Welcome to the Cottontails® website!

Registered Charity 1078850

Packed full of useful information on how to keep your rabbit or guinea pig healthy and happy, and animals available for adoption.

We are the only registered charity with this name for rabbits and guinea pigs, and have no affiliation whatsoever with any other organisation that may be using a similar name.

Read more about how we started

Welcome to the Cottontails® website!

Registered Charity 1078850

Packed full of useful information on how to keep your rabbit or guinea pig healthy and happy, and animals available for adoption.

We are the only registered charity with this name for rabbits and guinea pigs, and have no affiliation whatsoever with any other organisation that may be using a similar name.

Read more about how we started

Welcome to the Cottontails® website!

Registered Charity 1078850

Packed full of useful information on how to keep your rabbit or guinea pig healthy and happy, and animals available for adoption.

We are the only registered charity with this name for rabbits and guinea pigs, and have no affiliation whatsoever with any other organisation that may be using a similar name.

Read more about how we started

Welcome to the Cottontails® website!

Registered Charity 1078850

Packed full of useful information on how to keep your rabbit or guinea pig healthy and happy, and animals available for adoption.

We are the only registered charity with this name for rabbits and guinea pigs, and have no affiliation whatsoever with any other organisation that may be using a similar name.

Read more about how we started

Welcome to the Cottontails® website!

Registered Charity 1078850

Packed full of useful information on how to keep your rabbit or guinea pig healthy and happy, and animals available for adoption.

We are the only registered charity with this name for rabbits and guinea pigs, and have no affiliation whatsoever with any other organisation that may be using a similar name.

Read more about how we started

Services We Provide

Adoption criteria and details about our free Direct Rehoming Service for rabbits and guinea pigs are included here, together with relevant links to corresponding articles.

Bonding rabbits can be stressful to all concerned, and in this article you will find all the information you need to increase your chances of successfully finding a friend for your rabbit. Illustrated throughout with photos and film clips.

Everything you need to know about rabbit care and welfare can be found here, presented in an easy to follow format and illustrated throughout with photos and film clips.

How to successfully groom long haired or fluffy rabbits and guinea pigs, with illustrated tips on techniques to keep the fur neat, tidy and knot-free.

Hop Off the Press!

“We are very pleased to be joining forces with Bristol Animal Rescue Centre (Bristol A.R.C.) to improve rabbit welfare in Bristol and the surrounding area. We will be providing funding to Bristol A.R.C. to cover the cost of neutering rabbits through Bristol A.R.C.’s outreach services. Eligible rabbit owners seeking support with neutering and vaccinating their rabbits can find our more on Bristol A.R.C.’s website here: Outreach Clinics “

Latest Animals Available

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Update: Binky has been offered a lovely home so unless something changes, she will have found her new home!

This is a short film of French Lop Binky - her details are in the post below.
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Update: Binky has been offered a lovely home so unless something changes, she will have found her new home!

This French Lop female is in Yeovil and she needs a new home. I will post a short film of her in a separate listing (above). Someone with experience with large rabbits would be preferred, as she can have a strong personality by the sound of it! As she is not neutered or vaccinated, CottonTails will pay £60 towards her spay and £40 towards her vaccination, payable to the vet that will carry out the procedures. This will be arranged by the new owner to suit their location and vet preference. If you can offer a suitable, permanent home, get in touch by DM (not comments please) and we will go from there. Here is what owner Katie said:
“Binky
Giant French lop
DOB 16/11/2024
Beautiful grey, white and brown
We live in Yeovil
She has the ikea hutch that she can come with, hay bag, lots of toys and blankets
She isn’t vaccinated or neutered
She is free roaming so I think it’s better for her to go to someone who wants her to be an indoor rabbit. I think binky would suit someone who works from home or isn’t out all day and can give her more time
She loves head rubs, loves spending time with people.
She can nip but more so when I’m feeding her or playing with her.”
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Update: Binky has been offered a lovely home so unless something changes, she will have found her new home!

