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 “

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This one is going to be tricky. Whilst Bobo is gorgeous, she will need a lot of fur care to keep her tangle free. An inside home will likely be best. Whilst she could be clipped regularly, this will still be a major undertaking, hence the need for a home that is experienced in angora-type rabbits. She is in North Bristol. Her current home is not suiting her due to the presence of lively young children, and she is apparently very unhappy.
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 house bunny home for Bobo, get in touch by PM (not comments please) and we will go from there.
Here is what her owner Jane has said:

“Her name is Beau (Bobo)
She's a Lion Head
She's 6 months old
House rabbit
Not neutered
Not vaccinated
Loves jumping onto the sofa for cuddles.
Litter trained.”
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This one is going to be tricky. Whilst Bobo is gorgeous, she will need a lot of fur care to keep her tangle free. An inside home will likely be best. Whilst she could be clipped regularly, this will still be a major undertaking, hence the need for a home that is experienced in angora-type rabbits. She is in North Bristol. Her current home is not suiting her due to the presence of lively young children,  and she is apparently very unhappy. 
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 house bunny home for Bobo, get in touch by PM (not comments please) and we will go from there. 
Here is what her owner Jane has said:

“Her name is Beau (Bobo)
Shes a Lion Head 
Shes 6 months old
House rabbit 
Not neutered
Not vaccinated 
Loves jumping onto the sofa for cuddles. 
Litter trained.”Image attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment

2 CommentsComment on Facebook

This bunny is FOR SALE on an advertisement for £10!!!!!🤬

The Official CottonTails Rescue, Westbury, Wiltshire Can the owner be informed this is a totally irresponsible way of 'getting rid' of a rabbit she does not want? The rabbit could end up in a bad situation, including being out to work as a breeding doe......we know how that can be.

This pair of females are in Chippenham, and they need a new home. As neither female is neutered, CottonTails will pay £60 towards each spay, 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.
CottonTails will also pay £40 towards the vaccinations if they are now due, again payable to the vet that will carry out the injections. The grants need to arranged and claimed before the vet appointments take place.
If you can offer a suitable, permanent home, get in touch by PM (not comments please) and we will go from there.
Their owner Rebecca said:

“They are called Mocha and Latte. Both girls, not neutered, about 3 years old. I adopted them 18 months ago but they were rescued bunnies about 1-2 years and not much was known. They have not been vaccinated this year. No known issues.
Friendly and been handled regularly with children
Happy for them to go with hutch but it has some damage. They can also have hutch cover if they would like. They have some toys too. They are welcome to their run too.”
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This pair of females are in Chippenham, and they need a new home. As neither female is neutered, CottonTails will pay £60 towards each spay, 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. 
CottonTails will also pay £40 towards the vaccinations if they are now due, again payable to the vet that will carry out the injections. The grants need to arranged and claimed before the vet appointments take place.
If you can offer a suitable, permanent home, get in touch by PM (not comments please) and we will go from there.
Their owner Rebecca said:

“They are called Mocha and Latte. Both girls, not neutered, about 3 years old. I adopted them 18 months ago but they were rescued bunnies about 1-2 years and not much was known. They have not been vaccinated this year. No known issues.
Friendly and been handled regularly with children
Happy for them to go with hutch but it has some damage. They can also have hutch cover if they would like. They have some toys too. They are welcome to their run too.”Image attachment

1 CommentComment on Facebook

They are beauties, hope they find a caring permanent home soon xx

This bonded female pair are in Frome and they need a new home. They are in their twilight years as they are at least 5years old, but still have a lot of life left in them yet. Here is what owner Lucy said:
“They are two female rabbits, Honey and Dotty. Honey is brown and Dotty is an English Spot Rex. They were bought 4 years ago as a bonded pair. Honey has been spayed but Dotty hasn't.
They had their last check up/vaccinations in November 2022.
Their main house is an old converted wendy house (last photo) which unfortunately cannot be moved but they'll come with a 6ft hutch which we have outside for them (connected by a tunnel) and we have some other bits (Omlet Zippi Tunnels, smaller hutch for bringing inside) which we will be selling so the new owner would get first refusal on all of that.”

