Rabbits looking for forever homes!

18.02.2013

We are asking for people to find a little space in their hearts for pairs of bunnies desperately looking for a new home.

Some of the rabbits have been in our care for over a year while others have been victims or neglect or abandonment; and all deserve loving new homes.

RSPCA rabbit campaigner, Paul Reed, said:

We desperately need to raise awareness about the number of rabbits we have that need rehoming. Our rabbits get the best care we can give them but it’s no substitute for a loving permanent home and family.

Looking after just one rabbit costs around £4 a day, so when you take in to account all the RSPCA branches and centres - we spend over £500,000 a year caring for these animals.

Rabbits are happiest in pairs, usually a neutered male with a neutered female, so here are just some of the couples looking for forever homes:

Macclesfield branch
Dandy and Beano

Beano and Dandy came into our care after being dumped at a service station at just a few weeks old, with their three sisters. Their sisters have now found homes, but these two little lads remain with us, looking for a home. They will be neutered shortly, now they are almost old enough, and are vaccinated. They will also be microchipped prior to rehoming. Beano and Dandy aren't suited to a household with young children as unsurprisingly after their ordeal, they are quite timid.

Bedfordshire South branch
Polly and Rosie

Polly and Rosie have been with us well over a year now and are really in need of a loving new home. They are lovely bunnies but a little shy. They need somebody who has the time and patience and who wants to make a difference to animal’s life.

Bridlington branch
Peter and Pepper

Peter is now our longest stay rabbit and has been in RSPCA care for almost 2 years. He is friendly and has been paired up with Pepper – who lived in very poor conditions and is still shy. They are looking for a home together with no dogs or young children. Peter likes to dig so they will need a secure large area where they can run around.

Cornwall branch animal centre
Ripley and Bailey

Ripley is a male adult English rabbit and Bailey is a domestic female adult rabbit. They are easy to handle and are looking for a loving home. This cute pair can live with children 10 years of age or older.

York branch animal centre
Bluebell and Nimbus

Bluebell is a Grey Netherland Dwarf and Nimbus is a White Dwarf X. Nimbus came in as a stray and Bluebell came in as her owner could no longer take care of her. They have been waiting for a long time to find their forever family and continue to wait patiently.

Manchester and Salford branch
Sky and Bluebell

Sky and Bluebell have come from a home that was over-run with lots of animals. They are both girls who have a strong bond and since being neutered whilst in our care we have every reason to believe they will stay strongly bonded with each other. We've seen quite a transformation in them since we've had them. They were initially wary of everything but in just two weeks they are proving to be inquisitive and quietly confident. The girls would enjoy living in spacious accommodation where they can take their time getting to know you and their new home. The girls would be best suited to live in a quieter home.

To see more of the rabbits available for rehoming across the country visit our rabbit rehoming page. Or find out more about how to care for rabbits on our rabbit care pages.

We can't do it without you

To help the RSPCA care for animals like these text HELP to 78866 to give £3.
(Texts cost £3 + one standard network rate message).