This French Lop female is in Yeovil and she needs a new home. I will post a short film of her in a separate listing (above). Someone with experience with large rabbits would be preferred, as she can have a strong personality by the sound of it! As she is not neutered or vaccinated, CottonTails will pay £60 towards her spay and £40 towards her vaccination, payable to the vet that will carry out the procedures. This will be arranged by the new owner to suit their location and vet preference. If you can offer a suitable, permanent home, get in touch by DM (not comments please) and we will go from there. Here is what owner Katie said:
“Binky 
Giant French lop 
DOB 16/11/2024 
Beautiful grey, white and brown 
We live in Yeovil 
She has the ikea hutch that she can come with, hay bag, lots of toys and blankets 
She isn’t vaccinated or neutered
She is free roaming so I think it’s better for her to go to someone who wants her to be an indoor rabbit. I think binky would suit someone who works from home or isn’t out all day and can give her more time 
She loves head rubs, loves spending time with people. 
She can nip but more so when I’m feeding her or playing with her.”Image attachmentImage attachment+5Image attachment

Update: they have been adopted at last! After many months, the perfect home came forward and they are now in their new home - I thought I would post this update rather than just delete the listing, as I know some people like to follow their progress. The photos are of them in their new home.

This pretty pair need a new home! The female (the harlequin lop x) has not been spayed so CottonTails will give £60 towards her spay, payable in advance of the op to the vet who will carry out the procedure. This will be arranged by the new owner to suit vet preference and location. She appears from the photo to be a bit overweight, so the new owner needs to be mindful of a good healthy diet for both of them.
She will benefit from her spay not only medically but behaviourally too, as she would appear to be a bit feisty on occasion - probably a result of hormonal fluctuations.
If you can offer a suitable, permanent home, get in touch by PM (not comments) and we will go from there.
Here is what owner Becky said:

Callie is the female (white and grey). She is 3 years old and quite a large girl. She has lots of sass but also very loving. She always searches you for food even if you have just fed her. She loves a range of fruits and veggies. She also loves to chuck her ball at you for you to play ball with her. She absolutely loves lounging around getting as much beauty sleep as possible (not that she thinks needs it) so a little bribery with snacks should get her moving! She has been completely healthy with regular vet checks and never needed any medication. She is very protective of Dexter (her cage mate).
Dexter is the neutered male (white with black rings around his eyes). He is 4 years old and is the more reserved out of the 2. Dexter is very quiet and often relies on Callie to check things are safe before he can move. Although his bright blue eyes and dark circles stare into your soul, please know that there probably isnt a thought rolling around in his head apart from food! He’s a very sweet boy that loves a snuggle but he isnt the smartest of boys (please dont tell him that!). He is also very much a lover of food and has never been unwell.
We live just outside of Bath in Westfield/Radstock.
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Update: they have been adopted at last! After many months, the perfect home came forward and they are now in their new home - I thought I would post this update rather than just delete the listing, as I know some people like to follow their progress. The photos are of them in their new home.

This pretty pair need a new home! The female (the harlequin lop x) has not been spayed so CottonTails will give £60 towards her spay, payable in advance of the op to the vet who will carry out the procedure.  This will be arranged by the new owner to suit vet preference and location. She appears from the photo to be a bit overweight, so the new owner needs to be mindful of a good healthy diet for both of them. 
She will benefit from her spay not only medically but behaviourally too, as she would appear to be a bit feisty on occasion - probably a result of hormonal fluctuations.
If you can offer a suitable, permanent  home, get in touch by PM (not comments) and we will go from there.
Here is what owner Becky said:

Callie is the female (white and grey). She is 3 years old and quite a large girl. She has lots of sass but also very loving. She always searches you for food even if you have just fed her. She loves a range of fruits and veggies. She also loves to chuck her ball at you for you to play ball with her. She absolutely loves lounging around getting as much beauty sleep as possible (not that she thinks needs it) so a little bribery with snacks should get her moving! She has been completely healthy with regular vet checks and never needed any medication. She is very protective of Dexter (her cage mate).
Dexter is the neutered male (white with black rings around his eyes). He is 4 years old and is the more reserved out of the 2. Dexter is very quiet and often relies on Callie to check things are safe before he can move. Although his bright blue eyes and dark circles stare into your soul, please know that there probably isnt a thought rolling around in his head apart from food! He’s a very sweet boy that loves a snuggle but he isnt the smartest of boys (please dont tell him that!). He is also very much a lover of food and has never been unwell. 
We live just outside of Bath in Westfield/Radstock.Image attachment
PRE-PURCHASE BASICS - here we lay out 16 things you need to know before bringing your new pet rabbit home - essential reading for all new rabbit owners or those that have not kept rabbits for a while:
  • Do not buy a rabbit on impulse.
  • Rabbits rarely make good pets for young children.
  • Have the sex properly checked, especially if keeping two or more.
  • Never buy a rabbit as a gift for someone else.
  • Neutering is essential for health and behaviour but is expensive.
  • Children usually get bored with a pet rabbit within a month.

  • AND REMEMBER ...
    PRE-PURCHASE BASICS - here we lay out 16 things you need to know before bringing your new pet rabbit home - essential reading for all new rabbit owners or those that have not kept rabbits for a while:
  • Do not buy a rabbit on impulse.
  • Rabbits rarely make good pets for young children.
  • Have the sex properly checked, especially if keeping two or more.
  • Never buy a rabbit as a gift for someone else.
  • Neutering is essential for health and behaviour but is expensive.
  • Children usually get bored with a pet rabbit within a month.

  • AND REMEMBER ...
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    Update: Binky has been offered a lovely home so unless something changes, she will have found her new home!

    This is a short film of French Lop Binky - her details are in the post below.
    ... See MoreSee Less

    Update: Binky has been offered a lovely home so unless something changes, she will have found her new home!

    This French Lop female is in Yeovil and she needs a new home. I will post a short film of her in a separate listing (above). Someone with experience with large rabbits would be preferred, as she can have a strong personality by the sound of it! As she is not neutered or vaccinated, CottonTails will pay £60 towards her spay and £40 towards her vaccination, payable to the vet that will carry out the procedures. This will be arranged by the new owner to suit their location and vet preference. If you can offer a suitable, permanent home, get in touch by DM (not comments please) and we will go from there. Here is what owner Katie said:
    “Binky
    Giant French lop
    DOB 16/11/2024
    Beautiful grey, white and brown
    We live in Yeovil
    She has the ikea hutch that she can come with, hay bag, lots of toys and blankets
    She isn’t vaccinated or neutered
    She is free roaming so I think it’s better for her to go to someone who wants her to be an indoor rabbit. I think binky would suit someone who works from home or isn’t out all day and can give her more time
    She loves head rubs, loves spending time with people.
    She can nip but more so when I’m feeding her or playing with her.”
    ... See MoreSee Less

    Update: Binky has been offered a lovely home so unless something changes, she will have found her new home!

This French Lop female is in Yeovil and she needs a new home. I will post a short film of her in a separate listing (above). Someone with experience with large rabbits would be preferred, as she can have a strong personality by the sound of it! As she is not neutered or vaccinated, CottonTails will pay £60 towards her spay and £40 towards her vaccination, payable to the vet that will carry out the procedures. This will be arranged by the new owner to suit their location and vet preference. If you can offer a suitable, permanent home, get in touch by DM (not comments please) and we will go from there. Here is what owner Katie said:
“Binky 
Giant French lop 
DOB 16/11/2024 
Beautiful grey, white and brown 
We live in Yeovil 
She has the ikea hutch that she can come with, hay bag, lots of toys and blankets 
She isn’t vaccinated or neutered
She is free roaming so I think it’s better for her to go to someone who wants her to be an indoor rabbit. I think binky would suit someone who works from home or isn’t out all day and can give her more time 
She loves head rubs, loves spending time with people. 
She can nip but more so when I’m feeding her or playing with her.”Image attachmentImage attachment+5Image attachment

    Update: they have been adopted at last! After many months, the perfect home came forward and they are now in their new home - I thought I would post this update rather than just delete the listing, as I know some people like to follow their progress. The photos are of them in their new home.

