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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Rodders is already listed further down the page, but his owner has sent the following as it has a bit more info about him. The grant towards his castration is detailed in the original listing below. If you can offer him a suitable, permanent home, do get in touch by DM (not by comments please).

“Rodders is a Holland mini lop and he was born on the 22nd of April 2024. I’ve had rodders from when he was just 10 weeks old. rodders is a very loved and very spoilt rabbit, but unfortunately I’ve had to make this very difficult decision and I need to find him a new home. I would love him to go to someone that will love him as much as I do.
He is an indoor rabbit and he has a cage inside the home where he has his litter tray and hay this is always left open. Rodders is out roaming the living room most of the day 🙂 when the weather is warm rodders will spend some time outside in the garden in his run.
He eats (Timothy hay) pets at home brand and he seems to enjoy this. Rodders starts his morning at 9am with 2 table spoons of excell burgess nuggets. He then eats hay continuously throughout the day 🙂 at 3pm he has his greens his favourites are kale,coriander,mint,dill and small piece of carrot. He also occasionally likes a small bit of banana and a strawberry and then he has a big supply of hay as he will graze on this throughout the day and night.
He has not been neutered but I think when he is he will benefit from being bonded with a (female friend) as I’m sure he would love some company.
Rodders does have quite dense fur so regular grooming is a must.
He’s very friendly and is devoted to his owner once he gets to know them 🙂
Can you be rodders new mummy?”
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I have asked the recipients of the Hoppy Pets hampers to send me some photos of their happy pets enjoying the festive goodies, and will add them in here as they arrive. Here is a note from owner Mandy:
“The girls have started on their treats, festive nibbles,apple pieces,marigold flowers and the festive fajita.
Buttercup piggy sue.mable,sweetheart,coco,
Chocolate,Mr Marble ,pumpkin,caramel and popcorn all send you a big thankyou and a very merry Xmas.”
Owner Katie sent some photos of her two rabbits enjoying one of the hampers.

In case you would like more info on Hoppy Pets, their website is "www.hoppypets.co.uk"
My sincere thanks to Dave Williams (2 hampers), Tracy Benford, Kirsten Oliver and Sally Lowe for their thoughtfulness and generosity.
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This short film (but rather loud so maybe turn the sound down or off!) is of Bluey, listed in the post below, where you will find the details. ... See MoreSee Less

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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    Rodders is already listed further down the page, but his owner has sent the following as it has a bit more info about him. The grant towards his castration is detailed in the original listing below. If you can offer him a suitable, permanent home, do get in touch by DM (not by comments please).

    “Rodders is a Holland mini lop and he was born on the 22nd of April 2024. I’ve had rodders from when he was just 10 weeks old. rodders is a very loved and very spoilt rabbit, but unfortunately I’ve had to make this very difficult decision and I need to find him a new home. I would love him to go to someone that will love him as much as I do.
    He is an indoor rabbit and he has a cage inside the home where he has his litter tray and hay this is always left open. Rodders is out roaming the living room most of the day 🙂 when the weather is warm rodders will spend some time outside in the garden in his run.
    He eats (Timothy hay) pets at home brand and he seems to enjoy this. Rodders starts his morning at 9am with 2 table spoons of excell burgess nuggets. He then eats hay continuously throughout the day 🙂 at 3pm he has his greens his favourites are kale,coriander,mint,dill and small piece of carrot. He also occasionally likes a small bit of banana and a strawberry and then he has a big supply of hay as he will graze on this throughout the day and night.
    He has not been neutered but I think when he is he will benefit from being bonded with a (female friend) as I’m sure he would love some company.
    Rodders does have quite dense fur so regular grooming is a must.
    He’s very friendly and is devoted to his owner once he gets to know them 🙂
    Can you be rodders new mummy?”
    ... See MoreSee Less

    I have asked the recipients of the Hoppy Pets hampers to send me some photos of their happy pets enjoying the festive goodies, and will add them in here as they arrive. Here is a note from owner Mandy:
    “The girls have started on their treats, festive nibbles,apple pieces,marigold flowers and the festive fajita.
    Buttercup piggy sue.mable,sweetheart,coco,
    Chocolate,Mr Marble ,pumpkin,caramel and popcorn all send you a big thankyou and a very merry Xmas.”
    Owner Katie sent some photos of her two rabbits enjoying one of the hampers.

    In case you would like more info on Hoppy Pets, their website is "www.hoppypets.co.uk"
    My sincere thanks to Dave Williams (2 hampers), Tracy Benford, Kirsten Oliver and Sally Lowe for their thoughtfulness and generosity.
    ... See MoreSee Less

    I have asked the recImage attachmentImage attachment+8Image attachment

    This short film (but rather loud so maybe turn the sound down or off!) is of Bluey, listed in the post below, where you will find the details. ... See MoreSee Less