Honey is spayed but Dotty is not, and whilst one may advise that Dotty be neutered, it may not be in her best interest in view of the slight uncertainty of her age. Furthermore, as they get on so well it may be best to leave things as they are, rather than risk breaking their bond, which would be tragic at this stage of their lives. However, if a new owner takes advice from their vet and decides to go ahead, CottonTails will give £60 towards the cost of the spay, payable in advance to the vet who will carry out the procedure. The new owner would arrange this to take into account location and vet preference. As neither is up to date with vaccinations, CottonTails will also give £40 towards each rabbit’s vaccination, again payable in advance to the vet.
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This bonded female pair are in Frome and they need a new home. They are in their twilight years as they are at least 5years old, but still have a lot of life left in them yet. Here is what owner Lucy said:
“They are two female rabbits, Honey and Dotty. Honey is brown and Dotty is an English Spot Rex. They were bought 4 years ago as a bonded pair. Honey has been spayed but Dotty hasnt.
They had their last check up/vaccinations in November 2022.
Their main house is an old converted wendy house (last photo) which unfortunately cannot be moved but theyll come with a 6ft hutch which we have outside for them (connected by a tunnel) and we have some other bits (Omlet Zippi Tunnels, smaller hutch for bringing inside) which we will be selling so the new owner would get first refusal on all of that.”

Honey is spayed but Dotty is not, and whilst one may advise that Dotty be neutered, it may not be in her best interest in view of the slight uncertainty of her age. Furthermore, as they get on so well it may be best to leave things as they are, rather than risk breaking their bond, which would be tragic at this stage of their lives. However, if a new owner takes advice from their vet and decides to go ahead, CottonTails will give £60 towards the cost of the spay, payable in advance to the vet who will carry out the procedure. The new owner would arrange this to take into account location and vet preference. As neither is up to date with vaccinations, CottonTails will also give £40 towards each rabbit’s vaccination, again payable in advance to the vet.Image attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment
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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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    This one is going to be tricky. Whilst Bobo is gorgeous, she will need a lot of fur care to keep her tangle free. An inside home will likely be best. Whilst she could be clipped regularly, this will still be a major undertaking, hence the need for a home that is experienced in angora-type rabbits. She is in North Bristol. Her current home is not suiting her due to the presence of lively young children, and she is apparently very unhappy.
    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 house bunny home for Bobo, get in touch by PM (not comments please) and we will go from there.
    Here is what her owner Jane has said:

    “Her name is Beau (Bobo)
    She's a Lion Head
    She's 6 months old
    House rabbit
    Not neutered
    Not vaccinated
    Loves jumping onto the sofa for cuddles.
    Litter trained.”
    ... See MoreSee Less

    This one is going to be tricky. Whilst Bobo is gorgeous, she will need a lot of fur care to keep her tangle free. An inside home will likely be best. Whilst she could be clipped regularly, this will still be a major undertaking, hence the need for a home that is experienced in angora-type rabbits. She is in North Bristol. Her current home is not suiting her due to the presence of lively young children,  and she is apparently very unhappy. 
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 house bunny home for Bobo, get in touch by PM (not comments please) and we will go from there. 
Here is what her owner Jane has said:

“Her name is Beau (Bobo)
Shes a Lion Head 
Shes 6 months old
House rabbit 
Not neutered
Not vaccinated 
Loves jumping onto the sofa for cuddles. 
Litter trained.”Image attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment

    2 CommentsComment on Facebook

    This bunny is FOR SALE on an advertisement for £10!!!!!🤬

    The Official CottonTails Rescue, Westbury, Wiltshire Can the owner be informed this is a totally irresponsible way of 'getting rid' of a rabbit she does not want? The rabbit could end up in a bad situation, including being out to work as a breeding doe......we know how that can be.

