny with bundles of love to give. 

 

Flash and Gordon

Baby bunnies waiting on new homes include Flash and Gordon, two stunning rabbits who are between four and six months old. (Flash is the one with the brown ears and nose!)

They came into RSPCA care due to concerns over their welfare.



Shirley added:

Cloud, Flash and Gordon are just three examples of the many wonderful characters we have waiting on new homes.
 
And I hope anyone in Gloucester who is considering rehoming a rabbit will contact us before visiting their local pet shop.

 

Consider a rescue rabbit

We're appealing to anyone thinking of getting a pet rabbit to please consider adopting one of Gloucester's rescue rabbits.

If you think you can offer a home to Cloud, Flash or Gordon, or any of the other rabbits in the branch's care, please contact:

Rehoming coordinator Shirley Paget

at the RSPCA Gloucester City and District Branch

Telephone: 01452 714126

Email: rspcagloucester1@btconnect.com

Think first...
Please remember that pet ownership takes time, money, commitment and patience - owning a pet is likely to change your life completely. Our pets pages can help you to understand the care that rabbits need. 

For more information on our rehoming process, or to find rabbits for adoption in your area, please visit our rehoming pages. 
 

---

Did you know?

• An average of 25 rabbits are rescued or seized by RSPCA inspectors every day.
   
• Rabbits make wonderful house pets and can be trained to use a litter tray.
   
• Rabbits are intelligent and social animals that love to play and normally prefer to be with another rabbit.
   
• Rabbits typically live for 8-12 years.
   
• The three most popular rabbit names in Britain are Thumper, Floppsy and Snowy.

You can find out more interesting facts about rabbits in our rabbit factfile.

Plus find out why rabbit welfare is a top priority for us in our pet rabbits campaign.
 

---