    This pretty pair need a new home! The female (the harlequin lop x) has not been spayed so CottonTails will give £60 towards her spay, payable in advance of the op to the vet who will carry out the procedure. This will be arranged by the new owner to suit vet preference and location. She appears from the photo to be a bit overweight, so the new owner needs to be mindful of a good healthy diet for both of them.
    She will benefit from her spay not only medically but behaviourally too, as she would appear to be a bit feisty on occasion - probably a result of hormonal fluctuations.
    If you can offer a suitable, permanent home, get in touch by PM (not comments) and we will go from there.
    Here is what owner Becky said:

    Callie is the female (white and grey). She is 3 years old and quite a large girl. She has lots of sass but also very loving. She always searches you for food even if you have just fed her. She loves a range of fruits and veggies. She also loves to chuck her ball at you for you to play ball with her. She absolutely loves lounging around getting as much beauty sleep as possible (not that she thinks needs it) so a little bribery with snacks should get her moving! She has been completely healthy with regular vet checks and never needed any medication. She is very protective of Dexter (her cage mate).
    Dexter is the neutered male (white with black rings around his eyes). He is 4 years old and is the more reserved out of the 2. Dexter is very quiet and often relies on Callie to check things are safe before he can move. Although his bright blue eyes and dark circles stare into your soul, please know that there probably isnt a thought rolling around in his head apart from food! He’s a very sweet boy that loves a snuggle but he isnt the smartest of boys (please dont tell him that!). He is also very much a lover of food and has never been unwell.
    We live just outside of Bath in Westfield/Radstock.
    ... See MoreSee Less

    Update: they have been adopted at last! After many months, the perfect home came forward and they are now in their new home - I thought I would post this update rather than just delete the listing, as I know some people like to follow their progress. The photos are of them in their new home.

This pretty pair need a new home! The female (the harlequin lop x) has not been spayed so CottonTails will give £60 towards her spay, payable in advance of the op to the vet who will carry out the procedure.  This will be arranged by the new owner to suit vet preference and location. She appears from the photo to be a bit overweight, so the new owner needs to be mindful of a good healthy diet for both of them. 
She will benefit from her spay not only medically but behaviourally too, as she would appear to be a bit feisty on occasion - probably a result of hormonal fluctuations.
If you can offer a suitable, permanent  home, get in touch by PM (not comments) and we will go from there.
Here is what owner Becky said:

Callie is the female (white and grey). She is 3 years old and quite a large girl. She has lots of sass but also very loving. She always searches you for food even if you have just fed her. She loves a range of fruits and veggies. She also loves to chuck her ball at you for you to play ball with her. She absolutely loves lounging around getting as much beauty sleep as possible (not that she thinks needs it) so a little bribery with snacks should get her moving! She has been completely healthy with regular vet checks and never needed any medication. She is very protective of Dexter (her cage mate).
Dexter is the neutered male (white with black rings around his eyes). He is 4 years old and is the more reserved out of the 2. Dexter is very quiet and often relies on Callie to check things are safe before he can move. Although his bright blue eyes and dark circles stare into your soul, please know that there probably isnt a thought rolling around in his head apart from food! He’s a very sweet boy that loves a snuggle but he isnt the smartest of boys (please dont tell him that!). He is also very much a lover of food and has never been unwell. 
We live just outside of Bath in Westfield/Radstock.Image attachment