    This pair of females are in Chippenham, and they need a new home. As neither female is neutered, CottonTails will pay £60 towards each spay, 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.
    CottonTails will also pay £40 towards the vaccinations if they are now due, again payable to the vet that will carry out the injections. The grants need to arranged and claimed before the vet appointments take place.
    If you can offer a suitable, permanent home, get in touch by PM (not comments please) and we will go from there.
    Their owner Rebecca said:

    “They are called Mocha and Latte. Both girls, not neutered, about 3 years old. I adopted them 18 months ago but they were rescued bunnies about 1-2 years and not much was known. They have not been vaccinated this year. No known issues.
    Friendly and been handled regularly with children
    Happy for them to go with hutch but it has some damage. They can also have hutch cover if they would like. They have some toys too. They are welcome to their run too.”
    ... See MoreSee Less

    This pair of females are in Chippenham, and they need a new home. As neither female is neutered, CottonTails will pay £60 towards each spay, 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. 
CottonTails will also pay £40 towards the vaccinations if they are now due, again payable to the vet that will carry out the injections. The grants need to arranged and claimed before the vet appointments take place.
If you can offer a suitable, permanent home, get in touch by PM (not comments please) and we will go from there.
Their owner Rebecca said:

“They are called Mocha and Latte. Both girls, not neutered, about 3 years old. I adopted them 18 months ago but they were rescued bunnies about 1-2 years and not much was known. They have not been vaccinated this year. No known issues.
Friendly and been handled regularly with children
Happy for them to go with hutch but it has some damage. They can also have hutch cover if they would like. They have some toys too. They are welcome to their run too.”Image attachment

    1 CommentComment on Facebook

    They are beauties, hope they find a caring permanent home soon xx

    This bonded female pair are in Frome and they need a new home. They are in their twilight years as they are at least 5years old, but still have a lot of life left in them yet. Here is what owner Lucy said:
    “They are two female rabbits, Honey and Dotty. Honey is brown and Dotty is an English Spot Rex. They were bought 4 years ago as a bonded pair. Honey has been spayed but Dotty hasn't.
    They had their last check up/vaccinations in November 2022.
    Their main house is an old converted wendy house (last photo) which unfortunately cannot be moved but they'll come with a 6ft hutch which we have outside for them (connected by a tunnel) and we have some other bits (Omlet Zippi Tunnels, smaller hutch for bringing inside) which we will be selling so the new owner would get first refusal on all of that.”

    Honey is spayed but Dotty is not, and whilst one may advise that Dotty be neutered, it may not be in her best interest in view of the slight uncertainty of her age. Furthermore, as they get on so well it may be best to leave things as they are, rather than risk breaking their bond, which would be tragic at this stage of their lives. However, if a new owner takes advice from their vet and decides to go ahead, CottonTails will give £60 towards the cost of the spay, payable in advance to the vet who will carry out the procedure. The new owner would arrange this to take into account location and vet preference. As neither is up to date with vaccinations, CottonTails will also give £40 towards each rabbit’s vaccination, again payable in advance to the vet.
    ... See MoreSee Less

    This bonded female pair are in Frome and they need a new home. They are in their twilight years as they are at least 5years old, but still have a lot of life left in them yet. Here is what owner Lucy said:
“They are two female rabbits, Honey and Dotty. Honey is brown and Dotty is an English Spot Rex. They were bought 4 years ago as a bonded pair. Honey has been spayed but Dotty hasnt.
They had their last check up/vaccinations in November 2022.
Their main house is an old converted wendy house (last photo) which unfortunately cannot be moved but theyll come with a 6ft hutch which we have outside for them (connected by a tunnel) and we have some other bits (Omlet Zippi Tunnels, smaller hutch for bringing inside) which we will be selling so the new owner would get first refusal on all of that.”

Honey is spayed but Dotty is not, and whilst one may advise that Dotty be neutered, it may not be in her best interest in view of the slight uncertainty of her age. Furthermore, as they get on so well it may be best to leave things as they are, rather than risk breaking their bond, which would be tragic at this stage of their lives. However, if a new owner takes advice from their vet and decides to go ahead, CottonTails will give £60 towards the cost of the spay, payable in advance to the vet who will carry out the procedure. The new owner would arrange this to take into account location and vet preference. As neither is up to date with vaccinations, CottonTails will also give £40 towards each rabbit’s vaccination, again payable in advance to the vet.Image attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment
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